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FRITZ!WLAN

USB Stick N

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· Alt-Moabit 95 · 10559 Berlin · Telefon 030 39976-0 · [email protected]

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Installation
and Operation

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Page 1: ...FRITZ WLAN USB Stick N AVM GmbH Alt Moabit 95 10559 Berlin Telefon 030 39976 0 info avm de www avm de Installation and Operation Installation and Operation ...

Page 2: ...S 11 4 1 Installing FRITZ WLAN USB Stick in Windows 11 4 2 Establishing a Wireless LAN Connection with Windows Wireless Service 13 5 Connecting Computers Directly Ad hoc Network 18 5 1 Setting Up an Ad hoc Network in Windows 7 18 5 2 Setting Up an Ad hoc Network in Windows Vista 20 5 3 Setting Up an Ad hoc Network in Windows XP 21 6 The FRITZ WLAN Software 25 7 Help in Case of Errors 27 7 1 Errors...

Page 3: ...l Specifications 43 11 Customer Service 44 11 1 Documentation 44 11 2 Information in the Internet 44 11 3 Updates 45 11 4 Support from the Support Team 45 11 5 Manufacturer s Warranty 46 Legal Notice 47 Legal Notice 47 Declaration of CE Conformity 48 Disposal Information 49 Index 50 N_man_en fm Seite 3 Freitag 27 Mai 2016 2 21 14 ...

Page 4: ...erved to avoid malfunctions Highlighting Example Quotation marks designate elements in the user interface path entries and names of folders and files Home Network C Pictures Info Blue underlined text designates addresses to be entered in the browser fritz box Blue text designates links and references within this manual see page 47 Bold type emphasizes important words Do not click N_man_en fm Seite...

Page 5: ...isture and steam Clean the FRITZ WLAN USB Stick with a slightly moist lint free cloth Intensive cleaning prod ucts or solvents are not suitable FRITZ WLAN USB Stick is intended for indoor use only Do not open the FRITZ WLAN USB Stick housing The de vice contains hazardous components and should only be opened by authorized repair technicians When working with the FRITZ WLAN USB Stick follow the in ...

Page 6: ...FRITZ Box quickly and conveniently without making any set tings on your computer 2 1 Package Contents FRITZ WLAN USB Stick N v2 USB docking station printed quick guide 2 2 Operation Requirements In order to operate the FRITZ WLAN USB Stick N your comput er must fulfill the following requirements a free USB port USB 2 0 or higher Microsoft Windows 8 7 32 or 64 bit edition Windows Vista 32 bit editi...

Page 7: ...tion Meaning USB green The FRITZ WLAN USB Stick was detect ed by the operating system WLAN flashes yellow The FRITZ WLAN USB Stick is exchang ing data with another wireless device N_man_en fm Seite 7 Freitag 27 Mai 2016 2 21 14 ...

Page 8: ...WLAN access points read from page 11 3 2 Transferring Security Settings to FRITZ WLAN USB Stick First transmit the wireless LAN security settings of the FRITZ Box to the FRITZ WLAN USB Stick 1 Insert the FRITZ WLAN USB Stick into the USB port on your FRITZ Box Inserting the FRITZ WLAN USB Stick in the FRITZ Box 2 The Info LED on the FRITZ Box begins flashing Wait until the Info LED stops flashing ...

Page 9: ...insert the FRITZ WLAN USB Stick in your com puter for the first time the device drive installation starts automatically Continue with the next step If the device driver is already installed a wireless LAN connection between the computer and FRITZ Box is es tablished automatically The Stick Surf logo appears Skip the next two steps 4 In the AutoPlay window click FRITZ WLAN USB Stick N v2 Installati...

Page 10: ...matically The Stick Surf logo appears on the screen Stick Surf logo The wireless LAN connection has been established success fully when the FRITZ WLAN icon in the Windows taskbar turns green Every time the computer is started the connection is resumed automatically For more information on the FRITZ WLAN software see page 25 N_man_en fm Seite 10 Freitag 27 Mai 2016 2 21 14 ...

Page 11: ...s easier to establish wireless LAN connections using Stick Surf see page 8 4 1 Installing FRITZ WLAN USB Stick in Windows The FRITZ WLAN USB Stick can be installed in Windows 8 7 32 bit and 64 bit Windows Vista 32 bit and Windows XP service pack 3 or higher 32 bit 1 Start your computer 2 Insert the FRITZ WLAN USB Stick into a USB port on the computer Windows will detect the device automatically Co...

Page 12: ...ontinue for instance the secu rity prompt by Windows user account control Installation of the device driver is complete when the message Installation of the wireless LAN hardware has been completed successfully appears Message after successful installation of the device driver N_man_en fm Seite 12 Freitag 27 Mai 2016 2 21 14 ...

Page 13: ...stablishing a wireless LAN connection in Windows 8 1 Move the mouse cursor to the upper right corner of the Start page and click Settings 2 Click the wireless LAN icon A list appears on the screen showing all wireless net works mostly WLAN access points found in the vicinity of the FRITZ WLAN USB Stick Wireless networks in the vicinity of the FRITZ WLAN USB Stick 3 Select a wireless LAN access poi...

Page 14: ...the network key of the wireless LAN access point and then click OK On a FRITZ Box the network key is found on the base of the device housing or If the WPS icon is displayed click the button assigned for WPS on the wireless access point The network key is transferred to the computer automatically The WLAN connection will be established Every time the computer starts the wireless LAN connection is r...

Page 15: ...on or in the Windows task bar A list appears on the screen showing all wireless net works mostly WLAN access points found in the vicinity of the FRITZ WLAN USB Stick Wireless networks in the vicinity of the FRITZ WLAN USB Stick 2 Select a wireless LAN access point Selected wireless LAN access point 3 Click OK N_man_en fm Seite 15 Freitag 27 Mai 2016 2 21 14 ...

Page 16: ...twork key of the wireless LAN access point and then click OK On a FRITZ Box the network key is found on the base of the device housing or If the WPS icon is displayed click the button assigned for WPS on the wireless access point The network key is transferred to the computer automatically The WLAN connection will be established Every time the computer starts the wireless LAN connection is resumed...

Page 17: ...LAN USB Stick Wireless networks in the vicinity of the FRITZ WLAN USB Stick 2 Select a wireless LAN access point and click Connect The window for entering the wireless LAN key appears Window for entering the network key 3 Enter the network key of the wireless LAN access point twice and then click OK The wireless LAN connection is established and resumed automatically every time the computer is sta...

Page 18: ...ter with the FRITZ WLAN USB stick other computers can register with the ad hoc network 5 1 Setting Up an Ad hoc Network in Windows 7 1 Click the WLAN icon in the Windows task bar with the right mouse button 2 Select Open Network and Sharing Center The Open Network and Sharing Center option 3 On the left click Manage wireless networks 4 Click Add The Add button 5 Select Create an ad hoc network and...

Page 19: ...ecurity key 9 The ad hoc network is deleted automatically as soon as all participants clear the connection or the provider of the ad hoc network clears all connections Enable the Save this network option if the ad hoc net work should not be automatically deleted 10 Click Next The ad hoc network is being configured and awaiting us ers You see the ad hoc network when you click the WLAN icon in the W...

Page 20: ...3 Click on Set up a connection or network The Set up a connection or network option 4 Select Set up a wireless ad hoc computer to computer network and click Next The Set up a wireless ad hoc network option 5 Follow the wizard s instructions A wizard takes you step by step through the configuration of the ad hoc network N_man_en fm Seite 20 Freitag 27 Mai 2016 2 21 14 ...

Page 21: ...ton in the free area in the My Network Places window Select Properties from the context menu Context menu in My Network Places 3 Click the Wireless Network Connection FRITZ WLAN USB Stick icon in the Network Connections window with the right mouse button Select Properties from the context menu 4 In the Wireless Network Connection Properties win dow switch to the Wireless Networks tab The Wireless ...

Page 22: ...window Enable the option This is a computer to computer ad hoc network wireless access points are not used For Network Authentication select Shared For Data encryption select WEP Enter a 5 digit or 13 digit network key The Wireless Network Properties window 7 Click OK N_man_en fm Seite 22 Freitag 27 Mai 2016 2 21 14 ...

Page 23: ...ITZ WLAN USB Stick see steps 1 3 in Setting Up a New Ad hoc Network 2 Select the Internet Protocol TCP IP in the list of ele ments to be used 3 Click the Properties button 4 Enable the Use the following IP address option 5 On the computer that provides the ad hoc network you can assign for instance the IP address 192 168 1 1 and the subnet mask 255 255 255 0 Assign to other computers participating...

Page 24: ...as the Preferred DNS server If no DNS server is available en ter any IP address In this case you can reach other computers only by entering their IP addresses Registering at an Ad hoc Network The computer on which you set up the ad hoc network still has to log in to the ad hoc network Only then is the ad hoc network visible for other computers 1 Click the WLAN icon in the notification area of the ...

Page 25: ...ireless LAN connection and various settings for the FRITZ WLAN USB Stick The software is not required to establish wireless LAN connections Starting FRITZ WLAN Double click in the Windows task bar on the FRITZ WLAN icon FRITZ WLAN starts The Connection Monitor tab is active Program Interface 1 Tabs 2 Help button to open the Online Help N_man_en fm Seite 25 Freitag 27 Mai 2016 2 21 14 ...

Page 26: ...the Help button Tab Information Settings Connection Monitor information on the quality of the wire less LAN connection a wireless LAN test to test and improve the wirelss LAN connection Connection Details various data on the wireless LAN connection and the wireless LAN devices involved e g WLAN key wireless LAN channel throughput rates Properties the IP address and the MAC address of the FRITZ WLA...

Page 27: ...s disabled in the Windows Device Manager Check whether the FRITZ WLAN USB Stick is displayed in the Windows Device Manager and make sure it is enabled If the device is disabled enable it If the device is not displayed uninstall the FRITZ WLAN USB Stick see page 35 and remove it from the USB port of the computer Then work through the steps from one of the following sec tions again Establishing a Wi...

Page 28: ...ut which drivers your computer requires The latest chip set drivers are available at www intel com www nvidia com www viaarena com Restricted Functionality in Windows XP The FRITZ WLAN USB Stick is detected automatically in Windows XP but the functioning of the device is restricted The current service pack and the latest updates for Windows XP are not installed Support for USB 2 0 was not integrat...

Page 29: ...the you entered the correct wireless LAN key when you set up the wireless LAN connection see page 13 Pay special attention to capitalization The network key of a FRITZ Box is located on the base of the device For wireless LAN access points from other manufac turers see the corresponding documentation Changing the Position of the WLAN Devices No WLAN remote sites are found The WLAN remote site has ...

Page 30: ...ccess point is connected correctly and make sure that the device and the WLAN function are switched on Allowing Network Access Two or more computers are networked via the FRITZ WLAN USB Stick but no access to folders or connected devices is possible The desired resources like folders drives printers or Internet connections are not configured for network sharing Release these resources for network ...

Page 31: ...ed in your operating system For details see the section Obtaining an IP Address Automatically on page 32 Checking the Data of the Ad hoc Connection The FRITZ WLAN USB Stick and a further WLAN adapter are connected directly via WLAN but cannot exchange any data with each other The IP address was not assigned by Windows automatically note the process can take up to 3 minutes or the network key workg...

Page 32: ...ed channel change In the 5 GHz frequency band the wireless LAN access point is programmed to change the chan nel whenever a radar source transmits on the same channel Dynamic Frequency Selection DFS You can prevent forced channel changes by selecting a chan nel in the wireless LAN access point that does not use DFS channels 36 40 44 48 7 4 Obtaining an IP Address Automatically A wireless LAN acces...

Page 33: ...h line of the Start menu and press Enter Entering ncpa cpl in Windows 7 Windows XP Select Start Run enter ncpa cpl and then click OK The Network Settings window appears Setting up the Network Connection 1 Click with the right mouse button on your wireless or Wi Fi network connection and select Properties 2 Windows 8 7 and Vista Under This connection uses the following items select Internet Protoco...

Page 34: ...ettings for obtaining the IP address automatically 5 Click OK to save the settings 6 Only in Windows 8 7 and Windows Vista Enable the op tions Obtain an IPv6 address automatically and Ob tain DNS server address automatically for the Internet Protocol Version 6 TCP IPv6 as well The computer now receives an IP address from the WLAN access point N_man_en fm Seite 34 Freitag 27 Mai 2016 2 21 14 ...

Page 35: ... Stick and the FRITZ WLAN software are removed from your computer 1 Click the Start button in Windows 2 Click Control Panel 3 Click Programs or Software 4 Click Uninstall a program or Change or Remove Pro grams 5 Select the AVM FRITZ WLAN software 6 Click Uninstall Change or Change Remove N_man_en fm Seite 35 Freitag 27 Mai 2016 2 21 14 ...

Page 36: ... 11i standard is a security standard Standards for the Throughput Rate Data Throughput The FRITZ WLAN USB Stick supports the IEEE 802 11n wire less standard and is downward compatible to 802 11a b and g networks The standards are intended for different frequency bands The throughputs listed differentiate between gross and net transmission rates The net speed describes the transmission rate of the ...

Page 37: ...interference from external influences IEEE 802 11b With a maximum throughput rate of 11 Mbit s this is the old est standard for radio networks in the 2 4 GHz frequency range First generation WLAN access points for example can use this standard to communicate with the FRITZ WLAN USB Stick IEEE 802 11g This is currently the most common WLAN standard It commu nicates with a maximum of 54 Mbit s gross...

Page 38: ...e WPA mechanism This means that the FRITZ WLAN USB Stick can be used in combination with any WLAN access points that also support WPA2 with AES or WPA with TKIP The use of the 802 11n standard and thus the availability of higher throughput rates is possible only if the WLAN connec tion is secured using the WPA2 security mechanism AES CCMP Mechanism Encryption WPA TKIP Temporary Key Integrity Proto...

Page 39: ... 128 with the setting Open or Open Key respectively When estab lishing a WLAN connection using products from other manufacturers always make sure that the setting Open or Open Key is set for registration or authenti cation in the manufacturer s software If necessary con sult the manufacturer s documentation for more infor mation If you use a WEP key make sure that it is the correct length WEP 64 5...

Page 40: ...z throughput of up to 130 Mbit s or 40 MHz throughput of up to 300 Mbit s Channels located directly next to each other in the 2 4 GHz band may overlap and result in mutual interference For in stance if several WLANs are operated close to each other in the 2 4 GHz frequency range with a bandwidth of 20 MHz a distance of at least five channels should be left empty be tween each two channels used Thi...

Page 41: ... automatically due to DFS Dynamic Frequency Selec tion if a higher privileged user simultaneously claims the channel selected by the access point This can happen espe cially when military or civilian radar is used in the immediate vicinity For more information see the section Avoiding WLAN Channels with DFS on page 32 A prerequisite for use of the 5 GHz frequency band is that all WLAN adapters in ...

Page 42: ...nnel Frequency GHz Channel Frequency GHz 36 5 18 108 5 54 40 5 20 112 5 56 44 5 22 116 5 58 48 5 24 120 5 60 52 5 26 124 5 62 56 5 28 128 5 64 60 5 30 132 5 66 64 5 32 136 5 68 100 5 50 140 5 70 20 MHz band width only 104 5 52 N_man_en fm Seite 42 Freitag 27 Mai 2016 2 21 14 ...

Page 43: ...x 57 x 22 x 11 mm Weight approx 10 g Power supply powered by USB no external power supply re quired Maximum power consumption 1 7 W Transmitter power max 76 mW Receiver sensitivity min 90 dBm 2 4 GHz min 97 dBm 5 GHz Supported data throughput rates gross 802 11n up to 300 Mbit s 802 11g up to 54 Mbit s 802 11b up to 11 Mbit s 802 11a up to 54 Mbit s The actually achievable throughput rates of the ...

Page 44: ...ur AVM products as well as new product announcements and new product versions AVM Knowledge Base We would like to make our products as easy to use as possi ble If you still have problems sometimes 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 The AVM k...

Page 45: ...end 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 for which you need support from the Support area 2 Click the Mail Form link to open the e mail form 3 Fill out the form in English 4 Send it to AVM by clicking the Send button Our Support team will respond by e mail as quickly as...

Page 46: ...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 ...

Page 47: ...ontained in the product description 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 li...

Page 48: ...rewith that the device is compliant with the basic requirements and the relevant rules in directives 2014 53 EU 2009 125 EC and 2011 65 EU The declaration of CE conformity is available at en avm de ce N_man_en fm Seite 48 Freitag 27 Mai 2016 2 21 14 ...

Page 49: ... and electronic components contained in the package may not be disposed with house hold waste Please bring FRITZ WLAN USB Stick N 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 WLA...

Page 50: ...n Windows 33 K knowledge base 44 L legal notice 47 M manufacturer s warranty 46 N network error during data exchange 30 notice legal 47 R recovery electronic equipment 49 recycling 49 removing 35 resolving errors 27 S security WLAN 39 software update 45 software FRITZ WLAN 25 Stick Surf 8 support information in the Internet 44 symbols in the manual 4 T transmission rate 25 troubleshooting 27 U upd...

Page 51: ...7 15 Windows 8 13 Windows Vista 15 Windows XP 17 WLAN encryption 39 frequency ranges 40 help for errors 29 security 39 standards 36 Wireless Local Area Network 36 WLAN connection manual 11 WLAN frequency ranges 40 WPA security mechanisms 39 WPS 11 N_man_en fm Seite 51 Freitag 27 Mai 2016 2 21 14 ...

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