Use Fritzbox as a NAS system - how it works
If you want to use your FritzBox as a NAS system to store data centrally, you can easily do it. Most AVM all-rounders already have this function built in.
FritzBox: Activate NAS
You can reach your FritzBox by entering "fritz.box" (alternatively "192.168.178.1") in your browser address bar. If your FritzBox surface does not yet have a "FRITZ! NAS" point, a firmware update may be necessary. If your NAS is not activated by default, you can do this under "Home Network" -> "Storage (NAS)". You can also add online storage here or, for example, switch the media server on and off separately.
- You can obtain this under the "System" button and then "Firmware update". Click here on "Search for new firmware". If new firmware is found, start the update via "Start firmware update now". Caution! Do not switch off your FritzBox during the update.
- As soon as your FritzBox is up to date, you can reach the NAS interface at "fritz.nas" or you can click on "FRITZ! NAS" in the user interface.
FritzNAS: functions and user interface
Thanks to the NAS function of your FritzBox, you can now manage any files centrally. No matter whether music, films or text documents, everyone in your network can have access to the data at your request. The NAS directory appears automatically in Windows Explorer under "Network".
- Since FritzBoxes generally don't have much internal memory, you can simply expand them with a USB stick. Simply plug this into the USB port of the box.
- You can upload new data using the upload arrow in the horizontal control bar. Alternatively, you can of course simply copy new material in Windows Explorer to the network share that is now available.
- From the firmware version FRITZ! OS 05.53 (54.05.53) you can also share files with friends and then share the links. Simply tick the box next to a file or folder and then click on the circular icon on the far right of the control bar.
Tested with a Fritz! Box 7270 V2, Fritz! OS 5.50 firmware version 54.05.53, you can find more detailed instructions on how to update the FritzBox here. Attention, not all FritzBox models support this feature, please inform yourself in advance on the manufacturer's website.
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