Operation Manual

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.
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 7 and Vista click “Start”.
In Windows 8 and 8.1, press the Windows key and the
Q key at the same time.
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.
2. Enter “ncpa.cpl” in the search field and press Enter.
Entering “ncpa.cpl” in Windows 8
3. Click the network connection between the computer and
the FRITZ!Box with the right mouse button and select
“Properties”.
4. Under “This connection uses the following items”, select
“Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4)”.
5. Click the “Properties” button.
6. On the “General” tab, enable the options “Obtain an IP
address automatically” and “Obtain DNS server address
automatically”.