Fritz! Powerline 1260E Owner's manual

Installation and Operation
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Disposal
In accordance with the Electrical and Electronic Equip-
ment Act, the FRITZ!Powerline 1260E WLAN Set and
cable may not be disposed with household waste. Please
bring these to your local collection points for disposal.
Legal Notice
The licensing conditions are specified in the user
interface:
1. Open a web browser.
2. Enter http://fritz.powerline in the address field.
The FRITZ!Powerline user interface opens.
3. Click “Help / Legal Notice”.

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1260E 1220E Function
•Power supply
•Interface to the powerline network
WLAN •Wireless access point
•For connecting to the wireless radio network
•For connecting electrical devices and multi-outlet strips
•Line filter to protect connections from interference
LAN LAN
•For connecting network devices
WLAN
Powerline
Connect
Power
LAN
Powerline •Security
•Status display
•For establishing secure connections
Package Contents
1 FRITZ!Powerline 1220E
1 FRITZ!Powerline 1260E
2 LAN cables
Device Features Security
• Operate the FRITZ!Powerline 1260E and
FRITZ!Powerline 1220E in dry places free
of dust and protected from direct sunlight,
and provide for sufficient ventilation.
• The FRITZ!Powerline 1260E WLAN Set is
intended for indoor use only.
• Plug the FRITZ!Powerline adapters into
easily accessible outlets in your home.
• Never let liquids get inside the FRITZ!Pow-
erline adapters.
• Do not open the FRITZ!Powerline adapters.
Opening and/or repairing the device can
present a hazard.
• Remove the FRITZ!Powerline adapters
from the mains before cleaning. Clean the
device using a moist cloth.

This Is the FRITZ!Powerline 1260E WLAN Set
This quick introduction shows you the possibilities for deploying and operating your FRITZ!Powerline 1260E
WLANSet. The FRITZ!Powerline1260E WLAN Set is comprised of the powerline adapters FRITZ!Powerline 1260E
and FRITZ!Powerline 1220E.
The FRITZ!Powerline1260E WLAN Set lets you set up a complete powerline network that is encrypted and ready
for secure operation immediately upon delivery. FRITZ!Powerline1220E is the connection from your internet
router to the powerline network. FRITZ!Powerline 1260E can be deployed throughout the home and serves as a
fast, secure internet access point for your wireless and network devices.
In the FRITZ!Box home network, FRITZ!Powerline 1260E automatically adopts the FRITZ!Box’s settings. With a
FRITZ!Box that has FRITZ!OS 6.90 or higher installed, you can also benefit from expanded Mesh WiFi functional-
ity. Information about the benefits and the configuration of Mesh WiFi is presented at
en.avm.de/mesh-networking.
For device settings FRITZ!Powerline 1260E has a user interface which you can open in a web browser on all
connected devices.
Detailed instructions and technical details are presented in the PDF manuals for the FRITZ!Powerline 1260E
and FRITZ!Powerline 1220E products available on our website en.avm.de/service.
Have fun with your FRITZ!Powerline 1260E WLAN Set.
FRITZ!Powerline 1260E has a user interface you can
open in the web browser on your computer. Enter
the following address:
• In the home network of a FRITZ!Box:
http://fritz.powerline
• For multiple FRITZ!Powerline devices with a
user interface: <IP address> (the IP address
is displayed in http://fritz.box under “Home
Network”)
• In the home network of another Internet router:
<IP address> (the IP address is displayed in the
user interface of the router)
• Without a connection to the home network and
router: 192.168.178.2
Settings and Functions
In the user interface you can:
• Perform an update to the latest FRITZ!OS
version (firmware)
• Configure various settings for FRITZ!Powerline
1260E, for instance, switch the LEDs off
• Add a powerline adapter to the powerline
network without pressing the button
• Configure FRITZ!Powerline 1260E as a wireless
repeater
• If you have Ethernet house wiring or a router
without wireless LAN functionality: Configure
the connection to the Internet router via LAN
cable
Software for Microsoft Windows and MacOS
• Update and control also with the FRITZ!Power-
line program, available for download at
en.avm.de/powerline.
User Interface
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Starting Operation of the FRITZ!Powerline 1260E WLAN Set
1. Insert the FRITZ!Powerline1220E in an outlet and use the LAN cable to connect it with
your Internet router (FRITZ!Box).
2. Insert FRITZ!Powerline 1260E in an outlet close to your Internet router (FRITZ!Box) and
wait until the Powerline LED lights up permanently.
If you have a FRITZ!Box with FRITZ!OS 6.90 or higher installed, you can integrate
FRITZ!Powerline 1260E into the Mesh WiFi of your FRITZ!Box: First press the WPS or
Connect button on the FRITZ!Box, and then press the Connect button on FRITZ!Powerline
1260E and hold it down for 1second. The LEDs on FRITZ!Powerline 1260E will start
flashing.
3. As soon as the Connect LED stops flashing, you can insert FRITZ!Powerline 1260E into
an outlet at the location where you need access to the Internet and the home network for
your smartphone, tablet and other network devices.
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2
Power
LAN
Powerline •Security
FRITZ!Powerline 1220E
FRITZ!Powerline 1220E
FRITZ!Powerline 1260E
FRITZ!Powerline 1260E
WLAN
Powerline
Connect
Power/DSL
WLAN
Fon/DECT
Connect/WPS
Info
Power/DSL
WLAN
Fon/DECT
Connect/WPS
Info
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WLAN
Powerline
Connect
Electrical wiring
Electrical wiring
Power
LAN
Powerline•Security
WLAN
Powerline
Connect
LAN
LAN
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FRITZ!Powerline in the FRITZ!Box Home Network
The FRITZ!Powerline 1260E WLAN Set realizes its entire spectrum of performance in the home network of a
FRITZ!Box.
FRITZ!Powerline 1260E WLAN Set in the Home Network of a FRITZ!Box with FRITZ!OS 6.90 or Higher
• In the home network of a FRITZ!Box with the FRITZ!OS device software version 6.90 or higher
– updates for the FRITZ!Powerline 1260E WLAN Set can be started directly from the Home Network Over-
view in the FRITZ!Box user interface: http://fritz.box
– FRITZ!Powerline 1260E benefits from expanded Mesh WiFi functionality
• With Mesh WiFi functionality
– FRITZ!Powerline 1260E adopts the FRITZ!Box’s wireless LAN settings.
– FRITZ!Powerline 1260E adopts changes to settings that are configured in the FRITZ!Box.
– wireless devices always establish connections with the strongest wireless network and switch between
the radio networks automatically.
• Information on AVM Mesh WiFi is presented at en.avm.de/mesh-networking.
FRITZ!Powerline 1260E WLAN Set in the Home Network of a FRITZ!Box with FRITZ!OS up to 6.6x
In the home network of a FRITZ!Box with FRITZ!OS device software up to version 6.6x, FRITZ!Powerline 1260E
cannot benefit from expanded Mesh WiFi functionality, but can adopt the FRITZ!Box’s wireless LAN settings at
the push of a button. Detailed information is presented in the FRITZ!Powerline 1260E PDF manual available at
en.avm.de/service.
Connecting Wireless and Network Devices
With your wireless and network devices (smartphone, laptop, for instance) you can use FRITZ!Powerline 1260E
WLAN Set as an access point to the home network and to the internet. You can connect devices with
FRITZ!Powerline 1260E via LAN cable or wireless LAN. Wireless connections are established with WPS (Wi-Fi
Protected Setup) or by entering the wireless network key.
Establishing a Wireless LAN Connection Using WPS
1. Briefly press the Connect button on FRITZ!Powerline until it starts to flash.
2. Start WPS on your wireless device within two minutes.
Establishing a Wireless LAN Connection with a Network Key
1. Start establishing a wireless LAN connection on the wireless device.
2. If you adopted the wireless network key of the FRITZ!Box, enter this key. If you did not adopt the wireless
network key of the FRITZ!Box, enter the wireless network key from the sticker on the back of the
FRITZ!Powerline housing.
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Optimizing the Data Rate
A powerline network is influenced by many factors. With the following steps you can contribute to an optimal
data rate in your powerline network:
• Insert powerline devices directly into wall outlets and avoid using multi-outlet strips.
• If you can’t avoid using multi-outlet strips:
– Use a multi-outlet strip without surge protection.
– Connect as few devices as possible to the multi-outlet strip.
– Insert your powerline device in the first socket, directly at the cable.
• If you cannot avoid using a multi-outlet strip with surge protection, then the surge protection should be
located behind the powerline device.
• The data rate in a powerline network drops for:
– a connection over multiple phases
– a connection that has to pass through a junction box, a circuit breaker, a dimmer or ballast units
– use of a power drill or a vacuum cleaner
Attempt to minimize these influences.
• The quality of your powerline network can also be optimized using the AVM FRITZ!Powerline software, which
you can download from en.avm.de/powerline.
LEDs and Button: FRITZ!Powerline 1260E
Condition Meaning
WLAN on Wireless LAN enabled
off Wireless LAN disabled (in the user interface)
flashing In Wireless Bridge mod: Searching for the access point
Powerline on Connected with the powerline network
off No connection with the powerline network, or powerline switched off (in
the user interface)
Connect
Flashing along
with WLAN and
Powerline
• FRITZ!Powerline is being integrated into the FRITZ!Box’s Mesh WiFi
• Receiving or transmitting the password of the powerline network
• Performing WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup)
•Restart
Press Connect
Integrating FRITZ!Powerline into the network / triggering WPS / enabling Mesh WiFi 1second
Loading factory settings longer than 15 s.
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LEDs and Button: FRITZ!Powerline 1220E
Condition Meaning
Power on FRITZ!Powerline has electrical power
flashing slowly FRITZ!Powerline is on standby
off FRITZ!Powerline has no electrical power
LAN on LAN port in use
off No cable is connected; the connected device is switched off
Powerline•Security on FRITZ!Powerline connected with powerline network and ready for
data exchange
flashing FRITZ!Powerline is restarting / configuring security settings
off FRITZ!Powerline did not detect any compatible powerline devices
that use the same network key
Press Powerline • Security
Integrating FRITZ!Powerline into the powerline network 1second
Loading factory settings 10 to 15 seconds
Properties / Technical Specifications
• Expanding the Mesh WiFi of the FRITZ!Box via
Powerline
• Range extension with powerline 2 x 2 MIMO
technology
• Powerline transmission at up to 1200Mbit/s:
Photos, music, video in HD, VoIP, surfing
• Powerline connection securely encrypted ex works
with AES 128-bit, powerline network expanded at
the push of a button
• 230V, 50Hz A/C
• FRITZ!Powerline 1260E
– Wireless LAN at up to 866 Mbit/s in the 5-GHz
band and up to 400 Mbit/s in the 2.4-GHz
band, connects PCs, tablets, printers and other
network devices
– Wireless LAN security with WPA2
– 1 gigabit Ethernet (1000 Mbit/s) for connecting
TV, Blu-ray, stereo
– Height x width x depth (in mm): 132.3x 67x
69.3 / 32.5 (with / without plug)
– Average power consumption: ca. 6.7W
– 0°C to +40°C
• FRITZ!Powerline 1220E
– 2 x gigabit Ethernet (1000Mbit/s) for connect-
ing network devices
– Height x width x depth (in mm): 132.3x 59.5x
77.7 / 40.5 (with / without plug)
– Average power consumption: ca. 3W
– 0°C to +35°C
Diagnostics and Maintenance
The FRITZ!Powerlinie transfers diagnostics data to AVM,
which support us in further developing the product.
This allows you to benefit directly from optimizations
and FRITZ!OS updates. For more detailed information,
see the help on the user interface at http://fritz.
powerline.
Declaration of CE Conformity
AVM declares herewith that the FRITZ!Powerline 1260E
WLAN Set is compliant with the basic requirements
and the relevant rules in directives 2014/53/ECor
2014/30/EC and 2014/35/EC, 2009/125/EC and
2011/65/EU. The declaration of CE conformity is
available at http://en.avm.de/ce.

1260E 1220E Funktion
•Stromversorgung
•Schnittstelle zum Powerline-Netzwerk
WLAN •WLAN Access Point
•Verbindung zum WLAN-Funknetz
•Anschluss von elektrischen Geräten und Mehrfachsteck-
dosen
•Netzfilter für störungsfreie Verbindungen
LAN LAN
•Anschluss von Netzwerkgeräten
WLAN
Powerline
Connect
Power
LAN
Powerline •Security
•Statusanzeige
•Verbindungen sicher herstellen
Lieferumfang
1 FRITZ!Powerline 1220E
1 FRITZ!Powerline 1260E
2 LAN cables
Gerätemerkmale Sicherheit
• Betreiben Sie FRITZ!Powerline 1260E und
FRITZ!Powerline 1220E an trockenen und
staubfreien Orten ohne direkte Sonnenein-
strahlung und sorgen Sie für ausreichende
Belüftung.
• Das FRITZ!Powerline 1260E WLAN Set ist für
die Verwendung in Gebäuden vorgesehen.
• Stecken Sie die FRITZ!Powerline-Adapter in
leicht erreichbare Steckdosen.
• Es dürfen keine Flüssigkeiten in das Innere
der FRITZ!Powerline-Adapter eindringen.
• Öffnen Sie die FRITZ!Powerline-Adapter nicht.
Durch Öffnen und/oder unsachgemäße Repa-
raturen können Sie sich in Gefahr bringen.
• Trennen Sie die FRITZ!Powerline-Adapter vor
der Reinigung vom Stromnetz. Verwenden
Sie für die Reinigung ein feuchtes Tuch.

Das ist das FRITZ!Powerline 1260E WLAN Set
Dieser Schnelleinstieg zeigt Ihnen die Einsatz- und Bedienmöglichkeiten des FRITZ!Powerline1260E WLAN Set.
FRITZ!Powerline1260E WLAN Set besteht aus FRITZ!Powerline1260E und FRITZ!Powerline1220E.
Mit dem FRITZ!Powerline 1260E WLAN Set haben Sie ein komplettes Powerline-Netzwerk, das ab Werk sicher
und sofort einsatzbereit ist. FRITZ!Powerline1220E ist die Verbindung von Ihrem Internetrouter zum Powerline-
Netzwerk. FRITZ!Powerline 1260E kann im ganzen Haus eingesetzt werden und ist der schnelle und sichere
Internetzugangspunkt für Ihre WLAN- und Netzwerkgeräte.
Im Heimnetz einer FRITZ!Box übernimmt FRITZ!Powerline 1260E automatisch die Einstellungen der FRITZ!Box.
Mit einer FRITZ!Box ab FRITZ!OS 6.90 profitieren Sie außerdem von erweiterter WLAN-Mesh-Funktionalität.
Informationen zu den Vorteilen und der Einrichtung von WLAN Mesh finden Sie unter avm.de/mesh.
FRITZ!Powerline 1260E hat eine Benutzeroberfläche für Geräteeinstellungen, die Sie auf allen angeschlossenen
Geräten in einem Internetbrowser öffnen können.
Ausführliche Anleitungen und technische Details finden Sie in den PDF-Handbüchern für FRITZ!Powerline 1260E
und FRITZ!Powerline 1220E auf unserer Internetseite
avm.de/handbuecher
Wir wünschen Ihnen viel Spaß mit Ihrem FRTIZ!Powerline 1260E WLAN Set.
FRITZ!Powerline 1260E hat eine Benutzeroberfläche,
die Sie am Computer im Internetbrowser öffnen.
Geben Sie folgende Adresse ein:
• Im Heimnetz einer FRITZ!Box:
http://fritz.powerline
• Bei mehreren FRITZ!Powerline-Geräten mit
Benutzeroberfläche: <IP-Adresse> (die IP-Adresse
wird in http://fritz.box unter „Heimnetz“
angezeigt)
• Im Heimnetz eines anderen Internetrouters:
<IP-Adresse> (die IP-Adresse wird in der Benut-
zeroberfläche des Routers angezeigt)
• Ohne Verbindung zum Heimnetz und Router:
192.168.178.2
Einstellungen und Funktionen
In der Benutzeroberfläche können Sie:
• Update auf die neueste FRITZ!OS-Version (Firm-
ware) durchführen
• Verschiedene Einstellungen für FRITZ!Powerline
1260E vornehmen, z. B. die Leuchtdioden
ausschalten
• Powerline Adapter ohne Drücken der Taste zum
Powerline-Netzwerk hinzufügen
• FRITZ!Powerline 1260E als WLAN-Repeater
einrichten
• Wenn Sie einen Router ohne WLAN oder eine
LAN-Hausverkabelung haben: Verbindung zum
Internetrouter per LAN-Kabel einrichten
Programm für Microsoft Windows und MacOS
• Update und Steuerung auch mit Programm
FRITZ!Powerline zum Download auf
avm.de/powerline
Benutzeroberfläche
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