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Knowledge document #29

Configuring a network device to automatically obtain IP settings (DHCP)

All of the computers, smartphones, and other network devices connected to the FRITZ!Repeater need special IP settings that are automatically assigned to them by the DHCP server (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol) of the internet router in order to communicate with the FRITZ!Repeater and internet router (for example a FRITZ!Box, FRITZ!Repeater). For this, the device's IP settings must be configured to automatically obtain IP settings (DHCP client).

Note:If the FRITZ!Repeater is operated on a FRITZ!Box, the DHCP server of the FRITZ!Repeaters is disabled. In this case, the FRITZ!Box assigns the necessary IP settings to the devices.

Windows 11

  1. Click on (Start) and then (Settings) in the Windows taskbar.
  2. Click on 'Network & Internet' in the 'Settings' menu.
  3. Click on 'Properties' next to the entry for the network connection of the computer.
  4. Click on 'Edit' in the 'IP assignment' section.
  5. In the window 'Edit IP settings', enable the option 'Automatic (DHCP)' and click on 'Save'.

Windows 10

  1. Click on (Start) and then (Settings) in the Windows taskbar.
  2. Click on 'Network & Internet' in the 'Settings' menu.
  3. Click on 'Change adapter options' in the 'Advanced network settings' section.
  4. Click on the arrow next to the (Change view) button in the menu bar and select 'Details'.
  5. Right-click on the LAN or Wi-Fi connection that lists the network adapter that connects the computer to the FRITZ!Repeater under 'Device Name'.
  6. Click on 'Properties'.
  7. Select 'Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4)'.
  8. Click on 'Properties'.
  9. Enable the options 'Obtain an IP address automatically' and 'Obtain DNS server address automatically'.
  10. Click on 'OK' to save the settings.

macOS

  1. Open the 'System Preferences' in the Apple menu.
  2. Click on 'Network' in the 'System Preferences' menu.
  3. If the computer is connected to the FRITZ!Repeater via Wi-Fi, select the option 'Wi-Fi' in the left-hand window.
    • If the computer is connected to the FRITZ!Repeater using a network cable, select 'Built-in Ethernet' in the left-hand window.
  4. Click on 'Advanced'.
  5. Select the option 'Using DHCP:' from the 'Configure IPv4' drop-down list on the the TCP/IP settings page.
  6. Click on 'OK' to save the settings.

Android (for example Google Pixel, Samsung Galaxy)

  1. Open the 'Settings' on the Android device.
  2. Tap 'Network & Internet' in the 'Settings'.
  3. Tap 'Wi-Fi'.
  4. If Wi-Fi is switched off, tap the 'On / Off' symbol.
  5. Tap the entry with the Wi-Fi network name (SSID) of the FRITZ!Box.
  6. Tap the 'Edit' symbol and then 'Advanced options'.
  7. Select 'DHCP' from the drop-down list 'IP settings' and then tap 'Save'.

Apple iOS (iPhone, iPad, iPod touch)

  1. Tap the 'Settings' symbol on the home screen.
  2. Tap 'Wi-Fi' in the 'Settings' menu.
  3. If Wi-Fi is switched off, tap the 'On / Off' symbol.
  4. Tap the exclamation mark next to the entry with the name of your Wi-Fi network.
  5. Select 'Automatic' under 'Configure IP'.

Linux (using Ubuntu 20.04 LTS as an example)

  1. Open the system preferences, for example in the Terminal with the 'gnome-control-center'.
  2. If the computer is connected to the FRITZ!Repeater via Wi-Fi, click on 'Wi-Fi' in the settings.
    • If the computer is connected to the FRITZ!Repeater via network cable, click on 'Network' in the settings.
  3. Click on the gear symbol by the connection that connects the computer to the FRITZ!Repeater.
  4. Click on the 'IPv4' tab.
  5. Enable the option 'Automatic (DHCP)' and click on 'Apply'.

Other devices (for example NAS systems, network printers)

  1. Configure the device according to the manufacturer's instructions so that it automatically obtains an IP address (DHCP). Refer to the manufacturer for information on how to set it up, for example consult the manual.
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