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Checking the IP Settings
5. On the “General” tab, enable the options “Obtain an
IP address automatically” and “Obtain DNS server
address automatically”.
Properties of the Internet protocol (TCP/IP)
6. Confirm your selection by clicking “OK”.
If necessary, repeat steps 4 through 6 for the “Inter-
net Protocol Version 6 (TCP/IPv6)” as well.
The computer now receives an IP address from the
WLAN access point.
For WLAN products of the AVM FRITZ!Box family, auto-
matic IP address assignment (DHCP) is enabled in
the factory settings.
Obtaining an IP Address Automatically in Windows XP
Proceed as follows in Windows XP:
1. Go to “start / Control Panel / Network and Internet
Connections / Network Connections” and double-
click the “Wireless Network Connection” of the
FRITZ!WLAN USB Stick.
2. Click the “Properties” button.
3. Select “Internet Protocol (TCP/IP)” in the list of items
used in this network connection and click “Proper-
ties”.