AVM FRITZ!Powerline 540E Quick start guide
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Connecting
and Operating
411298001
540E
FRITZ!Powerline
FRITZ!Powerline 540E 2
Table of Contents
1 Security Instructions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
2 Conventions in the Manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
2.1 Symbols . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
2.2 Highlighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
3 FRITZ!Powerline 540E . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
3.1 This Is FRITZ!Powerline 540E. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
3.2 Powerline: Data Transmission over the Electrical Wiring. . . . . . . . . . 8
3.3 Package Contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
4 Buttons, LEDs and LAN Ports . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
4.1 Buttons and LEDs. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
4.2 LAN Ports . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
5 Using FRITZ!Powerline in the Powerline Network . . . . . 11
5.1 What Is a Powerline Network? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
5.2 Expanding a Powerline Network with FRITZ!Powerline 540E. . . . . . 12
5.3 Configuring a New Powerline Network with FRITZ!Powerline 540E. 13
6 Connecting PCs, Tablets, Smart TVs and Other Devices 15
6.1 Connecting a Network Device with LAN Cable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
6.2 Connecting a Hub or Switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
6.3 Connecting Network Devices Wirelessly. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
6.4 Adopting the Wireless LAN Registration Data of the FRITZ!Box. . . . 17
7 Application Examples . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
7.1 Wireless Internet Access from Anywhere in the Home . . . . . . . . . . 18
7.2 Connecting Network Devices by Cable and by Wireless LAN. . . . . . 19
8 User Interface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
8.1 Settings and Functions in the User Interface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
8.2 Open the User Interface. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
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8.3 Special Case: Multiple FRITZ!Powerline Devices with Wireless LAN. 20
8.4 Special Case: Another Internet Router (No FRITZ!Box). . . . . . . . . . . 21
8.5 Special Case: No Connection to the Home Network . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
9 Updating FRITZ!OS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
9.1 What Is FRITZ!OS? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
9.2 Performing a FRITZ!OS Update . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
10 Operating Modes: Powerline Bridge, Wireless LAN Bridge
and LAN Bridge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
10.1 Which Operating Mode Do I Configure? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
10.2 Wireless Data Rates . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
10.3 WLAN Bridge Operating Mode. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
10.4 LAN Bridge Operating Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
11 The FRITZ!Powerline Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
11.1 Downloading the FRITZ!Powerline Software. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
11.2 Settings and Functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
12 Changing the Network Password . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
12.1 When Must the Network Password Be Changed?. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
12.2 Changing the Network Password with the FRITZ!Powerline Software 29
13 Optimizing Powerline Transmission Capacity . . . . . . . . 31
13.1 Finding the Ideal Outlet. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
13.2 Avoiding Multi-Outlet Strips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
14 Loading Factory Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
14.1 Restoring Factory Settings in the User Interface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
14.2 Loading the Factory Settings Using the Buttons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
15 Security in the Powerline Network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
15.1 FRITZ!Powerline Always Password Protected . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
15.2 No Access from Outside Permitted . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
15.3 Changing the Network Password . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
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16 Technical Information on Operating FRITZ!Powerline . . 34
16.1 Electromagnetic Interference . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
16.2 Electricity Meter, Fuse Box, and GFCI Ground Fault
Circuit Interrupter. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
16.3 Using FRITZ!Powerline with Cross Blocking in the Power Supply . . 35
16.4 Up to Four Powerline Networks in a Circuit. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
17 Technical Specifications. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
18 Customer Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
18.1 Documentation on the FRITZ!Powerline . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
18.2 AVM Knowledge Base . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
18.3 Assistance from the Support Team . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
Legal Notice. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
Legal Notice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
Declaration of CE Conformity. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
Manufacturer’s Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
Disposal Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
Security Instructions
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1 Security Instructions
Be sure to observe the following security instructions to pro-
tect yourself and the FRITZ!Powerline from harm.
•FRITZ!Powerline has no on/off switch. This means it
must be possible to disconnect the FRITZ!Powerline from
the power supply at any time.
–Insert FRITZ!Powerline into an electrical outlet that is
easy to reach.
•Moisture and liquids that find their way into FRITZ!Pow-
erline can cause electric shocks or short circuits.
–Only use FRITZ!Powerline indoors.
–Never let liquids get inside FRITZ!Powerline.
•FRITZ!Powerline contains hazardous components and
should only be opened by authorized repair technicians.
–Do not open the FRITZ!Powerline housing.
–If FRITZ!Powerline needs to be repaired, please take it
to a specialized vendor.
•Dust, moisture, vapors and caustic cleaners or solvents
can damage FRITZ!Powerline.
–Protect FRITZ!Powerline from dust, moisture and
steam.
–Install FRITZ!Powerline at a dust-free, dry location.
–Remove FRITZ!Powerline from the mains before
cleaning.
–Clean FRITZ!Powerline with a slightly moist, lint-free
cloth.
•Heat accumulation can lead to overheating of FRITZ!Pow-
erline and subsequently damage FRITZ!Powerline.
–Install FRITZ!Powerline in a place that is protected
from direct sunlight, and provide for sufficient venti-
lation.
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Security Instructions
–Avoid operating FRITZ!Powerline in the direct vicinity
of a radiator or heating unit.
–The slits and openings on the housing of FRITZ!Pow-
erline are for ventilation and must not be blocked or
covered.
•Overloaded outlets, extension cords and power strips
can lead to fires or electric shocks.
–Always plug FRITZ!Powerline directly into a wall out-
let.
–Avoid using socket strips and extension cords if at all
possible.
Conventions in the Manual
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2 Conventions in the Manual
This manual uses various symbols and emphases:
2.1 Symbols
2.2 Highlighting
This symbol marks useful hints and tips.
This symbol indicates important instructions that must be
observed to avoid malfunctions.
Highlighting Function
Quotation marks Designate elements in the user interface
and paths.
Example:
Click “System/Update” and then click the
“Find New FRITZ!OS” button.
Blue lettering Designates cross-references and ad-
dresses for entry in the web browser.
Example:
See also the information on page 7.
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3 FRITZ!Powerline 540E
3.1 This Is FRITZ!Powerline 540E
FRITZ!Powerline 540E is a powerline adapter with wireless
LAN.
FRITZ!Powerline connects network devices like PCs, note-
books, tablets and smart TV with your FRITZ!Box or another
Internet router. The devices receive access to the home net-
work and the Internet.
FRITZ!Powerline uses the power lines for data transmission to
the FRITZ!Box.
Network devices can be connected with FRITZ!Powerline wire-
lessly or using a LAN cable.
You can integrate FRITZ!Powerline into an existing powerline
network or combine it with a second powerline adapter to cre-
ate a new powerline network.
3.2 Powerline: Data Transmission over the Electrical Wiring
FRITZ!Powerline uses electrical wiring for data transmission.
This allows for transmission over greater distances and
through multiple walls and ceilings.
To ensure safe data transmission in the FRITZ!Powerline net-
work, encryption and a unique network password are enabled
in FRITZ!Powerline upon delivery; see also page 33.
3.3 Package Contents
•1 FRITZ!Powerline 540E
•1 network cable
•printed product information
Buttons, LEDs and LAN Ports
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4 Buttons, LEDs and LAN Ports
4.1 Buttons and LEDs
FRITZ!Powerline has two buttons with integrated LEDs.
Meaning of the LEDs
The LEDs show you the status of FRITZ!Powerline:
LED Condition Meaning
WLAN • WPS on Wireless LAN is enabled.
off Wireless LAN is disabled.
flashing WPS Quick Connection is in
progress.
Powerline • Secur
ity
on FRITZ!Powerline is integrated
in the powerline network.
off Powerline is switched off.
flashing FRITZ!Powerline is establish-
ing a powerline connection
or is not connected with the
powerline network.
WLAN•WPS
Powerline • Security
WLAN•WPS
Powerline • Security
You can switch off the LEDs in the FRITZ!Powerline user inter-
face.
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LAN Ports
Button Functions
The buttons have the following functions:
4.2 LAN Ports
FRITZ!Powerline 540E has two LAN ports (network ports).
Both LAN ports are Fast Ethernet ports for data rates of up to
100 Mbit/s.
The LAN ports can be used as follows:
•To connect a PC, notebook, smart TV or other network
devices; see page 15.
•To connect a FRITZ!Box or another Internet router, see
page 26.
Button Press Function
WLAN • WPS briefly Starts WPS.
Powerline • Secur
ity
briefly Establishes a secure power-
line connection.
WLAN • WPS and
Powerline • Secur
ity
simultaneously
for 10 seconds
Restores the factory settings
to FRITZ!Powerline.
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