Operating Instructions and Installation Instructions

FRITZ!WLAN USB Stick 49
Switching the WLAN Channel
8.4 Checking the IP Settings
A WLAN access point, for instance, a FRITZ!Box, has its
own DHCP server, which assigns IP addresses to the con-
nected computers. For this the computers must be config-
ured to obtain an IP address automatically from the DHCP
ser
v
er of the access point. The steps for checking and ad-
justing this option differ among the operating systems.
See the relevant section for your operating system.
Obtaining an IP Address Automatically in Windows 8
Proceed as follows in Windows 8:
1. Move the mouse cursor to the upper right corner of
the
Start page and click “Search”. Enter “ncpa.cpl”
and then press “Enter”.
Entering “ncpa.cpl” in Windows 8
The “Network Settings” window appears.
2. Click the Wireless network connection icon with the
ri
ght mouse button and select “Properties”.
An undefined malfunction occurs.
Possible Cause
Radio traffic is subjected to interference by strong irradiation.
Remedy
Switch the WLAN channel setting on the access point.
Find a better location for the WLAN devices to avoid potential
in
terference from baby monitors, video bridges, microwaves,
cordless DECT telephones or Bluetooth devices.