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Changing the FRITZ!Box's IP address

In the factory settings, the FRITZ!Box has the IP address 192.168.178.1. You can change it in order to

  • integrate the FRITZ!Box into an existing network that uses an IP network other than 192.168.178.0.
  • have IP addresses from a specific IP network assigned to the computers, smartphones, and other devices in the home network via DHCP.

Requirements / Restrictions

  • The settings in this guide are not available if the FRITZ!Box is used as a wireless repeater or in IP client mode. In this case, proceed as described in the guide Setting up the FRITZ!Box as an IP client.

Note:All instructions on configuration and settings given in this guide refer to the latest FRITZ!OS for the FRITZ!Box.

Changing the FRITZ!Box's IP address

  1. Click on "Home Network" in the FRITZ!Box user interface.
  2. Click on "Home Network Overview" in the "Home Network" menu.
  3. Click on the "Network Settings" tab.
  4. Click on the "IPv4 Addresses" button. If the button is not displayed, enable the Advanced View first.
  5. Enter the desired IP address and subnet mask.
  6. Click on "OK" to save the settings.
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