Managing Network Devices
Overview
In the FRITZ!Box user interface, a table listing all network connections
is shown under “Home Network / Home Network Overview / Network
Connections”. A network connection is an IP connection between a net
work device and the FRITZ!Box. By means of the table you can keep
track of the network connections and all network devices. You can edit
the connection properties, and add and remove network devices.
Explanation of Terms: Network and Other Terms
Term
Explanation
Network device
Network devices are devices that are connec
ted with the FRITZ!Box in one of the following
ways:
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with a network cable to a LAN port on the
FRITZ!Box
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via wireless LAN
•
via the Internet with a VPN connection
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Network
All network devices on the FRITZ!Box com
prise a network.
Internet protocol
Communication within the network takes
place using the Internet protocol, IP for short.
The Internet protocol is the language that all
network devices speak and understand.
IP network
A network based on the Internet protocol is
also known as an IP network. Connections
within an IP network are known as IP connec
tions.
User Interface: Home Network Menu
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