Fritz! FRITZ!WLAN Repeater 300E Guide

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FRITZ!WLAN

Repeater 300E

Conﬁguring

and Operating

FRITZ!WLAN Repeater 300E 2

Table of Contents

Symbols and Highlighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

1 Getting to Know FRITZ!WLAN Repeater 300E. . . . . . . . . . 5

1.1 FRITZ!WLAN Repeater 300E . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

1.2 Button and LEDs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

1.3 Package Contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

2 Before You Connect the FRITZ!WLAN Repeater . . . . . . . . 8

2.1 Operation Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

2.2 Security and Handling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

3 Connecting FRITZ!WLAN Repeater with a WLAN Base

Station . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

3.1 Establishing a Connection Using WPS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

3.2 Establishing a Connection Using the Online Wizard . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

3.3 Establishing a Connection Manually . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

4 Extending the Range of the WLAN Radio Network . . . . 17

4.1 Prerequisite . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

4.2 Choosing the Best Location for FRITZ!WLAN Repeater. . . . . . . . . . . 17

4.3 Integrating WLAN Devices into the Wireless Network . . . . . . . . . . . 18

5 Connecting Devices to the LAN Port. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

6 The User Interface of the FRITZ!WLAN Repeater . . . . . . 20

6.1 Opening the User Interface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

6.2 Protecting the User Interface with a Password. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

6.3 Performing a Firmware Update . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

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7 Help in Case of Errors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

7.1 LEDs Not On . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

7.2 The User Interface Is Not Displayed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

7.3 No Connection with the WLAN Base Station . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

7.4 No WLAN Connection with a Computer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

7.5 Throughput Too Slow for WLAN N . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

7.6 Cannot Access Devices in the Network. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

8 Technical Specifications. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

8.1 Physical Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

8.2 User Interface and Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

9 Customer Service Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34

9.1 Documentation on the FRITZ!WLAN Repeater . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34

9.2 Information in the Internet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34

9.3 Support from the Support Team . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35

Manufacturer’s Warranty. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36

Legal Notice. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37

Legal Notice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37

Declaration of CE Conformity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38

Disposal Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39

Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40

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Symbols and Highlighting

Symbols and emphasized text are used to designate certain

information in this manual.

Symbols

Highlighting

This symbol designates hints and tips that are useful in oper-

ating your product.

This symbol indicates important instructions that must be

observed to avoid malfunctions.

Highlighting Function Examples

Quotation marks Buttons

Menus

“Help”

“System / “Info” Display”

Blue and under-

lined text

Address to be

entered in the

web browser

fritz.repeater

Blue text Links and refer-

ences within this

manual

For instructions on connecting

the FRITZ!WLAN Repeater with

your WLAN base station, see

page 10.

Getting to Know FRITZ!WLAN Repeater 300E

FRITZ!WLAN Repeater 300E 5

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

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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 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

Package Contents

FRITZ!WLAN Repeater 300E 7

LEDs

1.3 Package Contents

•FRITZ!WLAN Repeater 300E

•one printed quick guide

•one network cable (LAN cable)

LED 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 be-

tween the WLAN base station and the

FRITZ!WLAN Repeater

Power flashing •FRITZ!WLAN Repeater starts

•Updating the firmware of the

FRITZ!WLAN Repeater

on FRITZ!WLAN Repeater is ready for operation

WLAN flashing •FRITZ!WLAN Repeater adopts WLAN

settings

•Switching WLAN radio network on or off

•Performing WPS

flashing rapid-

WPS procedure was aborted: More than

two WLAN devices are performing WPS at

the same time. Repeat the procedure.

on The WLAN module 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

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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 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 Installa-

tion Wizard: Microsoft Windows 7, Windows Vista or

Windows XP, Internet access

Security and Handling

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2.2 Security and Handling

•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.

When working with the FRITZ!WLAN Repeater, be sure to ob-

serve the following security instructions in order to protect

yourself and the FRITZ!WLAN Repeater from harm.

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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 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. You can use WPS if the

following prerequisites are met:

Prerequisites

•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.

•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”.

•The WLAN base station must support the WPA or WPA2

encryption standard.

•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.

•If a 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.

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