FRITZ!WLAN Stick N Quick guide

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Configuration
and Operation
Documentation release 03/2016 · 411329003
FRITZ!WLAN
USB Stick N
System Requirements
• Computer with USB port (USB2.0 or higher)
• Pentium-class computer or notebook
(500MHz or higher)
• Installation in Microsoft Windows10,
Windows8/7 (32-bit and 64-bit edition),
WindowsVista (32-bit edition)
Customer Service
• Manual en.avm.de/service/manuals/fritzwlan
• Service en.avm.de/service
• Support en.avm.de/service/support-request/
your-support-request
• Download en.avm.de/service/downloads
Technical Specifications
• Compatible with 802.11n (300Mbit/s),
802.11g,a (54Mbit/s), 802.11b (11Mbit/s)
• With 802.11n up to 300Mbit/s (gross) for
wireless high-speed access (LAN/DSL); the actual
user data rate will be somewhat lower
• Maximum wireless LAN security with WPA2
(802.11i), or alternatively, WPA, WEP (128/64)
• WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup): simple wireless LAN
configuration with compatible remote sites
• Stick&Surf: Simple adoption of wireless LAN
settings from AVM FRITZ!Box products with a
USB port
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Status Display
WLAN: indicates a wireless LAN connection
USB: indicates that the stick is ready for operation
1 FRITZ!WLANUSB StickN
Wireless LAN function
For connecting to the wireless radio network
Compatible with WLAN 802.11b/g/n
This Is the FRITZ!WLANUSB StickN
This quick introduction shows you the possibilities for deploying and operating your
FRITZ!WLAN USB StickN. Comprehensive information and technical details are pre-
sented in the PDF manual available on our website at en.avm.de/service.
The FRITZ!WLANUSB StickN is a wireless LAN device for the USB port. At your com-
puter’s USB port it can establish wireless connections to a wireless access point or
direct connections to other wireless devices.
The FRITZ!WLANUSB StickN establishes wireless connections using the wireless
networking software of the operating system on your computer. With the FRITZ!WLAN
software you receive information on your wireless LAN connections and the settings of
your wireless LAN stick.
Have fun with your FRITZ!WLANUSB StickN!
Package Contents and Device Features
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Wireless LAN Connections
You can establish wireless LAN connections in three simple ways.
AVM Stick&Surf (Page 5)
Stick&Surf is especially simple and secure. With Stick&Surf the FRITZ!WLANUSB
StickN adopts the security settings of a FRITZ!Box and automatically establishes a
secure wireless LAN connection.
or
WPS Quick Connection and Manual Connection (Page 6)
The FRITZ!WLANUSB StickN can be connected with the wireless access point
via WPS. WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup) is a fast and simple way to establish a
secure connection between wireless LAN devices. WPS is supported by all current
FRITZ!Box models with wireless LAN and by many wireless LAN access points from
other manufacturers. See the documentation for your wireless access point.
or
Direct Connections (Page 8)
A direct connection, or adhoc network, is a wireless LAN consisting of several
participants that does without a wireless access point by enabling simple, direct
data exchange between the network devices.
Establishing a Wireless Connection with Stick&Surf
With Stick&Surf you can establish a secure wireless connection to your FRITZ!Box
automatically using the USB port.
Establishing a Connection
1. Insert the FRITZ!WLANUSB StickN in
the FRITZ!Box.
2. The Info LED on the FRITZ!Box flashes.
Wait until the Info LED stops flashing
and remains lit up.
3. Remove the FRITZ!WLANUSB StickN.
4. Insert the FRITZ!WLANUSB StickN in
your booted computer.
5. The driver installation is started.
6. Click AVM FRITZ!WLANUSB StickNv2
Installation and confirm the subse-
quent queries. The FRITZ!WLANUSB
StickN is installed.
7. The Stick&Surf logo appears and
the connection to your FRITZ!Box is
established automatically. Please note
the information on the FRITZ!WLAN
software on page 9.
Flashes briefly,
then remains lit
Info
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Establishing a Connection
1. Insert the FRITZ!WLANUSB StickN
in your computer.
2. Click AVM FRITZ!WLANUSB
StickN v2 Installation and
confirm the subsequent queries.
The FRITZ!WLANUSB StickN is
installed.
3. Click the wireless LAN icon in the
notification area of the Windows
task bar.
A list appears on the screen
showing all wireless networks in
the vicinity.
If the list does not appear, click
Connect to a network.
Establishing a Wireless Connection Using WPS
The FRITZ!WLANUSB StickN can establish wireless connections to wireless LAN access
points with WPS. If a participating wireless LAN device does not support WPS, the
connection can be established manually.
4. Select the wireless network of a wire-
less access point and click Connect.
The window for entering the network
key appears.
The network key of a FRITZ!Box is print-
ed on the base of the device housing.
If the wireless connection can be es-
tablished using WPS, the WPS symbol
appears as well.
If you are using a FRITZ!Box, press the
“WLAN/WPS” button until the “WLAN”
LED starts flashing.
The wireless LAN connection will be
established.
Wireless network icons
in Windows10, 8 and 7
Wireless networks in
Windows10 and 8
Entering
a network key
Establishing a
connection by
pressing the button
on the router
Networks
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Establishing a Network
1. Insert the FRITZ!WLANUSB StickN in
your computer.
2. Click AVM FRITZ!WLANUSB StickN
v2 Installation and confirm the sub-
sequent queries. The FRITZ!WLANUSB
StickN is installed.
3. Click the wireless LAN icon in the noti-
fication area of the Windows task bar.
4. Create an adhoc network.
5. Assign a name and a security key.
The network is set up and awaits users.
For details, see the FRITZ!WLANUSB
StickN manual at: en.avm.de/service.
Direct Connections
A direct connection (or adhoc network) is a network consisting of several wireless LAN
devices, which does without a wireless LAN station and enables simple, direct data
exchange. The network is set up by one of the wireless LAN devices; the other partici-
pants then register with this network.
WLAN icons in
Windows7
Adhoc network in
Windows7
FRITZ!WLAN Software
The FRITZ!WLAN software is installed on your computer along with the FRITZ!WLANUSB
StickN. With FRITZ!WLAN you receive information on your wireless LAN connection and
the settings of the WLAN stick.
Starting FRITZ!WLAN
Double-click the FRITZ!WAN icon in the Windows task bar. FRITZ!WLAN is started.
For details, see the FRITZ!WLANUSB StickN manual at: en.avm.de/service.
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Wireless LAN Standards
The FRITZ!WLANUSB StickN supports the following wireless LAN standards:
Frequency Band (GHz) Transmission in Mbit/s
(Gross, Maximum)
Transmission in Mbit/s
(Net, Maximum)
802.11a 554 25
802.11b 2.4 11 5
802.11g 2.4 54 25
802.11n 2.4/5 300 100
For wireless LAN connections the FRITZ!WLANUSB StickN must use the same standard
and the same frequency band as your wireless access point. This means that the set-
tings of the wireless access point determine which standard is used in a radio network.
The best transmission speeds can be achieved by operating your wireless access
point in the 5-GHz frequency band. The 5-GHz band is subject to less interference and
provides more channels for transmission than the 2.4-GHz frequency band.
Declaration of CE Conformity
AVM declares herewith 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.
Licensing Terms
The licensing conditions valid for the FRITZ!WLANUSB StickN are stipulated in the
Online Help of the FRITZ!WLAN software.
In accordance with the Waste of Electrical and Electronic Equipment Directive, the
FRITZ!WLANUSB StickN may not be disposed with household waste. Please bring
it to your local collection points for disposal.
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