891186001 FRITZ!WLAN Repeater 300E Configuring and Operating
Table of Contents Symbols and Highlighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 1 Getting to Know FRITZ!WLAN Repeater 300E. . . . . . . . . . 5 1.1 1.2 1.3 FRITZ!WLAN Repeater 300E . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Button and LEDs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Package Contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 2 Before You Connect the FRITZ!WLAN Repeater .
7 Help in Case of Errors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23 7.1 7.2 7.3 7.4 7.5 7.6 LEDs Not On . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23 The User Interface Is Not Displayed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 No Connection with the WLAN Base Station . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 No WLAN Connection with a Computer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27 Throughput Too Slow for WLAN N . . . . . . . . .
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 operating your product. This symbol indicates important instructions that must be observed to avoid malfunctions. Highlighting Highlighting Function Quotation marks Buttons Examples “Help” Menus “System / “Info” Display” Blue and underlined text Address to be entered in the web browser fritz.
Getting to Know FRITZ!WLAN Repeater 300E 1 Getting to Know FRITZ!WLAN Repeater 300E This chapter presents a quick overview of the various functions of your FRITZ!WLAN Repeater 300E. 1.1 FRITZ!WLAN Repeater 300E The FRITZ!WLAN Repeater extends the range of the radio network of your FRITZ!Box or of another WLAN base station simply and securely. A WLAN base station connects multiple WLAN devices (for instance computers, printer, television) with each other and with the Internet.
Button and LEDs Connecting a Device to the WLAN via the LAN Port The FRITZ!WLAN Repeater has a gigabit LAN port to which you can connect any network device, for instance blu-ray players, satellite/TV receivers, printers, network storage devices or IP cameras. The connected device receives access to your WLAN radio network 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.
Package Contents LEDs LED Power WLAN Condition Meaning flashing No connection with WLAN base station or searching for WLAN base station up to 5 LEDs are lit up The more LEDs are lit up, the stronger the signal of the WLAN radio connection between the WLAN base station and the FRITZ!WLAN Repeater flashing • FRITZ!WLAN Repeater starts • Updating the firmware of the FRITZ!WLAN Repeater on FRITZ!WLAN Repeater is ready for operation flashing • FRITZ!WLAN Repeater adopts WLAN settings • Switc
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. 2.1 Operation Requirements In order to operate the FRITZ!WLAN Repeater 300E, you must have the following: • Your WLAN base station (WLAN access point) must support the IEEE 802.11n, 802.11g/a or 802.11b standard and use either the 2.4 or 5 GHz frequency band.
Security and Handling 2.2 Security and Handling When working with the FRITZ!WLAN Repeater, be sure to observe 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 only. • Do not open the FRITZ!WLAN Repeater housing.
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 another WLAN base station whose radio network the FRITZ!WLAN Repeater is to extend. You can also register two or more FRITZ!WLAN Repeater at your WLAN base station. 3.1 Establishing a Connection Using WPS Using WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup), you can establish quickly and easily a secure WLAN connection.
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 that supports WPS as described below. In this case, please also take note of the instruction in the documentation of your WLAN base station. 1. Connect the FRITZ!WLAN Repeater to an electrical outlet in the vicinity of the FRITZ!Box.
Establishing a Connection Using WPS INFO WLAN Festnetz Internet Now press the “WLAN” button on the FRITZ!Box within the next two minutes. Hold the “WLAN” button down until the “WLAN” LED of the FRITZ!Box begins flashing. This takes about 6 seconds. Power/DSL 3. 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.
Establishing a Connection Using the Online Wizard 3.2 Establishing a Connection Using the Online Wizard If your WLAN base station doesn’t support WPS, you can connect the FRITZ!WLAN Repeater with your WLAN base station using the online wizard. Start the online wizard at your computer. You can use the online wizard if the following prerequisites are met: Prerequisites • Windows 7, Windows Vista or Windows XP with Service Pack 2 or higher must be installed on your computer.
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 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.
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 connection wirelessly via WLAN. 1.
Establishing a Connection Manually Starting the Configuration Wizard 1. Start a web browser on the computer that is connected with your FRITZ!WLAN Repeater. 2. Enter fritz.repeater in the address line of the browser. 3. The FRITZ!WLAN Repeater Configuration Wizard is started. Click “Start” and follow the instructions. A secure WLAN connection is being established between the FRITZ!WLAN Repeater and the FRITZ!Box.
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 be 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.
Integrating WLAN Devices into the Wireless Network 4.3 Integrating WLAN Devices into the Wireless Network FRITZ!WLAN Repeater WLAN Settings The 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).
Connecting Devices to the LAN Port 5 Connecting Devices to the LAN Port WPS Connecting a device to the LAN port (network storage device, for example) The FRITZ!WLAN Repeater 300E has a LAN port at the underside of the device. You can connect to the LAN port a network device that does not support WLAN. These are computers, blu-ray players, TVs, satellite/TV receivers, printers, IP cameras or network storage devices, for instance.
The User Interface of the FRITZ!WLAN 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 updates. Detailed descriptions of and instructions for settings and features of the FRITZ!WLAN Repeater are presented in the user interface’s Online Help. 6.
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 enter a password. If you disabled this message, here is how to set password protection: 1. Open the FRITZ!WLAN Repeater user interface. 2. Go to the “System / Password” menu. 3. Enter a password and save the password by clicking “Apply”. Password protection is now enabled.
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 FRITZ!WLAN Repeater during the firmware update! The firmware update is complete when the “Power” LED stops flashing.
Help in Case of Errors 7 Help in Case of Errors 7.1 LEDs Not On The LEDs on the FRITZ!WLAN Repeater do not light up. Cause The FRITZ!WLAN Repeater has no electricity. Help • Make sure that the FRITZ!WLAN Repeater is connected to electrical power. • Make sure that the electrical 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.
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.
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”.
No Connection with the WLAN Base Station Cause The encryption of your WLAN base station is set to “WEP” or “non-encrypted”. WPS can only be used with WPA/WPA2 encryption. 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.
No WLAN Connection with a Computer 7.4 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.
No WLAN Connection with a Computer Cause The encryption method set in the FRITZ!WLAN Repeater is different 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.
Throughput 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, or in 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.
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. Obtaining an IP Address Automatically This section describes how to set automatic IP address assignment 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”.
Cannot Access Devices in the Network 4. On the “General” tab, enable the options “Obtain an IP address automatically” and “Obtain DNS server address automatically”. 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 Internet Protocol Version 6 (TCP/IPv6) as well.
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. In the “System Preferences” window, click the “Network” icon. 3. In the “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”.
Technical Specifications 8 Technical Specifications 8.1 Physical Specifications 8.2 • • • • • • Dimensions (w x h x d) approx. 101 x 76 x 76 mm • • IEEE 802.11n, compatible with IEEE 802.11a/g/b • • WLAN: 2.4 GHz max. 100 mW/5 GHz max. 200 mW • Operating temperature: 0 °C – +40 °C Supply voltage: 230 V / 50 Hz Total power consumption: approx. 5 W Weight: approx.
Customer Service Guide 9 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. 9.1 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.
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. If you 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 establishing 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.
Manufacturer’s Warranty We offer a manufacturer’s warranty of 5 years on the hardware of this original product. The warranty period begins with the purchase date from the first end user. Compliance with the warranty period 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.
Legal Notice Legal Notice This documentation and the software it describes are protected by copyright. AVM grants the nonexclusive right to use the software, which is supplied exclusively in object code format. The licensee 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 licensee.
Declaration of CE Conformity The manufacturer AVM GmbH Alt-Moabit 95 D 10559 Berlin herewith declares that the product FRITZ!WLAN Repeater 300E Type: WLAN repeater complies with the following directives: 1999/5/EC R&TTE Directive: Radio Equipment and Telecommunications 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 55024:2010 - EN 301 489-1 V1.9.2 (2011) - EN 301 489-17 V2.
Disposal Information In accordance with European regulations and the Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment Act (WEEE), the FRITZ!WLAN Repeater 300E, as well as all devices and electronic components contained in the package, may not be disposed with household waste. Please bring these to a collection point in your local community for the disposal of electric and electronic appliances. Symbol for labeling electrical and electronic scrap Watch for the symbol designating electrical and electronic scrap.
Index A H ambient conditions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33 handling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 hazards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 help in case of errors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23 B base station FRITZ!Box. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 base station, connecting with . . . . . . . 10 button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 I imprint . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
R recovery electrical equipment . . . . . . . . . . . 39 electronic equipment . . . . . . . . . . . 39 recycling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39 S security operating instructions . . . . . . . . . . . 9 security settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 SSID . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34 information in the Internet. . . . . . . 34 via E-Mail. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
