Fritz! 500e Owner's manual

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Installation
and Operation
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FRITZ!Powerline
500E
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Table of Contents
Symbols and Highlighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
1 FRITZ!Powerline 500E . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
2 Before You Connect the FRITZ!Powerline . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
2.1 Package Contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
2.2 Security Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
2.3 LEDs, Buttons and Network Port . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
3 Connecting the FRITZ!Powerline. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
3.1 Connecting FRITZ!Powerline 500E Set . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
3.2 Expanding a FRITZ!Powerline Network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
3.3 Connecting Powerline Adapters from Other Manufacturers . . . . . . 11
3.4 Connecting Multiple Network Devices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
4 Security in the Powerline Network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
4.1 Encryption . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
4.2 Changing the Network Password . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
5 Application Examples. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
5.1 Internet Connection for All Network Devices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
5.2 Networking Computers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
5.3 Game Consoles on the Internet Connection or in the Home Network
5.4 TVs and Stereo Systems in the Network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
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6 The AVM FRITZ!Powerline Program. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
7 Factory Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
8 Power-saving Features of FRITZ!Powerline 500E. . . . . . 23
9 Optimizing Transmission Capacity. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
10 FAQs. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
10.1 Multiple Powerline Networks in Once Circuit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
10.2 FRITZ!Powerline across Various Phases in the Power Supply . . . . . 25
10.3 Electricity Meter, Fuse Box, GFCI Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter . 26
10.4 Adapters from Other Manufacturers in the Powerline Network . . . 26
10.5 Kinds of Devices on the Powerline Adapter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
11 Powerline: Technical Background . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
12 Electromagnetic Interference . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
13 Comparison with other Network Technologies . . . . . . . 30
14 Technical Specifications. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
15 Customer Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
15.1 Information in the Internet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
15.2 Support from the Support Team . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
15.3 Manufacturer’s Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Legal Notice. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Legal Notice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Declaration of CE Conformity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Disposal Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
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Symbols and Highlighting
Symbols and emphasized text are used to mark certain information in
this manual.
Symbols
Highlighting
This symbol marks useful hints and tips.
This symbol indicates important instructions that must be
observed 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 36
Bold type emphasizes important words Do not click ...
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FRITZ!Powerline 500E
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1 FRITZ!Powerline 500E
FRITZ!Powerline 500E allows data to be transmitted over the electrical
wiring in your home.
With FRITZ!Powerline 500E you connect network devices like comput-
ers, game consoles and televisions via electrical wiring in what is
known as a powerline network. The powerline network can then be
connected to your Internet router, Internet connection and home net-
work.
In a powerline connection over electrical wiring a network device, for
instance your computer, is connected to a FRITZ!Powerline 500E with
a network cable. An additional network device, for instance your Inter-
net router, is connected with the second FRITZ!Powerline 500E in the
same way. Each FRITZ!Powerline 500E is plugged into a power outlet
in your home to provide the connection between the two devices.
With the powerline connection to the Internet router the connected
computer receives access to the Internet.
The FRITZ!Powerline 500E Set includes two adapters, which require
no setup. Upon delivery both FRITZ!Powerline 500E are configured
such that connections are safely encrypted from the outset. Addition-
al FRITZ!Powerline adapters, including adapters from other manufac-
turers, are easy to integrate into the powerline network to extend cov-
erage.
FRITZ!Powerline 500E is the right solution whenever a network con-
nection is necessary, but laying network cables is either impossible or
undesirable. FRITZ!Powerline 500E is an economical solution for insti-
tutions as well, like offices, schools or hotels.
Power/DSL
Internet
Festnetz
WLAN
Info
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Before You Connect the FRITZ!Powerline
2 Before You Connect the FRITZ!Powerline
•Check the contents of your FRITZ!Powerline 500E package.
•Read the security instructions before connecting FRITZ!Powerline
500E.
2.1 Package Contents
•two FRITZ!Powerline 500E
•two network cables
•printed product information
2.2 Security Instructions
•Always plug FRITZ!Powerline 500E directly into a wall
outlet. If at all possible, do not plug FRITZ!Powerline
500E into sockets on extension cords or multiple
socket-outlets (power outlet strips).
•Insert FRITZ!Powerline 500E in outlets located in a dry
place that is free of dust and protected from direct sun-
light.
•FRITZ!Powerline 500E may heat up during operation.
This is normal. The FRITZ!Powerline 500Es comply with
the required safety regulations.
•Avoid operation in the direct vicinity of a radiator or
heating unit and provide for sufficient ventilation. The
slits and openings on the housing are for ventilation and
must not be blocked or covered.
•The FRITZ!Powerline 500E is intended for indoor use only.
•Never let liquids get inside the FRITZ!Powerline 500E.
Otherwise, electric shocks or short circuits may result.
•Do not open the FRITZ!Powerline 500E housings. The de-
vices contain hazardous components and should only
be opened by authorized repair technicians.
•Remove the device from the mains before cleaning.
Clean the device using only a moist cloth.
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LEDs, Buttons and Network Port
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2.3 LEDs, Buttons and Network Port
LEDs
FRITZ!Powerline 500E has three LEDs that display the operat-
ing status:
LED Condition Meaning
on FRITZ!Powerline has electrical power
flashing FRITZ!Powerline is restarting or confi-
guring security settings
flashing (every
15 seconds)
FRITZ!Powerline is on standby
off FRITZ!Powerline has no electrical
power
on The network port (LAN port) is occup-
ied
off No network cable is connected, or
the device connected to the network
cable is switched off
on FRITZ!Powerline is connected with
the powerline network and sending
or receiving data
off FRITZ!Powerline did not detect any
compatible powerline devices or did
not detect any devices that use the
same network key
If you do not want to use the LEDs, you can switch them off in
the AVM FRITZ!Powerline program or in the user interface of a
connected FRITZ!Box.
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LEDs, Buttons and Network Port
Button
FRITZ!Powerline 500E has two buttons:
LAN Port
FRITZ!Powerline 500E has a network port (LAN port) for com-
puters and other network devices.
This port is a gigabit Ethernet port.
Button Function
“Reset” Button Restores the factory settings to
FRITZ!Powerline.
“Security” Button Integrates into an existing
powerline network.
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Connecting the FRITZ!Powerline
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3 Connecting the FRITZ!Powerline
With FRITZ!Powerline 500E Set you can set up a powerline network
and expand it with further adapters.
3.1 Connecting FRITZ!Powerline 500E Set
1. Insert the first FRITZ!Powerline adapter in an outlet near
your FRITZ!Box.
2. Connect your FRITZ!Box to the FRITZ!Powerline adapter
with a LAN cable.
3. Plug the second FRITZ!Powerline adapter into any outlet
in your home.
4. Use a LAN cable to connect a computer or another net-
work device (such as a television) to the second
FRITZ!Powerline adapter.
FRITZ!Box
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Expanding a FRITZ!Powerline Network
Now you can use the Internet connection of the FRITZ!Box on
the network device.
3.2 Expanding a FRITZ!Powerline Network
An existing FRITZ!Powerline powerline network can be ex-
panded with additional FRITZ!Powerline adapters.
1. Insert the new FRITZ!Powerline in an electrical outlet
near a plugged in FRITZ!Powerline that is already part of
the powerline network.
2. Press the “Security” button for one second to establish a
new connection.
3. Within two minutes, press the “Security” button on an
existing FRITZ!Powerline already connected in your net-
work and hold it down until the “Powerline” LED stops
flashing.
4. Now plug the new FRITZ!Powerline into the desired pow-
er outlet.
The new FRITZ!Powerline is now safely integrated in your net-
work.
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Connecting Powerline Adapters from Other Manufacturers
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3.3 Connecting Powerline Adapters from Other Manufacturers
In a FRITZ!Powerline network you can also integrate powerline
adapters from other manufacturers. The prerequisite for this
is that they are powerline devices of the 500 and 200-Mbit/s
category.
1. Plug the powerline adapter from the other manufacturer
into any outlet in your home.
2. Press the “Security” button on a FRITZ!Powerline already
integrated in the network for one second in order to start
transmission of the network password to the powerline
adapter from the other manufacturer.
3. Within 2 minutes, press the “Security” button on the
powerline adapter from the other manufacturer to apply
the new network password.
The powerline adapter now connects with the FRITZ!Powerline
network. Generally an LED indicates when this process has
been completed.
3.4 Connecting Multiple Network Devices
You can also operate multiple network devices on FRITZ!Pow-
erline if you connect a standard switch or hub to the network
port on FRITZ!Powerline. All of the network devices connected
to the switch or hub can then exchange data with all other de-
vices in the local network.
Always establish a secure powerline connection. This
keeps you from inadvertently integrating device in a
neighboring powerline network.
For detailed instructions, see the documentation of the
powerline adapter or contact the manufacturer.
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Security in the Powerline Network
4 Security in the Powerline Network
FRITZ!Powerline 500E is delivered with a preset individual network
password. This protects connections within the FRITZ!Powerline from
the outset.
The network password within a powerline network has two functions:
•The network password is the code word for exclusive access to
the network. It identifies the adapter in the network.
Up to four powerline networks can exist within a single circuit.
They are separated from each other by their network passwords.
•The network password is used to encrypt the user data during
data transmission.
4.1 Encryption
FRITZ!Powerline uses AES-128 Bit encryption. This encryption
method is used both to identify FRITZ!Powerline in the power-
line network and for encryption during data transmission.
Both adapters from the FRITZ!Powerline Set are delivered with
a preset individual network password. From the outset this
guarantees secure connections in the FRITZ!Powerline net-
work. Additional FRITZ!Powerline adapters are integrated into
the network safely and securely at the push of a button.
4.2 Changing the Network Password
The network password should be changed whenever there
are concerns about security or whenever one larger network
is to be divided into two or more smallers ones.
There are two ways you to change the network password of a
powerline if necessary:
•by button: a random new network password is generated
automatically
•using the AVM FRITZ!Powerline program: specify your
own network password
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Changing the Network Password
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Changing the Network Password by Button
Plug all FRITZ!Powerline adapters in any outlet in your home.
For this operation it makes sense to plug all adapters that are
supposed to receive the new network password next to each
other in a multi-outlet strip.
1. Plug the first two adapters into the sockets, and press
the “Security” button on both adapters for 12 seconds,
until all LEDs briefly turn off.
Now the FRITZ!Powerline restart and each one automati-
cally assigns itself a randomly chosen network pass-
word.
2. Press the “Security” button on one of the two adapters
for a second in order to start transmission of the new
network password.
The “Power” LED begins flashing.
3. Within 2 minutes, press the “Security” button on the
other adapter so that it can receive the new network
password.
Now the powerline connection is established with the
new network password. The process is concluded as
soon as the “Powerline” LEDs on both adapters stop
flashing.
4. Proceed as follows for every additional adapter that is to
receive the new network password:
Plug the adapter into a socket and press briefly the “Se-
curity” button on the adapter. Within 2 minutes, press
the “Security” button on an adapter that already has the
new network password.
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Changing the Network Password
Changing the Network Password in the AVM FRITZ!Powerline
Program
1. Plug both FRITZ!Powerline adapter into outlets in your
home.
2. Use a network cable to connect one FRITZ!Powerline
adapter to a computer on which the AVM FRITZ!Power-
line program is installed.
3. Restart the AVM FRITZ!Powerline software and click the
icon of the FRITZ!Powerline adapter that is not connect-
ed with the computer.
The “FRITZ!Powerline Device Profile” window opens.
4. Enter any password you like in the “New network pass-
word” field and then click “OK”.
The “Set Network Password” window opens.
5. Enter the device password of the FRITZ!Powerline in the
“Device password” field and then click “OK”. The device
password of the adapter is printed on the sticker on the
base of the adapter housing.
Now FRITZ!Powerline will restart. As soon as the “Power”
LED stops flashing, the device has been restarted.
6. Next, go to the AVM FRITZ!Powerline program and dou-
ble-click the icon of the FRITZ!Powerline connected with
the computer.
The “FRITZ!Powerline Device Profile” window opens.
7. In the “New network password” field, enter the same
password you entered before for the first adapter.
8. Click “OK”.
Now the FRITZ!Powerline connection is established with
the new network password. The process is concluded as
soon as the “Powerline” LEDs on both adapters stop
flashing.
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Changing the Network Password
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9. If there are more than two adapters in your network, then
the adapters that still have the old network password
will no longer be visible in the AVM FRITZ!Powerline pro-
gram. In order to change their passwords as well, pro-
ceed as follows for each individual adapter:
Connect the adapter with the computer on which the
AVM FRITZ!Powerline program is installed and repeat
steps 6 through 8.
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Application Examples
5ApplicationExamples
The network devices connected in a network can exchange data
among each other and share network resources. Computers exchange
data, and share an Internet connection or a printer. The stereo system
has access to the central music collection, and the TV plays back vid-
eo on demand movies.
The following sections introduce several examples of how powerline
networks can look.
5.1 Internet Connection for All Network Devices
Network devices like computers, game consoles or
televisions are scattered over different rooms or even
different floors of your home. But generally there is only one
Internet connection. With FRITZ!Powerline you use the
electrical wiring to connect all devices with the Internet
connection. In contrast to a wireless network, this type of
Power/DSL
Internet
Festnetz
WLAN
Info
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Networking Computers
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connection is not limited by structural components like
reinforced concrete or clay plaster, delivers high transmission
speeds and can be set up easily and economically.
5.2 Networking Computers
Computers connected with each other in a network can ex-
change data among each other and share hard drives or print-
ers. Portable computers (laptop, notebook, tablet, etc.) can
be integrated into the home network temporarily.
With FRITZ!Powerline 500E you connect your computers via
electrical wiring in a powerline network.
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Game Consoles on the Internet Connection or in the Home Network
5.3 Game Consoles on the Internet Connection or in the Home
Network
With FRITZ!Powerline 500E you can integrate your game con-
sole into your network. If the network is connected to the In-
ternet, you can play against users all over the world and
download game add-ons.
Power/DSL
Internet
Festnetz
WLAN
Info
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TVs and Stereo Systems in the Network
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5.4 TVs and Stereo Systems in the Network
With FRITZ!Powerline 500E you can integrate your TV and your
stereo system into your network. When the network is con-
nected with the Internet, the TV can use services like video on
demand, IP TV or services available in the Internet like You-
Tube and Flickr. The stereo system can receive web radio sta-
tions. Both devices also enjoy access to the collections of
photographs, videos and music available in the home net-
work, which can be accessed on network storage.
Power/DSL
Internet
Festnetz
WLAN
Info
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The AVM FRITZ!Powerline Program
6TheAVMFRITZ!PowerlineProgram
For FRITZ!Powerline there is the AVM FRITZ!Powerline program, a user
interface for the FRITZ!Powerline network. The program offers you an
overview of the FRITZ!Powerline adapters used in the network and the
adapters from other manufacturers. An individual device profile can
be displayed for each adapter.
Download for Free
You can download AVM FRITZ!Powerline from the Internet free
of change from www.avm.de/en/powerline.
Operating Systems
The program is available for the Windows 7, Vista und XP op-
erating systems.
Features
•Graphical overview of all powerline adapters in the net-
work
•Additional powerline adapters can be added to the se-
cure powerline network
•Support in locating the best outlet
•LEDs can be switched on and off
•Energy savings through reduced throughput rates on the
network port
•Additional network encryption options
•Naming the adapters in the network
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