FRITZ!WLAN Repeater 300E
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1. 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 Please bring these to a collection point in your local commu nity for the disposal of electric and electronic appliances Symbol for labeling electrical and electronic scrap Watch for the symbol designating electrical and electronic scrap Electrical and electronic equipment must be disposed of separately from household waste FRITZ WLAN Repeater 300E 39 Index A ambient conditions 33 B base station FRITZIBOX res eee ou ved sases 10 base station connecting with 10 DUTO es eeraa ere 6 C cable LAN 7 CE conformity declaration 38 choosing location 17 configuring with user interface 20 connecting to LAN port 19 to power mains 17 using WPS cece c eee ee wes 10 with WLAN base station 10 WLAN device 17 connecting WLAN devices 17 connection gigabit LAN 19 COPYN o feces see eee da wet os 37 customer service guide 34 D declaration of CE conformity 38 CISPOSAl sci sieve asset we ses 39 documentation 34 E Ethernet interface 19 F factory settings 6 FAQS sie Shoes sans es esse 34 firmware update 20 21 FR2. 7 1 7 2 7 3 7 4 7 5 7 6 8 1 8 2 9 1 9 2 9 3 Wet I Case OF MOIS eus cones ceded artadi ensi 23 FEDS NOt ON 255 denses org ol adnate eee es E 23 The User Interface Is Not Displayed 24 No Connection with the WLAN Base Station 24 No WLAN Connection with a Computer 2 Throughput Too Slow for WLAN N 29 Cannot Access Devices in the Network 29 Technical SpeciicatOnssscc esse eishenes 33 Physical Specifications 33 User Interface and Display 33 Customer Service GUI ss s srididarasedt ass 34 Documentation on the FRITZ WLAN Repeater 34 Information in the Internet 34 Support from the Support Team 35 Manufacturers Warranty 36 LEA NOM Latest rerematienmasastdrtentres 37 kegal Notice cerises nod asnar tanni lege E 4b EREA 37 Declaration of CE Conformity 38 Disposal Information 39 e E E eer E Te Tere re ET 40 FRITZ WLAN Repeater 300E 3 Symbols and Highlighting Symbols and emphasized text are used to designate certain information in this manual Symbols This symbol designates hints and tips that are useful in oper ating your product observed to avoid malfun
3. WPS can only be used with WPA WPA2 en cryption Help Set up encryption with WPA WPA2 in the user interface of your WLAN base station Cause The radio network name SSID at your WLAN base station is set to not announced Help Set the SSID to visible The SSID must be visible to establish a connection using WPS Once the connection has been established you can reset the 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 Your FRITZ WLAN Repeater then will use the same channel automatically FRITZ WLAN Repeater 300E 26 No WLAN Connection with a Computer F2 No WLAN Connection with a Computer No WLAN connection can be established between the FRITZ WLAN Repeater and a computer Cause The computer s WLAN adapter is not ready for operation Help On some notebooks the WLAN adapter must be activated by flipping a switch on the notebook Make sure that the WLAN adapter is switched on Cause The computer is located beyond the WLAN range of the 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 Co
4. Obtaining an IP Address Automatically This section describes how to set automatic IP address as signment in the computers in the network Obtaining an IP Address Automatically in Windows 1 Windows XP Select Start Run enter ncpa cpl and then click OK Windows 7 and Windows Vista Click Start enter ncpa cpl in the search line of the start menu and press Enter j ncpa cpl x Entering ncpa cpl in Windows 7 The network connections are displayed 2 Windows XP Under This connection uses the following items select 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 3 Click the Properties button FRITZ WLAN Repeater 300E 30 Cannot Access Devices in the Network 4 Onthe General tab enable the options Obtain an IP address automatically and Obtain DNS server address automatically f Internet Protocol Version 4 TCP APv4 Properties 2 S ET nu General Alternate Configuration You can get IP settings assigned automatically if your network supports this capability Otherwise you need to ask your network administrator for the appropriate IP settings Use the following IP address HE 27 Obtain DNS server address autom
5. legally protected trade marks owned by 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 37 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 amp TTE Directive Radio Equipment and Telecommunica tions Terminal Equipment 2009 125 EC EU directive ecodesign requirements for energy related products The following norms were consulted to assess conformity EN 60950 1 2011 EN 300 328 V1 7 1 10 2006 EN 55024 2010 EN 301 893 V1 6 2011 EN 301 489 1 V1 9 2 2011 EN 50371 2002 EN 301 489 17 V2 1 1 2009 The CE symbol confirms that this product conforms with the CE D above mentioned norms and regulations Berlin 15 02 2012 Peter Faxel Technical Director Indication of Countries The WLAN radio technology of this device is designed for use in all countries of the European Union and in Switzerland Norway and Iceland In France only indoor operation is permitted FRITZ WLAN Repeater 300E 38 Disposal Information In accordance with European regulations and the Waste Elec trical and Electronic Equipment Act WEEE the
6. to an outlet in another location Case The WLAN function of your WLAN base station is disabled Help Enable the WLAN function FRITZ WLAN Repeater 300E 24 No Connection with the WLAN Base Station Cause Automatic connection via WPS failed Help Start the connection procedure via WPS again see Establishing a Connection Using WPS on page 10 Cause WPS is disabled on the WLAN base station Help Install the latest firmware for your WLAN base station and then enable the WPS function in the base station Note that for WPS the radio network name SSID of the WLAN base station must be set to visible Cause You are attempting to register the FRITZ WLAN Repeater at your WLAN base station using WDS Wireless Distribution System Help The FRITZ WLAN Repeater does not support WDS For instructions on connecting the FRITZ WLAN Repeater with your WLAN base station see the chapter Connecting FRITZ WLAN Repeater with a WLAN Base Station on page 10 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 FRITZ WLAN Repeater 300E 25 No Connection with the WLAN Base Station Cause The encryption of your WLAN base station is set to WEP or non encrypted
7. 0 base T IEEE 802 11n compatible with IEEE 802 11a g b WEP 64 128 WPA WPA2 802 11i WLAN 2 4 GHz max 100 mW 5 GHz max 200 mW Transmission rate up to 300 Mbit s gross the user da ta rate that can actually be achieved is somewhat below this value Operating temperature 0 C 40 C 8 2 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 33 Customer Service Guide 9 9 1 9 2 Customer Service Guide AVM is there to help should any questions or problems arise Here you will find the important information you need in the form of frequently asked questions 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 Manual The manual can be opened and downloaded from the Internet at the following address www avm de en service manuals The current Adobe Reader for reading PDF documents can be downloaded from the Internet free of charge at www adobe com Information in the Internet On its web site AVM presents comprehensive information on your AVM products as well as new prod
8. Fritz WLAN REPEATER Power gt WAN UN Table of Contents 1 1 1 2 1 3 2 1 2 2 3 1 3 2 3 3 4 1 4 2 4 3 6 1 6 2 6 3 Symbols and Highlighting Lis dessus siutsdes sas 4 Getting to Know FRITZ WLAN Repeater 300E 5 FRITZ WLAN Repeater 300E 5 Button and LEDS serraria ustensiles sement 6 Package Contents 7 Before You Connect the FRITZ WLAN Repeater 8 Operation Requirements 8 Security and Handling 9 Connecting FRITZ WLAN Repeater with a WLAN Base WON cc eGhecak E ese eheresos0eg ese kceaees 10 Establishing a Connection Using WPS 10 Establishing a Connection Using the Online Wizard 13 Establishing a Connection Manually 15 Extending the Range of the WLAN Radio Network 17 Prerequisite 0 66300 25 6 Sede ee See Soh a a EE E 17 Choosing the Best Location for FRITZ WLAN Repeater 17 Integrating WLAN Devices into the Wireless Network 18 Connecting Devices to the LAN Port 19 The User Interface of the FRITZ WLAN Repeater 20 Opening the UserInterface 20 Protecting the User Interface with a Password 20 Performing a Firmware Update 21 FRITZ WLAN Repeater 300E 2
9. ITZ Box connecting with 10 H handlines ssssssssmumtsmms 9 hazards 42h died dosed ound aes 9 help in case of errors 23 IMP HINbs5 shes Beet eaten Mantes 37 information in the Internet FAQS asia cg ste 34 interference 9 IP address MacOSX 32 obtaining automatically 30 Windows 30 L LAN PO ER ee ER 19 LEDS 55 4 sement einen drain 6 legal notice ENA M manufacturers warranty 36 N name of radio network 18 network cable 7 network key 18 notice legal sich ane ere stensnuess 37 O online wizard 13 prerequisites 13 P package contents 7 password protection 20 physical specifications 33 PLACING eis ssid arora wate a gua we dyer 17 power consumption 33 FRITZ WLAN Repeater 300E 40 R recovery electrical equipment 39 electronic equipment 39 FOCYCUINE srcsrsrcesdaiie tieit 39 5 security operating instructions 9 security settings 18 SSID din mc are 18 SUD DOME sare dco eae acoseue Gre aliew dis ere 34 information in the Internet 34 Via E Mail 35 symbols inthe manual 4 T technical specifications 33 troubleshooti
10. LAN port of the FRITZ WLAN Repeater using the LAN cable included with delivery Enable the setting Obtain an IP address auto matically for the computer s LAN port See the section Obtaining an IP Address Automatically on page 30 for in structions on how to configure the LAN port FRITZ WLAN Repeater 300E 15 Establishing a Connection Manually Starting the Configuration Wizard 1 Start a web browser on the computer that is connected with your FRITZIWLAN Repeater 2 Enter fritz repeater in the address line of the browser 3 The FRITZ WLAN Repeater Configuration Wizard is start ed Click Start and follow the instructions A secure WLAN connection is being established between the 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 work with the FRITZ WLAN Repeater continue reading from page 17 To find out how to configure the FRITZ WLAN Repeater using it s user interface continue reading from page 20 FRITZ WLAN Repeater 300E 16 Extending the Range of the WLAN Radio Network 4 Extending the Range of the WLAN Radio Network This chapter describes how to extend the range of your WLAN radio network using the FRITZ WLAN Repeater 4 1 Prerequisite The FRITZ WLAN Repeater must b
11. N 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 line wizard if the following prerequisites are met Prerequisites e Windows 7 Windows Vista or Windows XP with Service Pack 2 or higher must be installed on your computer e The computer must have access to the Internet e The SSID radio network name of the WLAN base station must be set to visible announced The SSID of a FRITZ Box is visible upon delivery e Ifa MAC address filter is active in your WLAN base sta tion the MAC address of the FRITZ WLAN Repeater must be entered there as an exception You can also disable the MAC address filter until the connection to the FRITZ WLAN Repeater is established Connecting FRITZ WLAN Repeater with FRITZ Box 1 Connect the FRITZ WLAN Repeater to an electrical outlet in the vicinity of the FRITZ Box pj r Connecting the FRITZ WLAN Repeater to electrical power 2 Start a web browser on your computer 3 Enter www avm de en repeater in the address field of the browser FRITZ WLAN Repeater 300E 13 Establishing a Connection Using the Online Wizard 4 Save the FRITZ WLAN Repeater 300E online wizard on your computer 5 Start the online wizard by double clicking the executable exe file 6 Follow the instructions A secure WLAN connection is being es
12. Overview page No automatic logout will take place on these pages 6 3 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 1 Open the FRITZ WLAN Repeater user interface 2 Click Wizards and start the Update Firmware Wizard The Wizard checks whether new firmware is available for your FRITZ Box If a new firmware is available the Wizard displays the version number of the firmware Click the link under the firmware version to view information about the firmware Read this information before starting the firmware up date FRITZ WLAN Repeater 300E 21 Performing a Firmware Update 3 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 N FRITZ WLAN Repeater during the firmware update The firmware update is complete when the Power LED stops flashing FRITZ WLAN Repeater 300E 22 Help in Case of Errors 7 Help in Case of Errors pA LEDs Not On The LEDs on the FRITZ WLAN Repeater do not light up Cause The FRITZ WLAN Repeater has no electricity Help e Make sure that the FRITZ WLAN Repeater is connected to electrical power e Make sure that the elect
13. a tion Wizard Microsoft Windows 7 Windows Vista or Windows XP Internet access FRITZ WLAN Repeater 300E 8 Security and Handling 2 2 Security and Handling When working with the FRITZ WLAN Repeater be sure to ob N serve the following security instructions in order to protect yourself and the FRITZ WLAN Repeater from harm Never let liquids get inside the FRITZ WLAN Repeater Otherwise electric shocks or short circuits may result The FRITZ WLAN Repeater is intended for indoor use on ly Do not open the FRITZ WLAN Repeater housing The de vice contains hazardous components and should only be opened by authorized repair technicians Do not install the FRITZ WLAN Repeater during an electri cal storm 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 sources of interference like microwave devices or elec tric devices with large metal housings and from radia tors FRITZ WLAN Repeater 300E 9 Connecting FRITZ WLAN Repeater with a WLAN Base Station 3 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 Rep
14. at supports WPS as described below In this case please also take note of the instruction in the docu mentation of your WLAN base station 1 Connect the FRITZ WLAN Repeater to an electrical outlet in the vicinity of the FRITZ Box Connecting the FRITZ WLAN Repeater to electrical power 2 Press the WPS button on the FRITZ WLAN Repeater Hold the button down until the WLAN LED begins flashing This takes about 6 seconds ba 6 seconds FRITZ WLAN Repeater 300E 11 Establishing a Connection Using WPS 3 Now press the WLAN button on the FRITZ Box within the next two minutes Hold the WLAN button down un tilthe WLAN LED of the FRITZ Box begins flashing This takes about 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 To find out how to extend the range of your WLAN radio net work with the FRITZ WLAN Repeater continue reading from page 17 To find out how to configure the FRITZ WLAN Repeater using it s user interface continue reading from page 20 FRITZ WLAN Repeater 300E 12 Establishing a Connection Using the Online Wizard 22 Establishing a Connection Using the Online Wizard If your WLA
15. atically Use the following DNS server addresses Validate settings upon exit Advanced Properties of the Internet protocol TCP IP 5 Click OK to save the settings 6 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 IPv 6 as well Now the computer receives an IP address from the WLAN base station FRITZ WLAN Repeater 300E 31 Cannot Access Devices in the Network Obtaining an IP Address Automatically in Mac OS X 1 Select the System Preferences in the Apple menu 2 Inthe System Preferences window click the Net work icon 3 Inthe Network window select the Built in Ethernet entry from the list Click the Advanced button 4 The TCP IP settings page opens Select the Using DHCP option from the Configure IPv4 drop down list 5 Click OK Now the computer receives an IP address from the WLAN base station FRITZ WLAN Repeater 300E 32 Technical Specifications 8 Technical Specifications 8 1 Physical Specifications Dimensions w x hx d approx 101 x 76 x 76 mm Supply voltage 230 V 50 Hz Total power consumption approx 5 W Weight approx 120 g Antennae two dual band antennas integrated Ethernet LAN port over RJ45 socket gigabit Ethernet 10 100 100
16. ctions f This symbol indicates important instructions that must be Highlighting Highlighting Function Examples Quotation marks Buttons Help Menus System Info Display Blue and under Address to be fritz repeater lined text entered in the web browser Blue text Links and refer Forinstructions on connecting ences within this the FRITZ WLAN Repeater with manual your WLAN base station see page 10 FRITZ WLAN Repeater 300E 4 Getting to Know FRITZ WLAN Repeater 300E 1 Getting to Know FRITZ WLAN Repeater 300E This chapter presents a quick overview of the various func tions of your FRITZ WLAN Repeater 300E 1 1 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 Once the FRITZ WLAN Repeater is connected with your WLAN base station you can also register computers and other WLAN devices on the FRITZ WLAN Repeater instead of on the base station WLAN devices located outside the range of the WLAN base station receive access to the radio network and the base sta tion s Internet connection via the FRITZ WLAN Repeater FRITZ WLAN Repeater 300E in a radio network FRITZ WLAN Repeater 300E 5 Button and LEDs Connecting a Device
17. e connected with your WLAN base station For instructions on connecting the FRITZ WLAN Repeater with your WLAN base station see the chapter Connecting FRITZ WLAN Repeater with a WLAN Base Station from page 10 4 2 Choosing the Best Location for FRITZ WLAN Repeater Choose an appropriate location and plug the FRITZ WLAN Repeater into an electrical outlet there 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 e The best location is halfway between your WLAN base station and the devices the FRITZ WLAN Repeater should integrate into your wireless network If there is no electrical outlet at this location test differ ent other locations The LEDs asa display the quality of the radio signal the FRITZ WLAN Repeater receives from the WLAN base Station The better the received radio signal the better the radio signal sent by the FRITZ WLAN Repeater e Make sure to keep sufficient distance from potential sources of interference like microwave devices electric devices with large metal housings radiators or walls FRITZ WLAN Repeater 300E 17 Integrating WLAN Devices into the Wireless Network 4 3 Integrating WLAN Devices into the Wireless Network FRITZ WLAN Repeater WLAN Settings T
18. eater at your WLAN base station oul Establishing a Connection Using WPS Using WPS Wi Fi Protected Setup you can establish quickly and easily a secure WLAN connection You can use WPS if the following prerequisites are met Prerequisites e The WLAN base station must support WPS The following FRITZ Box models for instance support WPS FRITZ Box Fon WLAN 7390 7270 and 7240 FRITZ Box 6360 Cable FRITZ Box WLAN 3370 and 3270 e WPS must be enabled in the WLAN base station WPS is enabled upon delivery in the latest FRITZ Box models In older FRITZ Box models enable the WPS method in the user interface under WLAN Security WPS Quick Connection e The WLAN base station must support the WPA or WPA2 encryption standard e The SSID radio network name of the WLAN base station must be set to visible announced The SSID of a FRITZ Box is visible upon delivery e Ifa MAC address filter is active in your WLAN base sta tion the MAC address of the FRITZ WLAN Repeater must be entered there as an exception You can also disable the MAC address filter until the connection to the FRITZ WLAN Repeater is established FRITZ WLAN Repeater 300E 10 Establishing a Connection Using WPS Connecting FRITZ WLAN Repeater via WPS with FRITZ Box 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 th
19. er express or implied relating to the AVM product s quality performance or suit ability for any given purpose which deviates from the performance specifications contained in the product description The licensee bears all risk in regard to hazards and impairments of quality which may arise in connection with the use of this product 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 AVM expressly disclaims all liability for the loss of or damage to hardware or software or data as a result of direct or indirect errors or destruction and for any costs including connection charges related to the documentation and the software and due to incorrect installations not per formed by AVM itself The information in this documentation and the software are subject to change without notice for the purpose of technical improvement We offer a manufacturer s warranty for this original product The warranty conditions are present ed from page 36 of this manual AVM GmbH 2011 2012 All rights reserved Documentation release 02 2012 AVM Audiovisuelles Marketing AVM Computersysteme und Computersysteme GmbH Vertriebs GmbH Alt Moabit 95 Alt Moabit 95 10559 Berlin 10559 Berlin Germany Germany AVM in the Internet www avm de en Trademarks Unless otherwise indicated all trademarks mentioned are
20. he FRITZ WLAN Repeater is preconfigured so that the radio network name 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 Establishing a WLAN Connection 1 Open the WLAN software of your computer or of another WLAN device 2 Search for WLAN devices in your vicinity 3 Select the SSID radio network name of your WLAN base station from the list of WLAN devices found If the WLAN device is located within the range of the WLAN base station and within the range of the FRITZ WLAN Repeater the SSID of the WLAN base station will appear twice in the search results Select either of the SSIDs Your computer will automatically connect with the WLAN device that has the stronger signal 4 Establish the WLAN connection As soon as the WLAN connection has been established the WLAN device receives access to the radio network and to the Internet connection of the WLAN base station FRITZ WLAN Repeater 300E 18 Connecting Devices to the LAN Port 5 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
21. im lapses no later than six months after being rejected by us 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 36 Legal Notice Legal Notice This documentation and the software it describes are protected by copyright AVM grants the non exclusive right to use the software which is supplied exclusively in object code format The licens ee may create only one copy ofthe software which may be used exclusively for backup use AVM reserves all rights that are not expressly granted to the licensee Without previous approval in writing and except for in cases permitted by law it is particularly prohibited to e copy propagate or in any other manner make this documentation or this software publicly ac cessible or e process disassemble reverse engineer translate decompile or in any other manner open the software and subsequently copy propagate or make the software publicly accessible in any other manner This documentation and software have been produced with all due care and checked for correct ness in accordance with the best available technology AVM GmbH disclaims all liability and war ranties wheth
22. le of the FRITZ WLAN Repeater is ready for operation LAN on A network connection is active to a con nected device network adapter hub or switch All flashing Factory settings are loaded 153 Package Contents FRITZ WLAN Repeater 300E one printed quick guide e one network cable LAN cable FRITZ WLAN Repeater 300E Before You Connect the FRITZ WLAN Repeater 2 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 21 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 and use either the 2 4 or 5 GHz frequency band The WLAN base station must support automatic IP ad dress assignment DHCP The WLAN base station must support forwarding of IP based protocols Address Resolution Protocol For the first configuration of the WLAN The SSID radio network name must be set to visible and the MAC ad dress filter must be disabled For a FRITZ Box both set tings are configured upon delivery For WPS functionality a WPS compliant WLAN base sta tion with up to date firmware For the first configuration of the WLAN without WPS a WLAN client that supports the WPA encryption standard For the first configuration of the WLAN using the Install
23. ng 23 U user interface Openg ccrerisren isori soe 20 password protection 20 W Wallantyfe ire 36 WLAN eai e n ee een aa 6 establishing connections 18 extending range 17 network key 18 security settings 18 switching on off 6 WPS aae ce 10 WLAN base station connecting with 10 WPS Wi Fi Protected Setup 10 WPS connection BUTTON ne season 6 prerequisites 10 with FRITZIBox 10 FRITZIWLAN Repeater 300E 41
24. nnect the FRITZ WLAN Repeater with your WLAN base station see Connecting FRITZ WLAN Repeater with a WLAN Base Station from page 10 FRITZ WLAN Repeater 300E 27 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 encryption method is set in the FRITZ WLAN Repeater check the user interface page 20 For connections to the WLAN base station the FRITZ WLAN Repeater applies the encryption method and WLAN key of the base station If the connection was established using WPS the base station has WPA WPA2 encryption configured Cause Only for use of WLAN Services WZC Windows Zero Configura tion in Windows XP with Service Pack 2 The Microsoft patch for WPA2 IEEE 802 11i is not installed Help Install the current patch for Microsoft Windows XP with Service Pack 2 from the web page http support microsoft com or install Service Pack 3 Cause Another 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 Your FRITZ WLAN Repeater then will use the same channel automatically FRITZ WLAN Repeater 300E 28 Th
25. nter fritz repeater in the address field of the browser e 9 fritz repeater The user interface is displayed If the user interface is not displayed please see the instruc tions in the section The User Interface Is Not Displayed on page 24 6 2 Protecting the User Interface with a Password You can protect the user interface with a password The pass word will be requested every time the user interface is opened This protects the settings of your FRITZ WLAN Repeater from unauthorized access We strongly recommend setting up and using password pro A tection for the user interface FRITZ WLAN Repeater 300E 20 Performing a Firmware Update Setting Up Password Protection As long as no password protection has been set up every time you open the user interface you will be prompted to en ter a password If you disabled this message here is how to set password protection 1 Open the FRITZ WLAN Repeater user interface 2 Goto the System Password menu 3 Enter a password and save the password by clicking Apply Password protection is now enabled Logging Off the User Interface When password protection is enabled you can log off the user interface at any time To do so click CP Log off If you do not click on the user interface for a period of longer than ten minutes you will be logged off automatically The only pages excepted from this are those which are constantly updated like the
26. rical outlet is active Test this by plugging another functioning electrical device into this outlet Cause The display on the FRITZ WLAN Repeater was switched off completely Help Open the user interface of the FRITZ WLAN Repeater in the web browser see page 20 In the System Display menu enable the Always show Status information option and click Apply to save the setting FRITZ WLAN Repeater 300E 23 The User Interface Is Not Displayed 7 2 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 Help Open the network overview of your WLAN base station Note the IP address listed there for your FRITZ WLAN Repeater Enter this IP address in the address line of your browser If the connection to the WLAN station is interrupted connect your computer to the FRITZ WLAN Repeater using the LAN cable included with delivery Then enter the IP address http 192 168 178 2 in the address line of your browser ripe No Connection with the WLAN Base Station Cannot establish a WLAN connection between the FRITZ WLAN Repeater and your WLAN base station Cause The FRITZ WLAN Repeater is located outside the WLAN range of your base station Help Reduce the distance between the two devices Connect the FRITZ WLAN Repeater
27. roughput Too Slow for WLAN N 7 5 Throughput Too Slow for WLAN N A WLAN device for instance a computer connected with the FRITZ WLAN Repeater should use the 802 11n WLAN N standard for high data transmission speeds The throughput achieved by this device is too low for WLAN N Cause In the FRITZ WLAN Repeater in the WLAN base station orin both devices an encryption method other than WPA2 has been configured Help The 802 11n WLAN standard can be used only with the encryption method WPA2 Set the WLAN base station and the FRITZ WLAN Repeater to WPA2 You can also use the 802 11n WLAN standard in non encrypted open WLAN networks However an open WLAN radio network is a security risk Therefore we strongly recommend encrypting all WLAN radio networks 7 6 Cannot Access Devices in the Network No other devices in the network can be accessed Cause A firewall is running on the devices Help Configure the firewall to allow access to the network Cause The devices are not configured to receive their IP addresses automatically Help Set up the devices as directed in the section Obtaining an IP Address Automatically from page 30 FRITZ WLAN Repeater 300E 29 Cannot Access Devices in the Network Cause The devices are not bound to TCP IP Help Check the network connection of the network adapter in the device in question See the documentation of your operating system for more information
28. tablished between the FRITZ WLAN Repeater and the FRITZ Box The FRITZ WLAN Repeater is preconfigured so that the radio N 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 work with the FRITZ WLAN Repeater continue reading from page 17 To find out how to configure the FRITZ WLAN Repeater using it s user interface continue reading from page 20 FRITZ WLAN Repeater 300E 14 Establishing a Connection Manually 3 3 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 You can connect the FRITZ WLAN Repeater using the network cable included with delivery or you can establish the connec tion wirelessly via WLAN 1 Connect the FRITZ WLAN Repeater to an electrical outlet in the vicinity of the FRITZ Box Connecting the FRITZ WLAN Repeater to electrical power Establish a WLAN connection between your computer and the FRITZ WLAN Repeater Open the WLAN software of your computer select WPA as encryption method and enter the WPA WPA2 key 00000000 8 zeros which is the value preset in the FRITZ WLAN Repeater or Connect your computer to the
29. that does not support WLAN These are computers blu ray players TVs satellite TV receivers printers IP cam eras or network storage devices for instance The connected device is then integrated via the FRITZ WLAN Repeater into your wireless network and can use the Internet connection of the WLAN base station ALAN cable to connect a network device is included in the FRITZ WLAN Repeater package Example Network Storage If you would like to use a network storage in your wireless net work you can connect the device to the FRITZ WLAN Repeater s LAN port All computers connected wirelessly with the FRITZ WLAN Repeater or the WLAN base station then can download files from the network storage or save files to the network storage FRITZ WLAN Repeater 300E 19 The User Interface of the FRITZIWLAN Repeater 6 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 Detailed descriptions of and instructions for settings and fea tures of the FRITZ WLAN Repeater are presented in the user interface s Online Help 6 1 Opening the User Interface The user interface can be opened on every computer connect ed with the FRITZ WLAN Repeater or the WLAN base station 1 Start a web browser on your computer 2 E
30. 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 The connected device receives access to your WLAN radio net work and the Internet over the FRITZ WLAN Repeater 300E 1 2 Button and LEDs The FRITZ WLAN Repeater has a button and various LEDs on the front panel LEDs and button Button The following functions are operated using the button Function Press for at least To switch WLAN on and off 1 second To initiate WPS quick connection 6 seconds To reset the repeater to factory settings 15 seconds FRITZ WLAN Repeater 300E 6 Package Contents LEDs LED Condition Meaning flashing No connection with WLAN base station or searching for WLAN base station up to 5 LEDS The more LEDs are lit up the stronger the are lit up signal of the WLAN radio connection be tween the WLAN base station and the FRITZ WLAN Repeater Power flashing e FRITZ WLAN Repeater starts e Updating the firmware of the FRITZ WLAN Repeater on FRITZ WLAN Repeater is ready for operation WLAN flashing e FRITZ WLAN Repeater adopts WLAN settings e Switching WLAN radio network on or off e Performing WPS flashing rapid WPS procedure was aborted More than ly two WLAN devices are performing WPS at the same time Repeat the procedure on The WLAN modu
31. uct announcements and new product versions Frequently Asked Questions FAQs We would like to make our products as easy to use as possi ble If you still have problems sometimes you need just a tip to resolve them In our FAQs you will find answers to the questions users ask about our products most often The FAQs can be viewed at the following address www avm de en service faqs FRITZ WLAN Repeater 300E 34 Support from the Support Team 9 3 Support from the Support Team Should problems with your FRITZ WLAN Repeater arise we recommend taking the following steps 1 Ifyou have any problems seek first aid by consulting the chapter Help in Case of Errors from page 23 This chapter also presents tips on problems with estab lishing connections 2 Read our FAQs in the Internet www avm de en service faqs This site contains answers to questions our customers have frequently asked our Support team Please take advantage of the information sources described above before contacting AVM support Support by E mail You can send us an English language e mail request at any time using the Service area of our web site The Service area can be reached at www avm de en service 1 Select the product for which you need support from the Support area 2 Click the Mail Form link to open the e mail form 3 Fill out the form in English 4 Send it to AVM by clicking the Send b
32. utton Our Support team will respond by e mail as quickly as possi ble FRITZ WLAN Repeater 300E 35 Manufacturer s Warranty We offer a manufacturer s warranty of 5 years on the hardware of this original product The warran ty period begins with the purchase date from the first end user Compliance with the warranty pe riod can be proven by submission of the original invoice or comparable documents This warranty does not restrict your warranty rights based on the contract of sale or other statutory rights Within the warranty period we will remove defects to the product which are demonstrably due to faults in materials or manufacturing Our warranty does not cover defects which occur due to in correct installation improper use non observance of instructions in the user manual normal wear and tear or defects in the environment of the system third party hardware or software We may at our discretion repair or replace the defective product Claims other than the right to the removal of defects which is mentioned in these terms of warranty are not constituted We guarantee that the software conforms with general specifications not however that the soft ware meets your individual requirements Delivery costs will not be reimbursed Products which have been replaced revert to our ownership Claims recognized under warranty entail neither an extension or recommencement of the warranty period If we reject a warranty claim this cla
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