Internet Access via Existing Connection over Wi-Fi

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If the device that provides the internet connection for your network (an internet router, for instance) supports Wi-Fi, then you connect the FRITZ!Box with the device over Wi-Fi.

Operating Mode

In this operating mode, the following properties apply to the FRITZ!Box:

  • The FRITZ!Box receives an IP address from the upstream wireless router.
  • The FRITZ!Box works as a router.
  • The FRITZ!Box provides a network with its own network address range.
  • When the settings are applied the network address range of the FRITZ!Box changes automatically.

Requirements

The following prerequisites must be fulfilled by the Wi-Fi network with which you wish to connect the FRITZ!Box:

  • The Wi-Fi network must transmit in the 2.4-GHz frequency band.
  • The Wi-Fi network must use WPA encryption.
  • The Wi-Fi network must allow FRITZ!Box to establish a Wi-Fi connection. If the Wi-Fi network is provided by another FRITZ!Box, the option "Allow all new wireless devices" has to be enabled on the "Wi-Fi / Wi-Fi Network" page.

Connecting with the Router's Wi-Fi Network

  1. In the list of wireless devices, select the Wi-Fi network the FRITZ!Box is to connect with by checking the checkbox.
  2. Enter the network key of the selected Wi-Fi network in the "Security" area.
  3. Click on "Apply".