Configuring FRITZ!Box Fon ata for Internet Connections
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Configuring FRITZ!Box Fon ata for
Internet Connections
All computers connected to FRITZ!Box Fon ata access the Inter-
net through FRITZ!Box Fon ata. The way Internet access is en-
abled depends on the kind of operation for which FRITZ!Box
Fon ata is configured.
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FRITZ!Box Fon ata is connected to a DSL modem or a
cable modem.
In the FRITZ!Box Fon ata user interface you must select
“Connect directly using a DSL or cable Modem” opera-
tion in the “Internet / Account Information” menu. The
Internet account information must be entered in this
dialog as well.
In this type of operation the Internet connections are
established by FRITZ!Box Fon ata. All computers con-
nected to FRITZ!Box Fon ata can use the Internet con-
nection simultaneously. In this mode FRITZ!Box Fon ata
functions as a router. The FRITZ!Box Fon ata firewall and
DHCP server are enabled. All connected computers re-
ceive their IP address from the DHCP server of the
FRITZ!Box Fon ata.
It is not necessary to install any additional Internet ac-
cess software on the other connected computers.
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FRITZ!Box Fon ata is connected to a router.
In the FRITZ!Box Fon ata user interface you must select
“Connect using a router” operation in the “Internet / Ac-
count Information” menu. In this dialog you must also
specify how FRITZ!Box Fon ata is integrated into the lo-
cal network.
In this type of operation the Internet connections are
established by the router. In this case it does not matter
whether FRITZ!Box Fon ata is connected to the router di-
rectly or by means of a network hub or switch.
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