Fritz! 1750E Quick guide

FRITZ!WLAN
Repeater 1750E
Configuration
and Operation
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Table of Contents
Symbols and Highlighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
1 FRITZ!WLAN Repeater 1750E . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
1.1 Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
1.2 Package Contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
1.3 Button and LEDs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
2 Before You Connect the FRITZ!WLAN Repeater . . . . . . . . 9
2.1 Requirements for Operationrequirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
2.2 Security and Handling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
3 Connecting with the Web Router Wirelessly . . . . . . . . . 12
3.1 Establishing a Wireless LAN Connection Using WPS . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
3.2 Establishing a Wireless LAN Connection Using the Online Wizard. 14
3.3 Establishing a Wireless Connection Manually . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
4 Extending the Range of the Wireless Radio Network . . 18
4.1 Prerequisite: Connection with a Wireless LAN Access Point . . . . . . 18
4.2 Choosing the Best Location for the FRITZ!WLAN Repeater . . . . . . . 18
4.3 Integrating Wireless Devices into the Wireless Network . . . . . . . . . 19
5 Integrating in the Wireless LAN via LAN Port. . . . . . . . . 20
6 The FRITZ!WLAN Repeater User Interface. . . . . . . . . . . . 21
6.1 Opening the User Interface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
6.2 Protecting the User Interface with a Password. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
6.3 Performing a FRITZ!OS Update . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
7 Connecting to the Web Router via LAN Cable . . . . . . . . 23
7.1 When Connecting via LAN Is Advisable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
7.2 Connecting via LAN Cable or Power Lines . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
7.3 Connecting a Web Router . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
7.4 Connecting Wireless Devices with the FRITZ!WLAN Repeater . . . . . 24

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8 Help in Case of Errors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
8.1 LEDs Not On . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
8.2 The User Interface Is Not Displayed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
8.3 No Connection with the Wireless Access Point . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
8.4 No Wireless LAN Connection with a Computer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
8.5 Throughput too Slow for Wireless AC or Wireless N. . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
8.6 Cannot Access Devices in the Network. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
9 Technical Specifications. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
9.1 Physical Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
9.2 User Interface and Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
10 Customer Service Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
10.1 Documentation on the FRITZ!WLAN Repeater . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
10.2 Information in the Internet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
10.3 Assistance from the Support Team . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
10.4 Manufacturer’s Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Legal Notice. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Legal Notice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Declaration of CE Conformity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
Disposal Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39

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Symbols and Highlighting
Symbols and emphasized text are used to designate certain informa-
tion in this manual.
Symbols
Highlighting
This symbol designates hints and tips that are useful in oper-
ating 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 and references
within this manual
For instructions on con-
necting the
FRITZ!WLAN Repeater
with your wireless ac-
cess point, see page 12.

FRITZ!WLAN Repeater 1750E
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1 FRITZ!WLAN Repeater 1750E
This chapter presents an overview of the FRITZ!WLAN Repeater 1750E.
1.1 Features
Extending the Wireless Radio Network
The FRITZ!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 1750E in a radio network

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Package Contents
Integrating the Network Device in the Wireless Radio Network
via LAN Cable
At the LAN port of the FRITZ!WLAN Repeater you can connect a
network device without wireless LAN support, like a Blu-ray
player, satellite/TV receiver, or network storage.
The connected device is integrated into the wireless radio
network and has access to the Internet.
Integrating the Internet Router in the Wireless Radio 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 1750E
•1 LAN cable (network cable)
•1 printed quick guide
1.3 Button and LEDs
The FRITZ!WLAN Repeater has a button and various LEDs on
the front panel.

Button and LEDs
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LEDs and button
Button
The following functions are operated using the button:
Function Press for at least ...
Switching wireless LAN on and off 1 second
Starting a WPS Quick Connection 6 seconds
Restoring the repeater to factory set-
tings
15 seconds
WPS
LAN
WLAN
Power
LAN
WLAN
Power

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Button and LEDs
LEDs
LED Condition Meaning
Signal
strength
flashing •Searching for wireless access point
•No connection with the wireless
access point
on The more LEDs are lit up, the stronger the
connection 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
flashing
rapidly
WPS aborted. More than two WLAN devic-
es are performing WPS at the same time.
Restart WPS.
on Wireless LAN is enabled
LAN on A network connection has been estab-
lished to a connected network device
All flashing Loading factory settings

Before You Connect the FRITZ!WLAN Repeater
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2 Before You Connect the FRITZ!WLAN Repeater
Read this chapter before connecting the FRITZ!WLAN Repeater to the
power supply and the wireless access point.
2.1 Requirements for Operationrequirements
In order to operate the FRITZ!WLAN Repeater 1750E, you must
have the following:
•The wireless access point must support the
IEEE 802.11ac, 802.11n, 802.11g, 802.11b or 802.11a
standard
•The wireless access point must support automatic IP ad-
dress assignment (DHCP)
•The wireless 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 MAC ad-
dress filter of the wireless access point is enabled, the
MAC address of the FRITZ!WLAN Repeater must be en-
tered as an exception.
•For wireless LAN configuration with WPS: a WPS-compli-
ant wireless access point with up-to-date firmware
•For the wireless LAN configuration: Wireless LAN client
that supports the WPA or WPA2 encryption standard

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Security and Handling
2.2 Security and Handling
When working with the FRITZ!WLAN Repeater, be sure to ob-
serve the following security instructions in order to protect
yourself and the FRITZ!WLAN Repeater from harm.
•The FRITZ!WLAN Repeater has no On/Off switch. This
means it must be possible to disconnect the
FRITZ!WLAN Repeater from the power supply at any time.
–Insert the the FRITZ!WLAN Repeater into an electrical
outlet that is easy to reach.
•Moisture and liquids that find their way into the
FRITZ!WLAN Repeater can cause electric shocks or short
circuits.
–Only use the FRITZ!WLAN Repeater indoors.
–Never let 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 FRITZ!WLAN Repeaternot install the during an
electrical storm.
–During a storm, disconnect the FRITZ!WLAN Repeater
from the power supply.
•Heat accumulation can lead to overheating of the
FRITZ!WLAN Repeater and subsequently damage the
FRITZ!WLAN Repeater.
–Provide for sufficient air circulation around the
FRITZ!WLAN Repeater.
–Make sure that the ventilation slits on the
FRITZ!WLAN Repeater housing are always unobstructed.
–Do not cover the FRITZ!WLAN Repeater.

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–Insert the FRITZ!WLAN Repeater in an outlet that is
protected from direct sunlight.
•Electronic devices like baby monitors, mobile tele-
phones, microwave devices, DECT base stations, cord-
less telephones, devices with large metal housings like
washing machines 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 Repeater from the mains be-
fore cleaning.
–Clean the FRITZ!WLAN Repeater with a slightly moist,
lint-free cloth.

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Connecting with the Web Router Wirelessly
3 Connecting with the Web Router Wirelessly
You can connect the FRITZ!WLAN Repeater with a FRITZ!Box or other
wireless access point (web router) over a wireless radio network.
You can establish the wireless connection using WPS or the configura-
tion wizard.
3.1 Establishing a Wireless LAN Connection Using WPS
Using WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup), you can 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 wireless access point is
enabled, the MAC address of the FRITZ!WLAN Repeater
must be entered as an exception.
In the presettings of the latest FRITZ!Box models WPS is en-
abled, the SSID is visible and the MAC address filter is dis-
abled.

Establishing a Wireless LAN Connection Using WPS
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Connecting FRITZ!WLAN Repeater via WPS with
FRITZ!Box
This section describes how to connect the
FRITZ!WLAN Repeater with a FRITZ!Box using WPS.
You can also connect the FRITZ!WLAN Repeater with any other
wireless access point that supports WPS as described below.
In this case, see the documentation of your wireless access
point.
1. Connect the FRITZ!WLAN Repeater to an electrical 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.
LAN
WLAN
Power
6 seconds

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Establishing a Wireless LAN Connection Using the Online Wizard
3. For this step you have two minutes: Press the
“WLAN/WPS” or “WPS” button on the FRITZ!Box. If there
is no “WPS” button, press the “WLAN” button.
Hold the button on the FRITZ!Box down until the “WLAN”
LED flashes.
As soon as the LEDs on the repeater displaying the signal
strength remain lit, the connection has been established.
To find out how to extend the range of your wireless radio net-
work with the FRITZ!WLAN Repeater, continue reading from
page 18.
3.2 Establishing a Wireless LAN Connection Using the Online
Wizard
The online wizard is a program you can download and start on
your computer.
Requirements
•Computer with Internet access and Windows 8.1,
Windows 8, Windows 7 or Windows Vista
•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).
FestnetzFestnetz
InternetInternet
WLANWLAN
INFOINFO
Power/DSLPower/DSL
6 seconds
The FRITZ!WLAN Repeater is preconfigured so that the radio
network name (SSID) and network key of the FRITZ!Box are
adopted automatically upon connection with the FRITZ!Box.

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•If the MAC address filter of the wireless access point is
enabled, the MAC address of the FRITZ!WLAN Repeater
must be entered as an exception.
Establishing a Wireless LAN Connection
1. Connect the FRITZ!WLAN Repeater to an electrical outlet
in the vicinity of the FRITZ!Box.
2. Start a web browser on the computer.
3. Enter the address en.avm.de/products/fritzwlan.
4. Save the FRITZ!WLAN Repeater 1750E online wizard on
your computer.
5. Start the online wizard and follow the instructions.
A secure wireless LAN connection is being established
between the FRITZ!WLAN Repeater and the wireless ac-
cess point.
6. Select the best location for expanding the wireless radio
network.
Insert the the FRITZ!WLAN Repeater into an electrical
outlet at that location.
The connection with the wireless access point is re-estab-
lished automatically.
In the presettings of the latest FRITZ!Box models the SSID is
visible and the MAC address filter is disabled.

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Establishing a Wireless Connection Manually
3.3 Establishing a Wireless Connection Manually
Using this method, you can connect the FRITZ!WLAN Repeater
with your wireless access point even if the wireless access
point doesn’t support WPS and you cannot use the online
wizard.
Connecting FRITZ!WLAN Repeater with a Computer
1. Connect the FRITZ!WLAN Repeater to an electrical outlet
in the vicinity of the FRITZ!Box.
2. Use the computer’s wireless LAN software to establish a
wireless connection between the computer and
FRITZ!WLAN Repeater. Select WPA or WPA2 as encryption
method and enter the key 00000000 (8 zeros, the value
preset in the FRITZ!WLAN Repeater).
or
Connect your computer to the LAN port of the
FRITZ!WLAN Repeater using the LAN cable included with
delivery. The computer must have the setting “Obtain an
IP address automatically” enabled (see also Obtaining
an IP Address Automatically on page 31).

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Starting the Configuration Wizard
1. Start a web browser on the computer that is connected
with your FRITZ!WLAN Repeater.
2. Enter http://fritz.repeater in the address line of the
browser.
3. The FRITZ!WLAN Repeater Configuration Wizard is start-
ed. Click “Next” and follow the instructions.
A secure wireless LAN connection is being established be-
tween the FRITZ!WLAN Repeater and the FRITZ!Box.
To find out how to extend the range of your wireless radio net-
work with the FRITZ!WLAN Repeater, continue reading from
page 18.
The FRITZ!WLAN Repeater is preconfigured so that the radio
network name (SSID) and network key of the FRITZ!Box are
adopted automatically upon connection with the FRITZ!Box.

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Extending the Range of the Wireless Radio Network
4 Extending the Range of the Wireless Radio Network
This chapter describes how to extend the range of your wireless radio
network using the FRITZ!WLAN Repeater.
4.1 Prerequisite: Connection with a Wireless LAN Access Point
The FRITZ!WLAN Repeater must be connected with your wire-
less access point.
4.2 Choosing the Best Location for the FRITZ!WLAN Repeater
Choose an appropriate location and plug the
FRITZ!WLAN Repeater into an electrical outlet there.
The wireless LAN connection to your wireless access point is
re-established automatically after connecting the repeater to
the outlet. The settings of the FRITZ!WLAN Repeater remain
intact if you disconnect the device from the power mains.
How to Find the Ideal Location
•Place the FRITZ!WLAN Repeater halfway between your
wireless access point and the wireless devices the re-
peater is supposed to integrate into your wireless net-
work.
If there is no electrical outlet at this location, test differ-
ent other locations.
•The LEDs show you the strength of the radio signalre-
ceived by the FRITZ!WLAN Repeater from the wireless ac-
cess point. The better the radio signal received, the bet-
ter the radio signal passed on by the
FRITZ!WLAN Repeater.
•Make sure to keep sufficient distance from potential
sources of interference like microwave devices, electric
devices with large metal housings, radiators and walls.
For instructions on connecting the FRITZ!WLAN Repeater with
your wireless access point, see page 12.

Integrating Wireless Devices into the Wireless Network
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4.3 Integrating Wireless Devices into the Wireless Network
Wireless LAN Settings of the FRITZ!WLAN Repeater
The FRITZ!WLAN Repeater is preconfigured so that the radio
network name (SSID) and network key of the wireless access
point are adopted automatically upon connection with the
wireless access point.
This means your FRITZ!WLAN Repeater can be reached in the
wireless LAN radio network with the same radio network
name (SSID) as your wireless access point (for instance,
FRITZ!Box).
Establishing a Wireless LAN Connection
1. Open the wireless LAN software of your computer or of
another wireless device.
2. Search for wireless devices in your vicinity.
3. Select the SSID (radio network name) of your wireless
access point from the list of wireless devices found.
If the wireless device is located within the range of the
wireless access point and within the range of the
FRITZ!WLAN Repeater, the SSID of the wireless access
point will appear twice in the search results of some
wireless devices. Select either of the SSIDs. Your com-
puter will automatically connect with the wireless device
that has the stronger signal.
4. Establish the wireless LAN connection.
As soon as the wireless LAN connection has been estab-
lished, the wireless device receives access via the
FRITZ!WLAN Repeater to the radio network and to the Internet
connection of the wireless access point.

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Integrating in the Wireless LAN via LAN Port
5 Integrating in the Wireless LAN via LAN Port
Connecting a device to the LAN port
The FRITZ!WLAN Repeater 1750E has a LAN port for a network
device, for instance a Blu-ray player, television, satellite/TV
receiver, printer, or network storage 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 wireless ac-
cess point then can download files from the network storage
or save files to the network storage.
LAN
WLAN
Power