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  • Page 1 FRITZ!WLAN Repeater 300E Configuring and Operating...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Getting to Know FRITZ!WLAN Repeater 300E..5 FRITZ!WLAN Repeater 300E ....... . .
  • Page 3 Customer Service Guide ......34 Documentation on the FRITZ!WLAN Repeater ....

  • Page 4: Symbols And Highlighting

    Blue and under- Address to be fritz.repeater lined text entered in the web browser Blue text Links and refer- For instructions on connecting ences within this the FRITZ!WLAN Repeater with manual your WLAN base station, see page FRITZ!WLAN Repeater 300E...

  • Page 5: Getting To Know Fritz!Wlan Repeater 300E

    FRITZ!WLAN Repeater 300E. FRITZ!WLAN Repeater 300E The FRITZ!WLAN Repeater extends the range of the radio net- work of your FRITZ!Box or of another WLAN base station sim- ply and securely. A WLAN base station connects multiple WLAN devices (for in- stance computers, printer, television) with each other and with the Internet.

  • Page 6: Button And Leds

    Button and LEDs Connecting a Device to the WLAN via the LAN Port The FRITZ!WLAN Repeater has a gigabit LAN port to which you can connect any network device, for instance blu-ray players, satellite/TV receivers, printers, network storage devices or IP cameras.

  • Page 7: Package Contents

    FRITZ!WLAN Repeater FRITZ!WLAN Repeater starts Power flashing • Updating the firmware of the • FRITZ!WLAN Repeater FRITZ!WLAN Repeater is ready for operation WLAN flashing FRITZ!WLAN Repeater adopts WLAN • settings Switching WLAN radio network on or off • Performing WPS •...

  • Page 8: Before You Connect The Fritz!Wlan Repeater

    Read this chapter before connecting the FRITZ!WLAN Repeater to the power supply and the WLAN base station. Operation Requirements In order to operate the FRITZ!WLAN Repeater 300E, you must have the following: • Your WLAN base station (WLAN access point) must sup- port the IEEE 802.11n, 802.11g/a or 802.11b standard...

  • Page 9: Security And Handling

    • Disconnect the FRITZ!WLAN Repeater from the power supply during electrical storms. • Insert the FRITZ!WLAN Repeater in a socket in a dry loca- tion that is free of dust and protected from direct sun- light. • Make sure to keep sufficient distance from potential...

  • Page 10: Connecting Fritz!Wlan Repeater With A Wlan Base Station

    Connect the FRITZ!WLAN Repeater with the FRITZ!Box or an- other WLAN base station whose radio network the FRITZ!WLAN Repeater is to extend. You can also register two or more FRITZ!WLAN Repeater at your WLAN base station. Establishing a Connection Using WPS Using WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup), you can establish quickly and easily a secure WLAN connection.
  • Page 11 This section describes how to connect the FRITZ!WLAN Repeater with a FRITZ!Box using WPS. You can also connect the FRITZ!WLAN Repeater with any other WLAN base station that supports WPS as described below. In this case, please also take note of the instruction in the docu- mentation of your WLAN base station.
  • Page 12 6 seconds. 6 seconds The connection between the FRITZ!WLAN Repeater and the FRITZ!Box is established as soon as the “WLAN” LEDs on both devices light constantly. The FRITZ!WLAN Repeater is preconfigured so that the radio network name (SSID) and WLAN key of the FRITZ!Box are adopted automatically upon connection with the FRITZ!Box.

  • Page 13: Establishing A Connection Using The Online Wizard

    Establishing a Connection Using the Online Wizard If your WLAN base station doesn’t support WPS, you can con- nect the FRITZ!WLAN Repeater with your WLAN base station using the online wizard. Start the online wizard at your computer. You can use the on-...
  • Page 14 FRITZ!WLAN Repeater and the FRITZ!Box. The FRITZ!WLAN Repeater is preconfigured so that the radio network name (SSID) and WLAN key of the FRITZ!Box are adopted automatically upon connection with the FRITZ!Box. To find out how to extend the range of your WLAN radio net-...

  • Page 15: Establishing A Connection Manually

    Establishing a Connection Manually Establishing a Connection Manually Using this method, you can connect the FRITZ!WLAN Repeater with your WLAN base station even if the WLAN base station doesn’t support WPS and you cannot use the online wizard. Connecting FRITZ!WLAN Repeater with a Computer Connect the FRITZ!WLAN Repeater with a computer.
  • Page 16 FRITZ!WLAN Repeater and the FRITZ!Box. The FRITZ!WLAN Repeater is preconfigured so that the radio network name (SSID) and WLAN key of the FRITZ!Box are adopted automatically upon connection with the FRITZ!Box. To find out how to extend the range of your WLAN radio net-...

  • Page 17: Extending The Range Of The Wlan Radio Network

    The WLAN connection to your WLAN base station is re-estab- lished automatically after connecting the repeater to the out- let. The settings of the FRITZ!WLAN Repeater remain intact if you disconnect the device from the power mains. Please note the following when choosing a location: •...

  • Page 18: Integrating Wlan Devices Into The Wireless Network

    (SSID) and WLAN key of the WLAN base station are adopted automatically upon connection with the WLAN base station. This means your FRITZ!WLAN Repeater can be reached in the WLAN radio network with the same radio network name (SSID) as your WLAN base station (for instance, FRITZ!Box).

  • Page 19: Connecting Devices To The Lan Port

    Connecting Devices to the LAN Port Connecting a device to the LAN port (network storage device, for example) The FRITZ!WLAN Repeater 300E has a LAN port at the under- side of the device. You can connect to the LAN port a network device that does not support WLAN.

  • Page 20: The User Interface Of The Fritz!Wlan Repeater

    The User Interface of the FRITZ!WLAN Repeater The User Interface of the FRITZ!WLAN Repeater The FRITZ!WLAN Repeater has a user interface you can open in a web browser on your computer. In the user interface, you can edit the FRITZ!WLAN Repeater’s settings, enable or disable features and perform firmware up- dates.

  • Page 21: Performing A Firmware Update

    Performing a Firmware Update AVM provides updates of the firmware for the FRITZ!WLAN Repeater for free downloading over the Internet. The firmware is the software that controls all of the FRITZ!WLAN Repeater’s functions. Open the FRITZ!WLAN Repeater user interface.
  • Page 22 Performing a Firmware Update To transfer new firmware to the FRITZ!WLAN Repeater, click “Start Firmware Update Now”. The firmware update begins and the “Power” LED on the FRITZ!Box starts flashing. Do not interrupt the power supply to the FRITZ!WLAN Repeater during the firmware update! The firmware update is complete when the “Power”...

  • Page 23: Help In Case Of Errors

    Help in Case of Errors Help in Case of Errors LEDs Not On The LEDs on the FRITZ!WLAN Repeater do not light up. Cause The FRITZ!WLAN Repeater has no electricity. Help • Make sure that the FRITZ!WLAN Repeater is connected to electrical power.

  • Page 24: The User Interface Is Not Displayed

    The User Interface Is Not Displayed The User Interface Is Not Displayed The user interface of the FRITZ!WLAN Repeater is not displayed in the web browser. Cause The user interface of the FRITZ!WLAN Repeater cannot be reached under the address “fritz.repeater”.
  • Page 25 Cause The MAC address filter of the WLAN base station is enabled and the FRITZ!WLAN Repeater is not entered as an exception in the MAC address list of the WLAN base station. Help Enter the MAC address of the FRITZ!WLAN Repeater as an exception in the MAC address filter of the WLAN base station.
  • Page 26 SSID of the WLAN base station back to “not announced”. Cause A different WLAN radio network in the vicinity of the FRITZ!WLAN Repeater and the WLAN base station is causing interference. Help Test a different radio channel. If possible, set automatic radio channel selection in the WLAN base station.

  • Page 27: No Wlan Connection With A Computer

    FRITZ!WLAN Repeater. Help Reduce the distance between your computer and the FRITZ!WLAN Repeater. Cause The FRITZ!WLAN Repeater is not yet connected with the WLAN base station. Help Connect the FRITZ!WLAN Repeater with your WLAN base station (see Connecting FRITZ!WLAN Repeater with a WLAN...
  • Page 28 No WLAN Connection with a Computer Cause The encryption method set in the FRITZ!WLAN Repeater is dif- ferent from the one in your computer’s WLAN software. Help Set the same encryption method in your computer’s WLAN software as in the FRITZ!WLAN Repeater. To find out which...

  • Page 29: Throughput Too Slow For Wlan N

    The throughput achieved by this device is too low for WLAN N. Cause In the FRITZ!WLAN Repeater, in the WLAN base station, or in both devices, an encryption method other than WPA2 has been configured.
  • Page 30 “Internet Protocol (TCP/IP)” entry. Windows 7 and Windows Vista: Click the network con- nection with the right mouse button. Under “This con- nection uses the following items”, select “Internet Proto- col Version 4 (TCP/IPv4)” entry. Click the “Properties” button. FRITZ!WLAN Repeater 300E...
  • Page 31 Only in Windows 7 and Windows Vista: Enable the options “Obtain an IPv6 address automatically” and “Obtain DNS server address automatically” for the Inter- net Protocol Version 6 (TCP/IPv6) as well. Now the computer receives an IP address from the WLAN base station. FRITZ!WLAN Repeater 300E...
  • Page 32 Click the “Advanced...” button. The “TCP/IP” settings page opens. Select the “Using DHCP” option from the “Configure IPv4:” drop-down list. Click “OK”. Now the computer receives an IP address from the WLAN base station. FRITZ!WLAN Repeater 300E...

  • Page 33: Technical Specifications

    User Interface and Display • Settings and status messages via a web browser on a connected computer • “WPS” button to control WLAN, WPS and restore settings • LED display for information on the connection, activity and status FRITZ!WLAN Repeater 300E...

  • Page 34: Customer Service Guide

    (FAQs), manuals, updates and support. Documentation on the FRITZ!WLAN Repeater Help in the User Interface In the user interface of the FRITZ!WLAN Repeater, click the “Help” buttons to view detailed information on the settings and features of the FRITZ!WLAN Repeater.

  • Page 35: Support From The Support Team

    Support from the Support Team Support from the Support Team Should problems with your FRITZ!WLAN Repeater arise, we recommend taking the following steps: If you have any problems, seek first aid by consulting the chapter Help in Case of Errors...

  • Page 36: Manufacturer's Warranty

    This warranty shall be governed by German substantive law, to the exclusion of the United Nations Convention on Contracts for the International Sale of Goods (CISG). © AVM GmbH 2011 - 2012. All rights reserved. Documentation release 02/2012 AVM Computersysteme Vertriebs GmbH Alt-Moabit 95 D 10559 Berlin AVM in the Internet: www.avm.de/en FRITZ!WLAN Repeater 300E...

  • Page 37: Legal Notice

    AVM, especially product names and logos. Microsoft, Windows and the Windows logo are trademarks owned by Microsoft Corporation in the USA and/or other countries. All other product and company names are trademarks of their respective owners. FRITZ!WLAN Repeater 300E...

  • Page 38: Declaration Of Ce Conformity

    Declaration of CE Conformity The manufac- AVM GmbH turer Alt-Moabit 95 D 10559 Berlin herewith declares that the product FRITZ!WLAN Repeater 300E Type: WLAN repeater complies with the following directives: 1999/5/EC R&TTE Directive: Radio Equipment and Telecommunica- tions Terminal Equipment 2009/125/EC...

  • Page 39: Disposal Information

    In accordance with European regulations and the Waste Elec- trical and Electronic Equipment Act (WEEE), the FRITZ!WLAN Repeater 300E, as well as all devices and elec- tronic components contained in the package, may not be dis- posed with household waste.

  • Page 40: Index

    ....base station FRITZ!Box..... base station, connecting with ..
  • Page 41 ......prerequisites....with FRITZ!Box....FRITZ!WLAN Repeater 300E...

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