Fritzbox does not start - you can do that
The Fritzbox is one of the most popular routers for home use. This practical tip tells you what you can do if the Fritzbox does not start.
Fritzbox does not start: correct restart
If your Fritzbox does not start, you should first disconnect it from the network:
- To do this, pull the mains plug of the Fritzbox out of the socket.
- Now wait about 10 seconds and insert the plug again.
- If the Fritzbox still does not start, continue with the next section.
Fritzbox does not start: remove USB devices
If your Fritzbox still does not start, there may be a problem with the connected USB devices:
- First pull the mains plug of your Fritzbox.
- Now remove all USB devices from your Firtzbox. Especially with USB devices with a high power consumption - such as external hard drives - errors can occur.
- Plug the power plug back in and check whether your Fritzbox starts.
- If this is the case, you should connect your USB devices via an active USB hub to guarantee an adequate power supply.
Fritzbox does not start: Use original power supply
Another mistake can be using the wrong power supply:
- Only use the original power pack that came with your Fritzbox.
- Problems can also arise when using power supplies from other Fritzbox models and your Fritzbox will not start.
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If none of the tips helped, you can find the AVM contact details in our next article.