FRITZ!Powerline 500E - Telecom Namibia Limited
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1. Table of Contents 21 2 2 2 3 3 1 3 2 3 3 3 4 4 1 4 2 5 1 D2 5 3 5 4 Symbols and Highlighting 0 200 eee 4 FRITZ Powerline 500E ee eens 5 Before You Connect the FRITZ Powerline 6 Package Contents 2404406068660 0664604 bdo ood OEE ed RS 6 Sec rity INSUUCIIONS 4 4445 cda0ecend dette tadeaseosedecesusad 6 LEDs Buttons and Network Port 0 cece ee eee wees 7 Connecting the FRITZ Powerline 2000 9 Connecting FRITZ Powerline 500E Set 202s 9 Expanding a FRITZ Powerline Network 0 00 e ee eeee 10 Connecting Powerline Adapters from Other Manufacturers 11 Connecting Multiple Network Devices 0 cece aes 11 Security in the Powerline Network 12 EMCIVDUON 22 5004 aucdaueeece net on eae sense NER 12 Changing the Network Password 0c cece cece eens 12 Application Examples ccc cece eens 16 Internet Connection for All Network Devices 04 16 Networking Computers cc ce cece eee eens 17 Game Consoles on the Internet Connection or in the Home Network 18 TVs and Stereo Systems in the Network 00 ee eeee 19 10 10 1 10 2 10 3 10 4 10 5 11 12 13 14 15 tsd 15 2 15 3 The AVM FRITZ Powerline Program 20 Factory Settings wc wceavury daekesaan eae boeken eden 22 Power saving Features of FRITZ Powerline 500E 23 Optimizing Tran2. Home Network user interface path entries and names of M C Pictures folders and files Info Blue underlined text designates addresses fritz box to be entered in the browser Blue text designates links and references see page 36 within this manual Bold type emphasizes important words Do not click FRITZ Powerline 500E 1 FRITZ Powerline 500E FRITZ Powerline 500E allows data to be transmitted over the electrical wiring in your home With FRITZ Powerline 500E you connect network devices like comput ers game consoles and televisions via electrical wiring in what is known as a powerline network The powerline network can then be connected to your Internet router Internet connection and home net work In a powerline connection over electrical wiring a network device for instance your computer is connected to a FRITZ Powerline 500E with a network cable An additional network device for instance your Inter net router is connected with the second FRITZ Powerline 500E in the same way Each FRITZ Powerline 500E is plugged into a power outlet in your home to provide the connection between the two devices With the powerline connection to the Internet router the connected computer receives access to the Internet The FRITZ Powerline 500E Set includes two adapters which require no setup Upon delivery both FRITZ Powerline 500E are configured such that connections are safely encrypted from t
3. be blocked or covered e The FRITZ Powerline 500E is intended for indoor use only e Never let liquids get inside the FRITZ Powerline 500E Otherwise electric shocks or short circuits may result Do not open the FRITZ Powerline 500E housings The de vices contain hazardous components and should only be opened by authorized repair technicians e Remove the device from the mains before cleaning Clean the device using only a moist cloth LEDs Buttons and Network Port 2 3 LEDs Buttons and Network Port LEDs FRITZ Powerline 500E has three LEDs that display the operat ing status LED Condition Meaning on FRITZ Powerline has electrical power flashing FRITZ Powerline is restarting or confi guring security settings flashing every 15 seconds FRITZ Powerline is on standby off FRITZ Powerline has no electrical power on The network port LAN port is occup ied off No network cable is connected or the device connected to the network cable is switched off on FRITZ Powerline is connected with the powerline network and sending or receiving data off FRITZ Powerline did not detect any compatible powerline devices or did not detect any devices that use the same network key If you do not want to use the LEDs you can switch them off in the AVM FRITZ Powerline program or in the user interface of a connected FRITZ Box L
4. connects with the FRITZ Powerline network Generally an LED indicates when this process has been completed Connecting Multiple Network Devices You can also operate multiple network devices on FRITZ Pow erline if you connect a standard switch or hub to the network port on FRITZ Powerline All of the network devices connected to the switch or hub can then exchange data with all other de vices in the local network 11 Security in the Powerline Network 4 Security in the Powerline Network FRITZ Powerline 500E is delivered with a preset individual network password This protects connections within the FRITZ Powerline from the outset The network password within a powerline network has two functions e The network password is the code word for exclusive access to the network It identifies the adapter in the network Up to four powerline networks can exist within a single circuit They are separated from each other by their network passwords e The network password is used to encrypt the user data during data transmission 4 1 Encryption FRITZ Powerline uses AES 128 Bit encryption This encryption method is used both to identify FRITZ Powerline in the power line network and for encryption during data transmission Both adapters from the FRITZ Powerline Set are delivered with a preset individual network password From the outset this guarantees secure connections in the FRITZ Powerline net work Additional FRITZ Powe
5. floors of your home But generally there is only one Internet connection With FRITZ Powerline you use the electrical wiring to connect all devices with the Internet connection In contrast to a wireless network this type of 16 Networking Computers connection is not limited by structural components like reinforced concrete or clay plaster delivers high transmission speeds and can be set up easily and economically ore Networking Computers Computers connected with each other in a network can ex change data among each other and share hard drives or print ers Portable computers laptop notebook tablet etc can be integrated into the home network temporarily With FRITZ Powerline 500E you connect your computers via electrical wiring in a powerline network 17 Game Consoles on the Internet Connection or in the Home Network 5 3 Game Consoles on the Internet Connection or in the Home Network With FRITZ Powerline 500E you can integrate your game con sole into your network If the network is connected to the In ternet you can play against users all over the world and download game add ons 18 TVs and Stereo Systems in the Network pe TVs and Stereo Systems in the Network With FRITZ Powerline 500E you can integrate your TV and your stereo system into your network When the network is con nected with the Internet the TV c
6. EDs Buttons and Network Port Button FRITZ Powerline 500E has two buttons Button Reset Button Function Restores the factory settings to FRITZ Powerline Security Button Integrates into an existing powerline network LAN Port FRITZ Powerline 500E has a network port LAN port for com puters and other network devices This port is a gigabit Ethernet port Connecting the FRITZ Powerline 3 Connecting the FRITZ Powerline With FRITZ Powerline 500E Set you can set up a powerline network and expand it with further adapters 3 1 Connecting FRITZ Powerline 500E Set 1 Insert the first FRITZ Powerline adapter in an outlet near your FRITZ Box 2 Connect your FRITZ Box to the FRITZ Powerline adapter with a LAN cable FRITZ Box 3 Plug the second FRITZ Powerline adapter into any outlet in your home 4 Usea LAN cable to connect a computer or another net work device such as a television to the second FRITZ Powerline adapter Expanding a FRITZ Powerline Network Now you can use the Internet connection of the FRITZ Box on the network device e Expanding a FRITZ Powerline Network An existing FRITZ Powerline powerline network can be ex panded with additional FRITZ Powerline adapters 1 Insert the new FRITZ Powerline in an electrical outlet near a plugged in FRITZ Powerline that is already part of the powerline n
7. VM itself Die in dieser Dokumentation enthaltenen Informationen und die Software k nnen ohne beson dere Ank ndigung zum Zwecke des technischen Fortschritts ge ndert werden AVM GmbH 2012 All rights reserved Documentation release 08 2012 AVM Audiovisuelles Marketing AVM Computersysteme AVM in the Internet und Computersysteme GmbH Vertriebs GmbH www avm de en Alt Moabit 95 Alt Moabit 95 D 10559 Berlin D 10559 Berlin Germany Germany Marks Marks like AVM FRITZ and FRITZ Box product names and logos are protected marks owned by AVM GmbH Microsoft Windows and the Windows logo are trademarks owned by Micro soft Corporation in the USA and or other countries Apple App Store iPhone iPod and iPad are marks owned by Apple Inc in the USA and or other countries IOS is a mark owned by Cisco Tech nology Inc in den USA and or other countries Google and Android are marks owned by Google Inc in the USA and or other countries All other marks like product names logos commercial names are owned by their respective holders 36 Declaration of CE Conformity The manufacturer AVM GmbH Alt Moabit 95 D 10559 Berlin herewith declares that the product FRITZ Powerline 500E Powerline adapter complies with the following directives 2004 108 EC EMC Directive Electromagnetic Compatibility 2006 95 EC Low Voltage Directive Electrical equipment designed for use within certain voltage limits 2009 125 EC EU directive ecod
8. a signal Standard IEEE P1901 FRITZ Powerline complies with the IEEE P1901 standard IEEE P1901 is a standard that defines the settings for net works over power lines IEEE P1901 provides for data transmission rates of up to 500 Mbit s 28 Electromagnetic Interference 12 Electromagnetic Interference There are norms that limit the emission of high frequency in terference for all electronic devices For FRITZ Powerline the norm EN 55022 Information technology equipment Radio disturbance characteristics Limits and methods of measure ment applies FRITZ Powerline thus does not cause any more interference than power drills refrigerators or similar con sumers Disturbance of wireless communications applications No disturbance of wireless communications applica tions is to be expected Radio reception is generally re stricted to the FM band between 87 20 and 108 00 MHz The FRITZ Powerline band is considerably lower at 2 to 68 MHz Interference in the amateur radio bands No disturbance of amateur radio bands are to be expected either With in the frequency bands of amateur radio FRITZ Power line transmits at a lower level the transmitting capacity is relatively low and through symmetrical coupling only a very small part of it is radiated by the power line 29 Comparison with other Network Technologies 13 Comparison with other Network Technologies powerline is suitable for building small t
9. adapter e Factory settings can be restored to each adapter e Firmware updates of visible FRITZ Powerline adapter When you use FRITZ Powerline in a FRITZ Box home network the FRITZ Box user interface gives you additional information about the network 21 Factory Settings 7 Factory Settings The adapters from the FRITZ Powerline Set are delivered with preset values for the adapter name LED control power saving function green mode and network password settings These four settings can be changed as needed There are two ways to restore the factory set tings later Restoring Factory Settings with the Reset Button 1 Plug a FRITZ Powerline adapter into an outlet 2 Press the Reset button on the adapter and hold it down for ca two seconds Use a pointed object to do this for instance a paper clip or a mechanical pencil since the button is recessed in the top of the housing to keep it from being pressed by accident All LEDs go out fora moment and then the adapter will re start AS soon as the Power LED stops flashing the proce dure has been concluded Restoring Factory Settings with AVM FRITZ Powerline 1 Plug aFRITZ Powerline adapter into an outlet 2 Use a network cable to connect the FRITZ Powerline adapter to a computer on which the AVM FRITZ Power line program is installed 3 Start the AVM FRITZ Powerline program and double click the icon of the FRITZ Powerline adapte
10. an use services like video on demand IP TV or services available in the Internet like You Tube and Flickr The stereo system can receive web radio sta tions Both devices also enjoy access to the collections of photographs videos and music available in the home net work which can be accessed on network storage 19 The AVM FRITZ Powerline Program 6 The AVM FRITZ Powerline Program For FRITZ Powerline there is the AVM FRITZ Powerline program a user interface for the FRITZ Powerline network The program offers you an overview of the FRITZ Powerline adapters used in the network and the adapters from other manufacturers An individual device profile can be displayed for each adapter Download for Free You can download AVM FRITZ Powerline from the Internet free of change from www avm de en powerline Operating Systems The program is available for the Windows 7 Vista und XP op erating systems Features e Graphical overview of all powerline adapters in the net work Sending 185 MEBs Receiving 176 MBAs e Additional powerline adapters can be added to the se cure powerline network e Support in locating the best outlet e LEDs can be switched on and off Energy savings through reduced throughput rates on the network port e Additional network encryption options e Naming the adapters in the network 20 The AVM FRITZ Powerline Program e Display of the individual device profile for each
11. another as soon as the phase conductors run parallel over a certain distance Since this is the case in al most all buildings FRITZ Powerline can also be used across different phases 25 Electricity Meter Fuse Box GFCI Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter 10 3 Electricity Meter Fuse Box GFCI Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter Can a powerline connection extend over an electricity meter fuse box or GFCI The signal of powerline adapters can be received even on the other side of an electricity meter fuse box or GFCI or RCCB residual current circuit breaker even by unauthorized users like neighbors However data traffic in your FRITZ Powerline network is protected from unauthorized access The FRITZ Powerline network is secured upon delivery with an in dividual network password 128 Bit AES key Most powerline adapters from other manufacturers allow data exchange over powerline with no more than a standard preset network password However this does not protect access to the network and data transmission Use the Security button to establish a secure connection as soon as possible 10 4 Adapters from Other Manufacturers in the Powerline Network Can integrate adapters from other manufacturers in my powerline network The FRITZ Powerline comply with the IEEE P1901 standard and thus can be connected with all standard 200 and 500 Mbit s category powerline adapters For integration into the FRITZ Powerline network
12. cause rates depend so strongly on structural conditions Ethernet up to 100 meters 31 Technical Specifications 14 Technical Specifications Up to several hundred meters range on the power line Gigabit LAN Port Encryption AES 128 Bit ex works Transmission rate up to 500 Mbit s This is a gross val ue the attainable user data rate is lower The power lines and ambient conditions can also lower the trans mission rate Quality of Service Data prioritization for video transmis sion and Internet telephony free of interference Low power consumption of less than 4 W during opera tion efficient energy saving feature with less than 1 W on standby Power 100 to 240 V 50 60 Hz Multicast supports multicast sessions using IGMP Support for IPv6 Compatible with IEEE P1901 Compatible with 200 and 500 Mbit s powerline adapters Implementation is possible in parallel with a powerline network compliant with an older standard Dimensions 92 x 61 x 72 mm LxWxH Weight ca 170 g 32 Customer Service 15 Customer Service Be it product documentation frequently asked questions tips or sup port this chapter presents information on all important service top ics 15 1 Information in the Internet On its web site AVM presents comprehensive information on your AVM product AVM Knowledge Base We would like to make our products as easy to use as possi ble If you still have problems sometimes
13. es ca ew EErEE ENEE 12 Security button ee ee eee 7 security instructionS 6 SlanGdld 44 40cee E E bo su E es 28 stereo systems in the network 19 SUDDO cia sk deGacddaweuae cakes RA 33 by e mail cee eee eee 34 information in the Internet 33 SWIC serpinti iktr ana ae ae eae 11 symbols inthe manual 06 4 T technical background 28 technical specifications 32 W WONG lt 6ouires 645 44o 08 ee Saree nes 35 40 41
14. esign requirements for energy related products The following norms were consulted to assess conformity EN 60950 1 2006 A11 2009 EN 50412 2 1 04 2006 A1 2010 EN 61000 3 2 2006 A2 2009 EN 55022 2010 EN 61000 3 3 2008 EN 55024 2010 The CE symbol confirms that this product conforms with the above mentioned norms and regulations P Fe Berlin 08 01 2012 Peter Faxel Technical Director 37 Disposal Information In accordance with European regulations and the Waste Elec trical and Electronic Equipment Directive WEEE the FRITZ Powerline 500E as well as all devices and electronic components contained in the package may not be disposed with household waste Please bring FRITZ Powerline 500E to a collection point in your local community for the disposal of electric and electron ic appliances after use Symbol for the separate collection of electric and electronic devices Note the symbol for the separate collection of electric and electronic devices FRITZ Powerline 500E and the electronic parts included with delivery must be disposed of separately from household waste 38 Index A application examples 16 game consoles on the Internet CONNECHONs sisri esac aadaaaen 18 Internet connection for all network aL E E cnet sated ol causexeae cs 16 networking multiple computers 17 TVs inthe network 19 B DUONG rerent ad Goat aan anes aes 7 C CE confor
15. etwork Press the Security button for one second to establish a new connection Within two minutes press the Security button on an existing FRITZ Powerline already connected in your net work and hold it down until the Powerline LED stops flashing Now plug the new FRITZ Powerline into the desired pow er outlet The new FRITZ Powerline is now safely integrated in your net work 10 Connecting Powerline Adapters from Other Manufacturers 3 3 3 4 Connecting Powerline Adapters from Other Manufacturers In a FRITZ Powerline network you can also integrate powerline adapters from other manufacturers The prerequisite for this is that they are powerline devices of the 500 and 200 Mbit s category 1 Plug the powerline adapter from the other manufacturer into any outlet in your home 2 Press the Security button on a FRITZ Powerline already integrated in the network for one second in order to start transmission of the network password to the powerline adapter from the other manufacturer Always establish a secure powerline connection This keeps you from inadvertently integrating device ina neighboring powerline network 3 Within 2 minutes press the Security button on the powerline adapter from the other manufacturer to apply the new network password For detailed instructions see the documentation of the powerline adapter or contact the manufacturer The powerline adapter now
16. gram The setting for limiting data rates is called Green Mode For many applications in the home network a net data rate of 100 Mbit s is sufficient 23 Optimizing Transmission Capacity 9 Optimizing Transmission Capacity The power mains and the installed wiring are not designed for fast da ta transmission However if you follow the tips in this chapter with FRITZ Powerline you can use the power outlet as a fast data port Finding the Ideal Power Outlet The power mains does not offer shielded transmission which is generally the case for computer network cabling Thus ev ery branch every socket and every switch on the way be tween two stations reduces transmission capacity The short er and more direct route over the electrical wiring the higher the transmission capacity In the AVM FRITZ Powerline program the utilizable transmis sion capacity is displayed for each FRITZ Powerline to help you determine the ideal power outlet Avoiding Multi Outlet Strips Multi outlet strips have two disadvantages e they constitute a branch and thus reduce transmission capacity e devices plugged into the multi outlet strip that operate in parallel can interfere with the powerline signal Therefore the FRITZ Powerline should be operated directly at a wall outlet rather than at a multi outlet strip to allow a high er transmission capacity Multi outlet strips with surge protection should never be used in front of po
17. he outset Addition al FRITZ Powerline adapters including adapters from other manufac turers are easy to integrate into the powerline network to extend cov erage FRITZ Powerline 500E is the right solution whenever a network con nection is necessary but laying network cables is either impossible or undesirable FRITZ Powerline 500E is an economical solution for insti tutions as well like offices schools or hotels Before You Connect the FRITZ Powerline dsl Zia Before You Connect the FRITZ Powerline e Check the contents of your FRITZ Powerline 500E package e Read the security instructions before connecting FRITZ Powerline 500E Package Contents e two FRITZ Powerline 500E e two network cables e printed product information Security Instructions e Always plug FRITZ Powerline 500E directly into a wall outlet If at all possible do not plug FRITZ Powerline 500E into sockets on extension cords or multiple socket outlets power outlet strips e Insert FRITZ Powerline 500E in outlets located in a dry place that is free of dust and protected from direct sun light e FRITZ Powerline 500E may heat up during operation This is normal The FRITZ Powerline 500Es comply with the required safety regulations e Avoid operation in the direct vicinity of a radiator or heating unit and provide for sufficient ventilation The slits and openings on the housing are for ventilation and must not
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20. o medium sized networks like private home networks networks in offices practices hotels schools and similar institutions For this size of network the WLAN ra dio technology or Ethernet technology are also suitable Ethernet technology has become the premiere LAN technology for applications of this size Transmission Medium powerline Data transmission over the power lines WLAN Data transmission over radio Ethernet Data transmission over cabling intended exclu sively for the data network by cable Data Throughput Powerline Depending on the standard used gross transmission rates of 200 Mbit s and 500 Mbit s are currently possible Branches sockets and switches reduce transmission speed on the way between two stations The shorter and more direct the route the higher the transmission speed WLAN Depending on the WLAN standard used and the antenna technolo gy gross transmission values of between 11 and 450 Mbit s are possible Structural conditions and the number of wireless networks in the vi cinity influence the transmission speed Ethernet Gross transmission rates of 10 Mbit s 100 Mbit s Fast Ethernet 1000 Mbit s gigabit Ethernet and 10 Gbit s are specified The greater the distance between sender and recipient the lower the transmission speed 30 Comparison with other Network Technologies Range Powerline up to several hundred meters WLAN not specified be
21. onnected with the computer The FRITZ Powerline Device Profile window opens In the New network password field enter the same password you entered before for the first adapter Click OK Now the FRITZ Powerline connection is established with the new network password The process is concluded as soon as the Powerline LEDs on both adapters stop flashing 14 Changing the Network Password 9 Ifthere are more than two adapters in your network then the adapters that still have the old network password will no longer be visible in the AVM FRITZ Powerline pro gram In order to change their passwords as well pro ceed as follows for each individual adapter Connect the adapter with the computer on which the AVM FRITZ Powerline program is installed and repeat steps 6 through 8 15 Application Examples al Application Examples The network devices connected in a network can exchange data among each other and share network resources Computers exchange data and share an Internet connection or a printer The stereo system has access to the central music collection and the TV plays back vid eo on demand movies The following sections introduce several examples of how powerline networks can look Internet Connection for All Network Devices Network devices like computers game consoles or televisions are scattered over different rooms or even different
22. r The FRITZ Powerline Device Profile window opens 4 Click the Reset button and then OK All LEDs go out fora moment and then the adapter will re start AS soon as the Power LED stops flashing the proce dure has been concluded 22 Power saving Features of FRITZ Powerline 500E 8 Power saving Features of FRITZ Powerline 500E FRITZ Powerline is equipped with modern power saving features and adjusts its energy consumption to the given state of operation Maximum Power Consumption in normal operation less than 4 W e in standby less than 1 W Standby Mode FRITZ Powerline automatically switches to standby mode ap proximately five minutes after the connected network device has been switched off The LEDs on the adapter switch off as well Computers that can be started over the network Wake on LAN are not switched off completely so FRITZ Powerline does not switch to standby operation To allow standby oper ation of the adapter in spite of this you must either disable the Wake on LAN function or completely cut off the computer from the power supply using a multi outlet strip with its own power switch Green Mode The data rate on the network port of a FRITZ Powerline adapt er amounts to 1 Gbit s This data rate can be limited to 100 Mbit s for each adapter in order to reduce the energy consumption under load by up to 1 watt This limit is configured in the AVM FRITZ Powerline pro
23. rline adapters are integrated into the network safely and securely at the push of a button 4 2 Changing the Network Password The network password should be changed whenever there are concerns about security or whenever one larger network is to be divided into two or more smallers ones There are two ways you to change the network password of a powerline if necessary e by button a random new network password is generated automatically e using the AVM FRITZ Powerline program specify your own network password 12 Changing the Network Password Changing the Network Password by Button Plug all FRITZ Powerline adapters in any outlet in your home For this operation it makes sense to plug all adapters that are supposed to receive the new network password next to each other in a multi outlet strip T Plug the first two adapters into the sockets and press the Security button on both adapters for 12 seconds until all LEDs briefly turn off Now the FRITZ Powerline restart and each one automati cally assigns itself a randomly chosen network pass word Press the Security button on one of the two adapters for a second in order to start transmission of the new network password The Power LED begins flashing Within 2 minutes press the Security button on the other adapter so that it can receive the new network password Now the powerline connection is established with the new network pa
24. smission Capacity 24 Po ee ao oes ope sce ee hee ee be ea eee e ee ee 25 Multiple Powerline Networks in Once Circuit 06 25 FRITZ Powerline across Various Phases in the Power Supply 25 Electricity Meter Fuse Box GFCI Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter 26 Adapters from Other Manufacturers in the Powerline Network 26 Kinds of Devices on the Powerline Adapter 27 Powerline Technical Background 28 Electromagnetic Interference 0 0c eee ee 29 Comparison with other Network Technologies 30 Technical Specifications 0 0 eee eee eee 32 Customer Service 2 ee ee ee ee ee ee ees 33 Information inthe Internet ccc eee eee eee 33 Support from the Support Team eee ee es 33 Manufacturers Warranty ccc ccc cee ee eee tees 35 Legal Notice bas d0e6445 4408650 0 On 6H 4G ee aS 36 Lesa ENOCE aunicateeaeeed be Geese cede hea eee EENEN EEA 36 Declaration of CE Conformity ccc eee ees 37 Disposal Information ce eee eee ee ee teens 38 Ne eee keen eens san fer e ee E E 39 Symbols and Highlighting Symbols and emphasized text are used to mark certain information in this manual Symbols This symbol marks useful hints and tips This symbol indicates important instructions that must be observed to avoid malfunctions Highlighting Highlighting Example Quotation marks designate elements inthe
25. ssword The process is concluded as soon as the Powerline LEDs on both adapters stop flashing Proceed as follows for every additional adapter that is to receive the new network password Plug the adapter into a socket and press briefly the Se curity button on the adapter Within 2 minutes press the Security button on an adapter that already has the new network password 13 Changing the Network Password Changing the Network Password in the AVM FRITZ Powerline Program 1 Plug both FRITZ Powerline adapter into outlets in your home Use a network cable to connect one FRITZ Powerline adapter to a computer on which the AVM FRITZ Power line program is installed Restart the AVM FRITZ Powerline software and click the icon of the FRITZ Powerline adapter that is not connect ed with the computer The FRITZ Powerline Device Profile window opens Enter any password you like in the New network pass word field and then click OK The Set Network Password window opens Enter the device password of the FRITZ Powerline in the Device password field and then click OK The device password of the adapter is printed on the sticker on the base of the adapter housing Now FRITZ Powerline will restart As soon as the Power LED stops flashing the device has been restarted Next go to the AVM FRITZ Powerline program and dou ble click the icon of the FRITZ Powerline c
26. ufacturing Our warranty does not cover defects which oc cur due to incorrect installation improper use non obser vance 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 re place the defective product Claims other than the right to the removal of defects which is mentioned in these terms of war ranty are not constituted We guarantee that the software conforms with general speci fications not however that the software meets your individ ual requirements Delivery costs will not be reimbursed Prod ucts 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 war ranty claim this claim 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 Con tracts for the International Sale of Goods CISG 35 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 of the software which may be used exclusively for backup use AVM reserves all rights that are not expressly granted to the lice
27. werline The filters implemented for surge pro tection can block the powerline signal completely 24 FAQs 10 10 1 10 2 This section presents answers to questions that may arise about pow erline adapters and powerline networks Multiple Powerline Networks in Once Circuit Can multiple powerline networks exist in a single circuit Multiple FRITZ Powerline networks can exist within one circuit A powerline network consists of multiple adapters all of which use the same network password The network pass word is the code word for exclusive access to the network It identifies the adapter in the network and is also used to en crypt the user data The network password ensures that the network users can communicate securely and without inter ference Up to four powerline networks can exist within a single circuit Each network uses its own individual network password No network interferes with the communication of another network FRITZ Powerline across Various Phases in the Power Supply Can FRITZ Powerline be used across different phases of the power supply Yes home networking with FRITZ Powerline is possible even when the adapters are used in different phases phase con ductors of the home s power supply FRITZ Powerline routes the transmission data to the electrical wiring as high frequency signals This process is called mod ulation During a phase shift the powerline signal shifts from one phase to
28. you must share the network password with the other powerline adapter see Connecting Powerline Adapters from Other Manufacturers on page 11 26 Kinds of Devices on the Powerline Adapter 10 5 Kinds of Devices on the Powerline Adapter What kinds of devices can be connected to powerline All network devices that comply with the Ethernet IEEE 802 3 standard can be connected to the adapters The network devices in the computer field include for in stance network cards network hubs network switches rout ers and printer servers Network devices in the consumer electronics field can in clude for instance set top boxes game consoles stereo sys tems media receivers and Blu ray players IP telephones are also network devices 27 Powerline Technical Background 11 Powerline Technical Background Powerline is a network technology that uses existing electrical wires for data transmission The data signals are modulated onto the power lines Data Transmission through Modulation OFDM Powerline uses OFDM Orthogonal frequency division multi plexing for this modulation The powerline adapter works as a power line communication system Sending adapters modulate the data signals to a carrier fre quency in other words the carrier frequency is changed Re ceiving adapters demodulate the data signals meaning that they change the modulated frequency back to the carrier fre quency and the original dat
29. you need just a tip to resolve them In our AVM knowledge base you find immediately help and answers to your questions in easy dialogs In a guided navi gation we provide for customized solutions You find the AVM knowledge base on the AVM Internet pages in the Service area service avm de support en skb 15 2 Support from the Support Team Should problems with your FRITZ Powerline arise first we ad vise e Read our tips from the AVM Knowledge Base in the Ser vice area service avm de support en skb This site contains answers to questions our customers have frequently asked our Support team 33 Support from the Support Team 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 group and your product for which you need support from the Support area You will receive a selection of FAQs 2 Ifyou need more help click the Contact support but ton to open the e mail support form 3 Fill out the form and send it to AVM by clicking the Sub mit support request Our Support team will respond by e mail as quickly as possible 34 Manufacturer s Warranty 15 3 Manufacturer s Warranty Within the warranty period we will remove defects to the product which are demonstrably due to faults in materials or man
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