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FRITZ!WLAN Repeater 450E

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Integrating Wireless Devices in the Wireless Network

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Integrating Wireless Devices in the Wireless Network

This chapter describes how to integrate notebooks, tablets, smart-
phones and other wireless devices into the wireless network extend-
ed by the FRITZ!WLAN Repeater.

5.1

Instructions for a Wireless Connection with the Internet Router

Proceed as follows if the FRITZ!WLAN Repeater is connected 
with a FRITZ!Box or another wireless access point via wireless 
radio:

1.

Open the wireless LAN software on the wireless device.

2.

Search for wireless networks in your vicinity.

3.

Select the wireless network of the wireless access point.

The FRITZ!WLAN Repeater is preconfigured to use the 
same network name (SSID) as the wireless access point.

The wireless network name often appears only once in 
the list of radio networks. If it appears twice, select one 
of the two entries.

The wireless device automatically connects with the de-
vice (access point or repeater) whose signal is stronger.

4.

Start the connection procedure and enter the network 
key of the wireless access point.

The FRITZ!WLAN Repeater is preconfigured to use the 
same network key as the wireless access point. 

The wireless LAN connection will be established.

The wireless device now has access to the wireless network 
and to the Internet connection of the Internet router.

Summary of Contents for 450E

Page 1: ... AVM GmbH Alt Moabit 95 10559 Berlin Telefon 030 39976 0 info avm de www avm de 891186001 FRITZ WLAN Repeater 450E 89 891186001 Installation and Operation ...

Page 2: ...ly Using the Configuration Wizard 14 3 3 The Best Location for the FRITZ WLAN Repeater 16 4 Connecting to the Internet Router via LAN Cable 17 4 1 Connecting via LAN Cable or Power Lines 17 4 2 Connecting an Internet Router 17 5 Integrating Wireless Devices in the Wireless Network 18 5 1 Instructions for a Wireless Connection with the Internet Router 18 5 2 Instructions for a LAN Connection with t...

Page 3: ...ng the Name of the Wireless Network SSID 30 11 1 Why the Name of the Radio Network SSID Has To Be Changed 11 2 Configuring a Separate Radio Network Name for the FRITZ WLAN Repeater 30 12 Wireless Guest Access Private Hotspot 31 12 1 Prerequisite for Guest Access 31 12 2 Features of the Wireless Guest Access 31 12 3 Configuring Guest Access 32 12 4 Registering with the Guest Access 32 13 Configurin...

Page 4: ...vices in the Network 43 16 6 Obtaining an IP Address Automatically 44 17 Technical Specifications 46 17 1 Physical Specifications 46 17 2 User Interface and Display 46 18 Customer Service Guide 47 18 1 Documentation on the FRITZ WLAN Repeater 47 18 2 Information in the Internet 47 18 3 Assistance from the Support Team 47 Manufacturer s Warranty 49 Legal Notice 50 Legal Notice 50 Declaration of CE ...

Page 5: ... your product This symbol indicates important instructions that must be observed to avoid malfunctions Highlighting Function Examples Quotation marks Buttons Menus Help System Info Dis play Blue and under lined text Address to be en tered in the web browser http fritz repeater Blue text Links andreferences within this manual For instructions on con necting the FRITZ WLAN Repeater with your wireles...

Page 6: ...TZ WLAN Repeater increases the range of your wireless network simply and securely PCs notebooks tablets and other wireless devices that are not located too far from the wireless access point can be reg istered with the FRITZ WLAN Repeater The wireless network devices receive access to the radio net work and to the wireless access point s Internet connection FRITZ WLAN Repeater 450E in a radio netw...

Page 7: ...eless radio network and has access to the Internet Integrating the Internet Router in the Wireless Network via LAN Cable You can also connect an Internet router to the FRITZ WLAN Repeater s LAN port The wireless network devices receive access to the Internet router s Internet connection via the FRITZ WLAN Repeater 1 2 Package Contents FRITZ WLAN Repeater 450E 1 LAN cable network cable 1 printed qu...

Page 8: ...ection with the wireless access point In the LAN Bridge mode signal strength of the connection with the first registered wireless LAN device Power flashing FRITZ WLAN Repeater starts Updating the firmware of the FRITZ WLAN Repeater on FRITZ WLAN Repeater is ready for opera tion WLAN flashing FRITZ WLAN Repeater adopts wireless LAN settings Switching wireless radio network on or off Performing WPS ...

Page 9: ... access point must support forwarding of IP based protocols Address Resolution Protocol For wireless LAN configuration The SSID radio network name of the wireless access point must be set to visi ble For a FRITZ Box this is the case upon delivery For wireless LAN configuration The MAC address filter of the wireless access point must be disabled For a FRITZ Box this is the case upon delivery If the...

Page 10: ... liquids get inside the FRITZ WLAN Repeater The device contains hazardous components and should only be opened by authorized repair technicians Do not open the FRITZ WLAN Repeater housing If the FRITZ WLAN Repeater needs to be repaired please take it to a specialized vendor During electrical storms lightning and electrical surges present a danger to connected electrical devices Do not install the ...

Page 11: ...or radiators as well as other wireless LAN devices can cause interference in your wireless net work When installing your FRITZ WLAN Repeater be sure to maintain enough distance from potential interfer ence sources Dust moisture and vapors as well as caustic cleaners or solvents can damage the FRITZ WLAN Repeater Protect the FRITZ WLAN Repeater from dust moisture and steam Remove the FRITZ WLAN Rep...

Page 12: ...an establish a secure wireless LAN connection at the push of a button Requirements The wireless access point must support WPS and WPS must be enabled The WLAN Bridge operating mode must be set in the FRITZ WLAN Repeater preconfigured upon delivery of the FRITZ WLAN Repeater The SSID radio network name of the wireless access point must be set to visible announced If the MAC address filter of the wi...

Page 13: ...l outlet in the vicinity of the FRITZ Box 2 Press the WPS button on the FRITZ WLAN Repeater Hold the button down until the WLAN LED flashes 3 You have two minutes for the next step Start WPS on the wireless access point On a FRITZ Box press the button labeled WLAN WPS WPS or WLAN until the WLAN LED on the FRITZ Box flashes W W WPS S S Push for approx 6 seconds ...

Page 14: ...ation Wizard If you cannot use WPS establish the wireless connection us ing the configuration wizard The configuration wizard is started in the web browser Requirements The WLAN Bridge operating mode must be set in the FRITZ WLAN Repeater preconfigured upon delivery of the FRITZ WLAN Repeater DCHP must be enabled on the computer see Obtaining an IP Address Automatically on page 44 The SSID radio n...

Page 15: ... fritz repeater The configuration wizard starts 5 Click Next and follow the instructions A secure wireless LAN connection is established be tween the FRITZ WLAN Repeater and the wireless access point 6 Select the best location for expanding the wireless radio network for more information see page 16 Insert the the FRITZ WLAN Repeater into an electrical outlet at that location The connection with t...

Page 16: ...ing the wireless network The best location is halfway between the wireless access point and the wireless devices the FRITZ WLAN Repeater is to use Be sure to keep a safe distance from walls and objects made out of metal like radiators and electric appliances with metal housings The more signal strength LEDs are lit up see page 7 the better the radio signal received and forwarded ...

Page 17: ...tions for instance concrete ceilings prevent es tablishing a wireless LAN connection 4 1 Connecting via LAN Cable or Power Lines If you do now want to lay any long LAN cables you can extend your LAN cable via the home s own internal wiring using FRITZ Powerline For more information on FRITZ Powerline go to en avm de 4 2 Connecting an Internet Router 1 Connect the FRITZ WLAN Repeater to a computer ...

Page 18: ...etworks in your vicinity 3 Select the wireless network of the wireless access point The FRITZ WLAN Repeater is preconfigured to use the same network name SSID as the wireless access point The wireless network name often appears only once in the list of radio networks If it appears twice select one of the two entries The wireless device automatically connects with the de vice access point or repeat...

Page 19: ...e wireless device via WPS 4 Press the WPS button on the FRITZ WLAN Repeater Hold the button down until the WLAN LED flashes The wireless LAN connection will be established The wireless device now has access to the Internet connec tion of the Internet router Establishing a Wireless LAN Connection using Wireless LAN Software 1 Open the wireless LAN software on the wireless device 2 Search for wirele...

Page 20: ...rage device The connected device is then integrated into your wireless network and can use the Internet connection of the wireless access point A LAN cable for connecting a network device is included with delivery of the FRITZ WLAN Repeater Example You can connect a network storage device to the FRITZ WLAN Repeater s LAN port All computers connected wirelessly with the FRITZ WLAN Repeater or the w...

Page 21: ...n be opened on every computer connected with the FRITZ WLAN Repeater or the wireless access point 1 Start a web browser on your computer 2 Enter http fritz repeater in the address field of the browser The user interface appears If the user interface does not appear read The User Interface Is Not Displayed on page 37 7 2 Protecting the User Interface with a Password To protect the settings of your ...

Page 22: ...eater 450E 22 Protecting the User Interface with a Password Password protection is enabled Log off the user interface When password protection is enabled you can log off the us er interface at any time To do so click ...

Page 23: ... settings of the wireless LAN switching schedule are adopted from the FRITZ Box You can configure a separate wireless LAN switching schedule for the FRITZ WLAN Repeater The wireless LAN switching schedule can be edited in the WLAN Schedule menu Wireless guest access Upon the first connection with the FRITZ Box the settings of the wireless LAN guest access are adopted from the FRITZ Box You can con...

Page 24: ...pecify which events in the FRITZ WLAN Repeater you would like to be informed about how often these e mails should be sent and to which e mail address 9 1 Available Push Services You can configure the following push services Push Service Function FRITZ WLAN Repeater in fo Sends you regular e mail messages with data on usage and connections Wireless guest access Sends you a message whenever devices ...

Page 25: ...alogs to en able the push services 9 3 Configuring Push Services You can adjust the push services to your needs and also dis able any or all push services 1 Open the FRITZ WLAN Repeater user interface see page 21 2 Select the System Push Service Push Services menu 3 To configure a push service click the Edit button 4 Configure various settings in the details The Help of the FRITZ WLAN Repeater use...

Page 26: ...Automatic Update func tion you can select among various methods Procedure Description Notify about new FRITZ OS versions The FRITZ WLAN Repeater indicates when a new version of FRITZ OS is available in the Overview menu You start the up date yourself see Performing an Update with the Wizard from page 27 Notify me about new versions of FRITZ OS and install necessary up dates automatically recommend...

Page 27: ... step by step through installation Performing the Update 1 Open the FRITZ WLAN Repeater user interface see page 21 2 On the Overview page select the Wizards menu 3 Start the Update FRITZ OS wizard The wizard checks whether a new FRITZ OS update is available for your FRITZ WLAN Repeater To transfer a new FRITZ OS to the FRITZ WLAN Repeater click Start Update The FRITZ OS update begins and the Power...

Page 28: ...itch to the folder for your FRITZ WLAN Repeater mod el then to the sub folder firmware and then to the folder named english The complete model name of your FRITZ WLAN Repeater is shown in the user interface on the Overview page and is also printed on the sticker on the underside of the housing 3 Download the latest FRITZ OS file for the FRITZ WLAN Repeater with the file extension image to the comp...

Page 29: ... Using this file you can restore the settings of your FRITZ WLAN Repeater as needed 4 Click the Browse button and choose the file with the new FRITZ OS you already downloaded and saved on your computer 5 Click the Start Update button The FRITZ OS update begins and the Power LED on the FRITZ WLAN Repeater starts flashing The FRITZ OS update is complete when the Power LED stops flashing Interrupting...

Page 30: ...s devices find a radio network with the SSID of the wireless access point but no radio network that belongs only to the FRITZ WLAN Repeater When you select the radio network the wireless device auto matically connects with the device access point or repeater with the stronger wireless signal 11 2 Configuring a Separate Radio Network Name for the FRITZ WLAN Repeater To select the FRITZ WLAN Repeate...

Page 31: ...le by the FRITZ WLAN Repeater only if the access point of the FRITZ WLAN Repeater is a FRITZ Box 12 2 Features of the Wireless Guest Access Your guests can register with the guest access with their own smartphones tablets and notebooks Guest devices can surf the Internet Guest devices have no access to your home network The guest access can be disabled automatically Via push service you can keep i...

Page 32: ... for guest access from the FRITZ Box checkbox 4 Enable the checkbox Guest access enabled 5 Set up the guest access 6 Click Apply 12 4 Registering with the Guest Access There are different ways for wireless devices to register with the guest access Manually Registering a Wireless Device with the Wireless Guest Access 1 Your guest starts the wireless LAN software of her or his wireless device and se...

Page 33: ...f the wireless net work The wireless LAN connection will be established Registering a Wireless Device with the Wireless Guest Access via WPS 1 Open the FRITZ WLAN Repeater user interface see page 21 2 Your guest starts WPS on his or her wireless device 3 In the WLAN Guest Access menu click the Start WPS button The wireless LAN connection will be established ...

Page 34: ...or the wireless radio network is available only if the access point of the FRITZ WLAN Repeater is a FRITZ Box Default Setting When the FRITZ WLAN Repeater connects with the FRITZ Box the switching schedule of the FRITZ Box is adopted automati cally Configuring a Switching Schedule 1 Open the FRITZ WLAN Repeater user interface see page 21 2 Select WLAN Schedule 3 Enable the Use schedule for wireles...

Page 35: ...oks tab lets and smartphones 14 2 Changing the Operating Mode 1 Open the FRITZ WLAN Repeater user interface see page 21 If you cannot open the user interface connect the com puter to the FRITZ WLAN Repeater using the LAN cable in cluded with delivery Enter the address http 192 168 178 2 in the web browser 2 Select System Operating Mode 3 Click the Change Operating Mode button 4 Select the desired ...

Page 36: ... Repeater 1 Open the FRITZ WLAN Repeater user interface see page 21 2 Go to the System LEDs menu 3 Select the LED display off option 4 Click Apply The LEDs turn off If you insert the FRITZ WLAN Repeater into an outlet when the LED display is switched off the LED display will light up ini tially and then turn off automatically ...

Page 37: ...tion and click Apply 16 2 The User Interface Is Not Displayed The user interface of the FRITZ WLAN Repeater is not dis played in the web browser The address fritz repeater cannot be reached Open the network overview of your wireless access point Make note of the IP address of your FRITZ WLAN Repeater En ter this address in the address field of your browser If the connection to the wireless access ...

Page 38: ...tance between the two devices Connect the FRITZ WLAN Repeater to an outlet in another location The wireless LAN function of your wireless access point is dis abled Enable the wireless LAN function Your wireless access point is configured to establish wireless connections only in the 5 GHz frequency band Change the settings of your wireless access point so that the 2 4 GHz frequency band is used fo...

Page 39: ...possible set automatic radio channel selection in the wireless access point Cannot establish a wireless LAN connection between the FRITZ WLAN Repeater and the wireless LAN access point via WPS The connection via WPS failed Start the connection procedure again see Establishing a Wi reless LAN Connection Using WPS from page 12 The LAN Bridge operating mode is set in the FRITZ WLAN Repeater In this m...

Page 40: ...be used with WPA WPA2 encryption Configure encryption with WPA WPA2 in the user interface of your wireless access point The radio network name SSID at your wireless access point is set to not visible Set the SSID to visible The SSID must be visible to establish a connection using WPS Once the connection has been established you can re set the SSID of the wireless access point back to not visi ble ...

Page 41: ...No Connection with the Wireless Access Point FRITZ WLAN Repeater 450E 41 Enter the MAC address of the FRITZ WLAN Repeater as an ex ception in the MAC address filter of the wireless access point ...

Page 42: ...located beyond the wireless LAN range of the FRITZ WLAN Repeater Reduce the distance between your computer and the FRITZ WLAN Repeater The FRITZ WLAN Repeater is not yet connected with the wire less access point Follow the instructions in the section Connecting with the In ternet Router Wirelessly from page 12 The encryption method set in the FRITZ WLAN Repeater is dif ferent from the one in your ...

Page 43: ...wireless access point is caus ing interference Test a different radio channel If possible set automatic radio channel selection in the wireless access point Your FRITZ WLAN Repeater then will use the same channel auto matically 16 5 Cannot Access Devices in the Network No other devices in the network can be accessed A firewall is running on the devices Configure the firewall to allow access to the...

Page 44: ...ws 7 and Vista click Start In Windows 8 and 8 1 press the Windows key and the Q key at the same time In Windows 7 and Vista the Start menu with the Search field appears In Windows 8 and 8 1 the Search menu for apps appears 2 Enter ncpa cpl in the search field and press Enter Entering ncpa cpl in Windows 8 3 Click the network connection of the computer with the right mouse button and select Propert...

Page 45: ...IPv6 as well The computer receives an IP address from the wireless access point 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 Net work icon 3 In the Network window select the Ethernet entry from the list 4 Click the Advanced button The TCP IP settings page opens Select the Using DHCP option from the ...

Page 46: ...0 1000 Base T Wireless LAN IEEE 802 11 n g b Wireless LAN WPA WPA2 802 11i WLAN 2 4 GHz max 100 mW Wireless transmission rate gross up to 450 Mbit s The user data rate that can actually be achieved is some what below this value Operating temperature 0 C to 40 C 17 2 User Interface and Display Configuration and status messages in a web browser on a connected computer WPS button to control wireless ...

Page 47: ...ble in PDF format on our website at en avm de service manuals fritzwlan 18 2 Information in the Internet On its website AVM presents comprehensive information on your AVM products as well as new product announcements and new product versions AVM Knowledge Base In our AVM Knowledge Base you can find precise solutions to your problems The AVM Knowledge Base is located in the Service area of the AVM ...

Page 48: ...time using the Service area of our website You can reach the service area at en avm de service support request your support request 1 Select the product group and your product for which you need support You will receive a selection of FAQs 2 If you need more help click the Submit support re quest link to open the e mail support form 3 Fill out the form and send it to AVM by clicking the Sub mit su...

Page 49: ... 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 ...

Page 50: ...cription 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 ...

Page 51: ...ormity AVM declares herewith that the device is compliant with the basic requirements and the relevant rules in directives 1999 5 EC or 2004 108 EC and 2006 95 EC 2009 125 EC and 2011 65 EU The declaration of CE conformity is available at en avm de ce ...

Page 52: ...ronic components contained in the package may not be disposed with household waste After use please dispose of FRITZ WLAN Repeater 450E and all electronic components and devic es included with delivery at a collection point in your local community for the disposal of electric and electronic appliances Symbol for the separate collection of electric and electronic devices ...

Page 53: ...pyright 50 customer service 47 D declaration of CE conformity 51 disposal 52 documentation 47 E e mail notifications 24 F factory settings 8 G guest access 31 H handling 10 hazards 10 help in case of errors 37 in the user interface 47 knowledge base 47 latest manual 47 support team 47 I imprint 50 information in the Internet knowledge base 47 Internet router connecting via LAN 17 connecting via wi...

Page 54: ... Internet 47 switching schedule for the wireless network 34 symbols in the manual 5 T technical specifications 46 troubleshooting 37 U update auto update 26 usage data 24 user interface opening 21 protecting with a password 21 W warranty 49 wireless access point establishing a connection 12 requirements 9 wireless LAN button 8 establishing a connection 18 establishing connection 12 SSID 30 switchi...

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