Fritz! Fax to Fritz! Set up the box

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Do you have a Fritz! Box, then you can use the additional software Fritz! Fax Send and receive faxes from your Windows computer. Setting up the software is relatively easy and quick.

Using the Fritz! Fax makes it easier for you to fax.
Using the Fritz! Fax makes it easier for you to fax.

Preparations for the Fritz! box

Before you the software Fritz! Before you can install and use Fax, you need to do some preparations.

  1. The first thing you should do is use the software on your Fritz! Bring the box up to date and carry out a firmware update. This is done via the Fritz! Box under "System" and "Firmware Update" the fastest.
  2. If you would like to fax over the Internet, you still have to set up an Internet telephone number. You can do this in the menu under "Telephony" and "Own numbers". Alternatively, a normal landline number is sufficient.
  3. Finally, if you have installed a program of this type, you should uninstall the ISDN software and deactivate the FRITZ! DSL Protect in the settings. Now you can set up the Fritz! Start faxing.

You can also use the web interface for faxes, but the software gives you a much clearer interface. This is easier to use and can also be individually adapted to your preferences. Automatic fax reception is also possible and you can either save the incoming messages on a USB stick or have them forwarded by e-mail.

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How to set up the Fritz! Fax a

  1. First, download the free software Fritz! fax from the Internet. Then double-click on the exe file and carry out the installation.
  2. Start the Fritz! Fax and select "ISDN" in the menu under "Settings".
  3. In this menu you specify which calls Fritz! Fax for the Fritz! Box to receive.
  4. Next, enter your landline or internet number under "Own MSN". If you use a landline number, you must activate the "FRITZ! Box ISDN trunk line" under "ISDN Controller" for ISDN. For an analog connection, activate the "FRITZ! Box analog exchange connection". If you use an Internet telephone number, you must select "FRITZ! Box Internet" in the settings.
  5. Save all settings with "Ok" and look for the "advanced settings". There you have to activate "Analog Fax (Standard)". Save the settings again.

Now you can use the Fritz! Fax with your Fritz! Use box and send and receive faxes.

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