Fritz!Box 7590 - Option: Configuring Internet Access via Cable Modem

Option: Configuring Internet Access via Cable Modem
Overview
If you connected the FRITZ!Box to a cable modem, configure the
FRITZ!Box for internet access via the cable modem.
Operating Mode of the FRITZ!Box
The following apply when the FRITZ!Box is connected with the internet
access via a cable modem:
• The FRITZ!Box obtains the public IP address from the internet ser-
vice provider via DHCP.
• The FRITZ!Box establishes the internet connection itself.
• The FRITZ!Box functions as a router.
• The FRITZ!Box creates its own IP network.
• The firewall of the FRITZ!Box is enabled.
Requirements
• You connected the FRITZ!Box to a cable modem, which is connected
with the cable junction; see page49.
• The WAN socket is configured for WAN operation; see page166.
Instructions: Setting Up Internet Access on the Cable Connection
1. Open the user interface; see page59.
2. Click in the menu on Internet > Account Information and on the
Internet Connection tab.
3. If your cable provider is included in the Internet Provider drop-
down list, select your cable provider.
– Click on Change connection settings.
– Under Internet Connection, enable the via an external
modem option.
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Configuring
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