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Knowledge document #29

Configuring a computer to automatically obtain IP settings (DHCP)

The computer with the FRITZ!WLAN Stick needs specific IP settings automatically assigned by the FRITZ!Box's DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol) server to communicate with the FRITZ!Box. For this, you must first configure the computer to automatically obtain IP settings (DHCP client).

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 connection that lists the FRITZ!WLAN Stick 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.
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