Operating Instructions and Installation Instructions

Obtaining an IP Address Automatically
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17.2 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.
Obtaining an IP Address Automatically in Windows
1. Open the network connections:
Windows XP: Select “Start / Run”, enter “ncpa.cpl” and
then click “OK”.
Windows 7 and Windows Vista: Click “Start”, enter “nc-
pa.cpl” in the search line of the start menu, and press
“Enter”.
Entering “ncpa.cpl” in Windows 7
2. Click the network connection between the computer and
the FRITZ!Box with the right mouse button and select
“Properties”.
3. Windows XP: Under “This connection uses the following
items”, select “Internet Protocol (TCP/IP)”.
Windows 7 and Windows Vista: Under “This connection
uses the following items”, select “Internet Protocol Ver-
sion 4 (TCP/IPv4)”.
4. Click the “Properties” button.
If FRITZ!Box is operated in a network, no other DHCP server
may be activated in this network.