Fritz! 4020 Box - Connecting to a VDSL, DSL or Fiber Optic Modem

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Connecting to a VDSL, DSL or Fiber Optic Modem
Operating Mode
The following applies to this kind of Internet connection:
• The FRITZ!Box receives an IP address from the upstream
device via DHCP.
• The FRITZ!Box opens up its own IP network.
• The FRITZ!Box works as a router.
• The firewall of the FRITZ!Box is enabled.
9.2 Connecting to a VDSL, DSL or Fiber Optic Modem
Selecting the Internet Connection
1. In the user interface of the FRITZ!Box, select the “Inter-
net / Account Information” menu and the “Internet Con-
nection” tab.
2. Select the “DSL or fiber optic modem” entry from the
“Internet connection via” area.
3. Select your Internet service provider. If your Internet ser-
vice provider is not included in the list, select the “Other
Internet service provider” entry.
Entering Your Account Information
 If you received account information from your Internet
provider, enter the information here.
Changing the Connection Settings
Depending on the Internet provider, the following connection
settings can be configured:
• Transmission speed on your Internet connection
• Holding and clearing the Internet connection
• VLAN settings
Operating Mode
The following applies to this kind of Internet connection:
• The FRITZ!Box must obtain the public IP address from
the Internet service provider via DHCP or PPPoE.