Fritz!Box 4040 - Configuring the “WAN” Connection Socket

Configuring the “WAN” Connection Socket
Overview
The “WAN” connection socket can be configured and used as a WAN
port or as a LAN port.
Functions of the “WAN” Connection Socket
Configuration Function
WAN port “WAN” is the factory setting.
The socket functions as a WAN port. This setting
is necessary if the FRITZ!Box is connected to an
access device in order to connect to the internet
and works as a router. This is the case when:
• The FRITZ!Box is connected to a modem.
• The FRITZ!Box is connected to a router. The
FRITZ!Box works as a router and generates its
own local network.
LAN port When the “LAN” setting is selected, the socket
functions as a LAN port. This setting is neces-
sary in the following cases:
• Network devices are connected to the “WAN”
socket.
• The FRITZ!Box is operated via the “WAN”
socket as an IP client on a router.
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