Fritz! FRITZ!Box 6660 Cable - Obtaining an IP Address Automatically

Obtaining an IP Address Automatically
Overview
Network devices that are to obtain their IP address automatically by
DHCP must be configured accordingly. This configuration is performed
on the operating system level in the IP settings of the network devices.
Obtaining an IP Address Automatically in Windows
1. In Windows10, click on “Start”.
In Windows8, press the Windows key and the Q key at the same
time.
2. Enter “ncpa.cpl” in the search field and press Enter.
3. Click on the network connection between the computer and the
FRITZ!Box with the right mouse button and select “Properties”.
4. Under “Thisconnectionusesthefollowingitems”, select
“Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4)”.
5. Click on the “Properties” button.
6. On the “General” tab, enable the options “ObtainanIP
addressautomatically” and
“ObtainDNSserveraddressautomatically”.
7. Click on “OK” to save the settings.
8. Enable the options “ObtainanIPaddressautomatically” and
“ObtainDNSserveraddressautomatically” for the internet
protocol version6 (TCP/IPv6) as well.
The network device receives an IP address from the FRITZ!Box.
Obtaining an IP Address Automatically in MacOSX
1. Select the “SystemPreferences” in the Apple menu.
2. In the “SystemPreferences” window, click on “Network”.
3. In the “Network” window, select the “Ethernet” entry from the
“Show:” list.
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User Interface: Home Network Menu
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