Operate Fritzbox behind cable modem - all settings

You can also operate your Fritzbox behind a cable modem. Read in this practical tip how to do this.

Operate Fritzbox behind cable modem - so it'll work

1. First, connect the cable modem to the cable connector. Use the supplied cable for this.
2. Then connect the Fritzbox to the cable modem using a LAN cable.
3. Then connect the Fritzbox to the PC using a LAN cable and open "fritz.box" in the browser.
4. Activate the expert view by clicking on the three dots at the top right and selecting "Expert mode".
5. Then switch to "Internet"> "Access data" and select "Internet access via LAN 1 and under" Operating mode "the option" Set up Internet connection yourself ".
6. Below you will find the "Access data" section. Here you select "Access data are not required". For "Connection settings", check "Obtain an IP address automatically".
7. Then save the changes with "Apply". This completes the setup.

We will tell you in the next practical tip how the port release works in the Fritzbox.