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FRITZ!WLAN Repeater N/G
More Range for Every Wireless Network

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  • Page 1 FRITZ!WLAN Repeater N/G More Range for Every Wireless Network Setup and Operation...

  • Page 2: Legal Notice

    AVM will not be liable for damages arising directly or indirectly from the use of the manual or the software, nor for incidental or consequential damages, except in case of intent or gross negli- gence.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Security and Handling......6 FRITZ!WLAN Repeater N/G ......7 Package Contents .
  • Page 4 Index ......... 50 FRITZ!WLAN Repeater N/G...

  • Page 5: Symbols And Highlighting

    “F1” key Buttons “Help” Settings pages “Advanced” Menus “Edit / Paste” Commands “Copy” File paths “C:/My Documents” File names “Info” Underlined text Text input fritz.repeater Pointed brackets Joker <MSN> Bold Emphasis Do not click the but- ton... FRITZ!WLAN Repeater N/G...

  • Page 6: Connecting And Operation

    Security and Handling CONNECTING AND OPERATION Security and Handling What to Watch Out For When working with the FRITZ!WLAN Repeater N/G, observe Safety Instructions the following security instructions in order to protect your- self and the FRITZ!WLAN Repeater from harm.

  • Page 7: Fritz!Wlan Repeater N/G

    FRITZ!WLAN Repeater N/G FRITZ!WLAN Repeater N/G An Overview The FRITZ!WLAN Repeater extends the range of your wireless network. To extend a network the FRITZ!WLAN Repeater is integrated into the ra- dio network in just a few steps, providing for: access to the Internet for computers located on the edge or out-...

  • Page 8: Package Contents

    Package Contents Package Contents The following is included in the FRITZ!WLAN Repeater N/G package: FRITZ!WLAN Repeater N/G printed quick guide Operation Requirements In order to operate the FRITZ!WLAN Repeater, you must have the following: WLAN access point accordance with IEEE 802.11b/g/a/n (draft 2.0) and 2.4 or 5 GHz...

  • Page 9: Starting Operation

    The FRITZ!WLAN Repeater has a touch-sensitive screen that can be used to configure the basic settings of the de- vice. The settings are opened using the three integrated touch points, which are enabled depending on the func- tion displayed. FRITZ!WLAN Repeater N/G...

  • Page 10: Connecting To An Access Point

    WPS. AVM devices that support WPS include FRITZ!Box Fon WLAN 7270/7240 and FRITZ!Box WLAN 3270. Connecting Using the Online Wizard (page 13)
  • Page 11 / Advanced Settings / WLAN / Security” menu on the “WPS (WiFi Protected Setup) - Quick Connec- tion” settings page. Once you have connected the FRITZ!WLAN Repeater, the display shows a circle, the WPS connection icon. Press in the center of the circle. FRITZ!WLAN Repeater N/G...
  • Page 12 Enter “fritz.repeater” in the address field to open the user interface. For devices from other manufacturers, consult the documentation of your WLAN device to find out whether it supports the WPS function. FRITZ!WLAN Repeater N/G...
  • Page 13 WPS, you can use an online Wizard. Perform the fol- lowing steps: Start a web browser on your computer. Enter “www.avm.de/en/repeater” in the address field. Load and start the Configuration Wizard for the FRITZ!WLAN Repeater on your computer and follow the instructions on your screen.

  • Page 14: Operating Fritz!Wlan Repeater

    Description Icon Description start query status static: entry applied entry not applied flashing: confirm entry WLAN on WLAN off audio output enabled audio output disabled radio enabled radio disabled run WPS for the first restart WPS time FRITZ!WLAN Repeater N/G...

  • Page 15: Operation Using A Web Browser On The Computer

    The user interface of the FRITZ!WLAN Repeater opens. FRITZ!WLAN Repeater: user interface Configure the settings desired and then click “Apply”. If the web browser cannot display the user interface of the FRITZ!WLAN Repeater, please note the information in the section “Troubleshooting” from page 19. FRITZ!WLAN Repeater N/G...

  • Page 16: Music In The Network With The Fritz!Wlan Repeater

    USB Remote Connection, and use the soft- ware to integrate the audio device into your wireless network. Your computer is now configured for playing back music files via the FRITZ!WLAN Repeater. Connect the desired de- vices to the FRITZ!WLAN Repeater now. FRITZ!WLAN Repeater N/G...

  • Page 17: Connecting A Stereo System

    Connecting a Radio To connect an FM radio with the FRITZ!WLAN Repeater, work through the following instructions: Start a web browser on your computer. Enter “fritz.repeater” in the address field. Click “Audio Output”. Enable the “FM” option. FRITZ!WLAN Repeater N/G...
  • Page 18 Click “Start Frequency Search” or use the arrow keys to select a frequency. Set the same frequency on your radio. Confirm by clicking “Apply”. This concludes the connection of the radio to the FRITZ!WLAN Repeater. Connecting a radio to the FRITZ!WLAN Repeater FRITZ!WLAN Repeater N/G...

  • Page 19: Troubleshooting

    IP address in the address field. Press “Enter”. The user interface of the FRITZ!WLAN Repeater opens. Other devices in the network cannot be accessed. Possible Cause The devices are not set to obtain their IP addresses automatical- Remedy FRITZ!WLAN Repeater N/G...

  • Page 20: The Wlan Connection Cannot Be Established

    Possible Cause WPS is disabled on the access point. Remedy Install the latest firmware on your WLAN access point and then enable the WPS function in the user interface of your WLAN ac- cess point. Possible Cause FRITZ!WLAN Repeater N/G...
  • Page 21 Please note the information in the chapter “Connecting to an Ac- cess Point” on page 10. Possible Cause The encryption of the FRITZ!WLAN Repeater does not correspond to the encryption of the WLAN adapter on the computer. Remedy FRITZ!WLAN Repeater N/G...

  • Page 22: Registration Not Possible

    Enter the MAC address of the repeater as an exception in the MAC address filter of the access point. Registration Not Possible The FRITZ!WLAN Repeater cannot be registered at the access point. Possible Cause On the access point the SSID is set to “hidden”. Remedy FRITZ!WLAN Repeater N/G...

  • Page 23: Microsoft Wlan Service (Wzc) Is Not Supported

    WLAN base station to WPA2. It is also possible to achieve the data throughput rates of the 802.11n standard if all WLAN participants transmit wirelessly. Because of the securi- ty risk associated with an open wireless network, we expressly advise against using this option! FRITZ!WLAN Repeater N/G...

  • Page 24: Interference During Audio Output

    “Connecting a Radio” from page 17. Possible Cause The FRITZ!WLAN Repeater is too far from the FM receiver, the sig- nal is too weak. Remedy Reduce the distance between the FRITZ!WLAN Repeater and the FM receiver. FRITZ!WLAN Repeater N/G...

  • Page 25: Product Details And Useful Information

    Product Details PRODUCT DETAILS AND USEFUL INFORMATION Product Details FRITZ!WLAN Repeater N/G This chapter describes product details like technical data, the declara- tion of CE conformity and instructions for disposal of your FRITZ!WLAN Repeater N/G. Technical Specifications Physical Specifications Dimensions (w x h x d) approx. 101 x 76 x 76 mm Supply voltage: 230 V / 50 Hz Total power consumption: approx.

  • Page 26: Disposal

    Electrical and electronic equipment must be disposed of separately from household waste. Labeling of electrical and electronic scrap In accordance with European regulations and the Electri- cal and Electronic Equipment Act (ElektroG), the FRITZ!WLAN Repeater N/G, as well as all devices and elec- tronic components contained FRITZ!WLAN Repeater N/G package, may not be disposed with house- hold waste.

  • Page 27: 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 N/G Type: WLAN repeater complies with the following directives: 1999/5/EC R&TTE Directive: Radio Equipment and Telecommuni- cations Terminal Equipment 2004/108/EC...

  • Page 28: 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 2008 – 2009. All rights reserved. Documen- tation release 09/2009 AVM Computersysteme...

  • Page 29: More About Wlan

    More about WLAN More about WLAN AVM and WLAN WLAN (Wireless Local Area Network) is a radio technology that allows networks access to the Internet to be provided without cable connec- tions. This allows multiple users to share one wireless Internet connec- tion.
  • Page 30 Standards for the Throughput Rate In order to communicate with each other, the FRITZ!WLAN Repeater and the WLAN access point must work in the same frequency band. The range within a WLAN is highly dependent on the fol- Range lowing factors: the WLAN adapter used the structural conditions the amount of radio traffic on the same frequency...
  • Page 31 The Standard for Security This standard allows for high throughput rates and rang- IEEE 802.11n es. The FRITZ!WLAN Repeater supports 802.11n in the 2.4- GHz frequency band, or, if desired, also in the 5-GHz fre- quency band. Modulation processes and antenna tech- niques like MIMO (Multiple Input, Multiple Output) use the entire frequency band available more effectively than the older standards.

  • Page 32: Security

    WLAN Radio Network Name (SSID) In the factory settings of the FRITZ!WLAN Repeater a value of “FRITZ!WLAN Repeater N/G” is preset as the default val- ue of the SSID (Service Set Identifier). As soon as the ini- tial...

  • Page 33: Frequency Ranges

    Frequency Ranges Frequency Ranges WLAN uses the frequency range around 2.4 GHz in the ISM band or, alternatively, the frequency range at 5 GHz. In order to communicate with each other, the FRITZ!WLAN Repeater and the WLAN access point must work in the same frequency band.
  • Page 34 Frequency Ranges The FRITZ!WLAN Repeater can operate in the 5-GHz fre- 5-GHz Frequency Band quency band as an alternative. This frequency range is used much less frequently than the most common 2.4- GHz frequency range. A prerequisite for use of the 5-GHz frequency band is that all WLAN adapters in the network support this frequency range accordance...
  • Page 35 Frequency Ranges Allocation of the WLAN channels in the 5-GHz range Channel Frequency (GHz) Channel Frequency (GHz) 5.18 5.54 5.20 5.56 5.22 5.58 5.24 5.60 5.26 5.64 5.30 5.66 5.32 5.68 5.50 5.70 (20 MHz band- width only) 5.52...

  • Page 36: Customer Service Guide

    Customer Service Guide Customer Service Guide Help on All Important Service Topics AVM is there to help should any questions or problems arise. Here you will find the important information you need, in the form of manuals, updates and support.

  • Page 37: Information In The Internet

    Internet and perform the up- date with a single mouse click. Experienced users can also download updates from the AVM FTP server. Click the “FTP Server” link in the down- load area, or enter the following address: ftp.avm.de...

  • Page 38: Support From The Service Team

    Select the product for which you need support from the “Support” area. Click the “Mail Form” link to open the e- mail form. Fill out the form and send it to AVM support by clicking the “Send” button. Our Support team will respond by e-mail as quickly as possible.
  • Page 39 Support by Fax Support by Fax If necessary, you can reach AVM Support at the fax num- ber: +49 (0)30 / 39 97 62 66 The following information should be included in English in your fax to the Support team: Your name and address.
  • Page 40 24 Mbit/s. ADSL2+ is completely downward compatible, meaning that terminal equipment compliant with ADSL and ADSL2 can also be operated on ADSL2+ lines, although they can- not exploit the advantages of ADSL2+. FRITZ!WLAN Repeater N/G...
  • Page 41 IP addresses. abbreviation for Domain Name System Domain Name Service takes care of determining the IP ad- dress for a given domain name. This Domain Name Ser- vice runs on every computer. It accepts the domain name FRITZ!WLAN Repeater N/G...
  • Page 42 Internet offers on their computer at home. It works by transmitting the current IP address to a special DDNS server each time the IP address changes. Except for the few seconds between the cancellation of the old IP ad- FRITZ!WLAN Repeater N/G...
  • Page 43 A firewall protects a computer or local network against at- tacks from the Internet. Most firewalls work with packet filters, which merely check the IP addresses and port numbers of incoming and outgoing data packets and filter the packets according to prescribed rules. FRITZ!WLAN Repeater N/G...
  • Page 44 If all packets that cannot be delivered in a local network always are to be transmitted to their given recipients via the same gateway, for this purpose the address of the gateway must be saved as the default gateway in the net- work settings of the computer. FRITZ!WLAN Repeater N/G...
  • Page 45 IP address only if the subnet mask is al- so specified. IP addresses can be public or private, and also fixed or as- signed dynamically. See the corresponding entries in the Glossary for more information. FRITZ!WLAN Repeater N/G...
  • Page 46 IP Network A network in which data exchange takes place on the ba- sis of the Internet Protocol is called an IP network. FRITZ!WLAN Repeater N/G...
  • Page 47 192.168.178.247 Subnet mask: 255.255.255.0 The assignment of the first three groups of numerals in the sub- net mask indicates that the first three groups of numerals in the IP address define the network. The following addresses result: FRITZ!WLAN Repeater N/G...
  • Page 48 IP address pool in the subnet: 192.168.0.0 - 192.168.255.255 That’s 65,536 IP addresses. The IP addresses 192.168.0.0 and 192.168.255.255 are re- served. This means that the addresses from 192.168.0.1 to 192.168.255.254 are avail- able for assignment to the computers. FRITZ!WLAN Repeater N/G...
  • Page 49 Ex- pressed simplistically, devices can communicate with each other using UPnP to exchange information. Today the UPnP forum specifies the UPnP standard and certifies devices that are compliant with the standard. FRITZ!WLAN Repeater N/G...

  • Page 50: Index

    ....8 features ......7 FRITZ!WLAN Repeater N/G...
  • Page 51 WLAN ......29 encryption ....32 FRITZ!WLAN Repeater N/G...

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