AVM FRITZ!Box 7590AX, Manual

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Configuring Internet Access via Cable Modem
Overview
You can connect the FRITZ!Box to a cable modem which provides the
internet connection.
Operating Mode of the FRITZ!Box
If the FRITZ!Box is connected with the internet access via cable mo-
dem, the following apply:
• The FRITZ!Box obtains its public IP address from the internet ser-
vice provider via DHCP.
• The FRITZ!Box establishes the internet connection itself.
• The FRITZ!Box works as a router.
• The FRITZ!Box opens up its own IP network.
• The firewall of the FRITZ!Box is enabled.
Requirements
• The FRITZ!Box is connected to a cable modem, which is connected
with the cable junction; see page 35 .
• The “WAN” socket is configured for “WAN” operation; see see
page 146 .
Instructions: Setting Up Internet Access on the Cable Connection
1. Open the user interface; see page 56 .
2. Select the “Internet / Account Information” menu and the
“Internet Connection” tab.
3. Under “Internet Service Provider”, select the settings “More
internet service providers” and then “Other internet service
provider”.
4. In the “Connect via” area, select the option “Connection to a cable
modem (cable connection)”.
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Configuring
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