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Network Settings in the FRITZ!Box
The columns have the following meanings:
Accessing Network Devices by Mouse Click
Network devices that can be reached over the HTTP protocol
can be accessed within the home network with a the click of
the mouse. Clicking the device name opens the user interface
of the HTTP application.
Always Assigning the Same IP Address
The editing mode for network devices includes the setting
“Always assign this network device the same IP address”.
Symbol
A green LED before the device name indicates that
a device is actively connected with the FRITZ!Box,
but not using the Internet connection at this time.
A green-blue globe indicates that the device is cur-
rently using the Internet connection.
name
This column displays the name under which the
user or the network device is known to the
FRITZ!Box. The names of network devices can be
changed by clicking the button to edit the entry.
IP Address
For network devices, also displayed is the IP ad-
dress with which the device is integrated into the
FRITZ!Box network.
connection
The wireless LAN icon is displayed for wireless
connections.
Properties
This column indicates whether port forwarding or
parental controls are enabled for the respective
user or network device.
Button for editing the entry
The button opens the entry in editing mode. This
view displays information about the network de-
vice, for instance on parental controls or port for-
warding settings. The name of the device in the
FRITZ!Box can be changed here.
Button for deleting the entry
Users or network devices that do not have an ac-
tive connection to the FRITZ!Box can be deleted
from the network overview by clicking this button.
