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Internet Connections
5
Internet Connections
Setting Up the Internet Connection
In order to allow Internet access with the FRITZ!Box, you must first con-
figure the Internet connection in the FRITZ!Box user interface.
The FRITZ!Box can be operated directly at the DSL line. Alternatively, it
can be connected to a cable modem, a DSL modem, or a DSL router, or
integrated into an existing network.
If no DSL line is available, Internet connections can also be established
over the mobile telephone network using a USB modem.
There are various ways to set up the Internet connection of
your FRITZ!Box. In addition to the manual configuration
variations, your Internet provider may also offer automatic
configuration of the Internet connection.
This chapter describes the various ways you can use the
FRITZ!Box technology to set up an Internet connection.
Nevertheless it is always advisable to follow the configura-
tion instructions you received from your Internet Service
Provider.
Also note the following for the setup of your FRITZ!Box’s
Internet connection:
•
The Internet connection of the FRITZ!Box can be es-
tablished using only
one
of the methods described
below.
•
Your Internet Service Provider transmitted you infor-
mation about the configuration of your Internet
connection.
Always perform the Internet connection
setup as described by your provider!
•
If your Internet Service Provider supports an automat-
ic setup routine (also known as “automatic configu-
ration”, “autoconfiguration”, “remote configuration”
