Obtaining an IP Address Automatically
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Unique Local Addresses
Communication within the local network takes place via the
Unique Local Addresses (ULA). If no IPv6 Internet connection
is established, the network devices do not have a ULA and
communication between them is restricted. For this case you
can set the FRITZ!Box such that the network devices receive
the ULA from the FRITZ!Box.
DHCPv6 Servers in the Home Network
The FRITZ!Box is equipped with its own DHCPv6 server. The
DHCPv6 server of the FRITZ!Box is switched on by default.
The DHCPv6 server assigns the network devices their IPv6
settings. These settings are used instead of the data in the
router advertisement messages. The DNS server, IPv6 prefix-
es or IPv6 addresses can all be assigned by DHCPv6. Define
which IPv6 settings should be assigned by the DHCPv6 serv-
er.
18.2
Obtaining an IP Address Automatically
The FRITZ!Box has its own DHCP server, which assigns IP ad-
dresses to the connected computers. The connected comput-
ers must be configured such that they can receive their IP ad-
dresses automatically. The steps for checking and adjusting
this option differ among the operating systems. See the rele-
vant section for your operating system.
If FRITZ!Box is operated in a network, no other DHCP server
may be activated in this network.
Obtaining an IP Address Automatically in Windows
1.
In Windows 8 and 8.1, press the Windows key and the Q
key at the same time.
In Windows 7 and Vista click “Start”.
In Windows 7 and Vista, the Start menu with the
“Search” field appears. In Windows 8 and 8.1 the search
menu for apps appears.