Fritz! DVB-C Owner's manual

FRITZ!WLAN
Repeater DVB-C
Installation
and Operation

FRITZ!WLAN Repeater DVB-C 2
Table of Contents
Symbols and Highlighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
1 FRITZ!WLAN Repeater DVB-C . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
1.1 Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
1.2 Package Contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
1.3 Button and LEDs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
1.4 Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
2 Before You Connect the FRITZ!WLAN Repeater . . . . . . . 11
2.1 Requirements for Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
2.2 Security and Handling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
3 Installing at the Cable Connection. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
4 Connecting with the Internet Router Wirelessly . . . . . . 15
4.1 Establishing a Wireless LAN Connection Using WPS . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
4.2 Connecting Wirelessly Using the Configuration Wizard. . . . . . . . . . 17
4.3 The Best Location for the FRITZ!WLAN Repeater . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
5 Connecting to the Internet Router via LAN Cable . . . . . 19
5.1 Connecting via LAN Cable or Power Lines . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
5.2 Connecting an Internet Router . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
6 Integrating Wireless Devices in the Wireless Network . 20
6.1 Instructions for a Wireless Connection with the Internet Router . . 20
6.2 Instructions for a LAN Connection with the Internet Router . . . . . . 20
7 The FRITZ!WLAN Repeater User Interface. . . . . . . . . . . . 22
7.1 Opening the User Interface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
7.2 Protecting the User Interface with a Password. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
7.3 Performing a FRITZ!OS Update . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

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8 Television in the Home Network. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
8.1 What the FRITZ!WLAN Repeater Makes Available . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
8.2 Installing TV Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
8.3 Television with FRITZ!App TV . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
8.4 Watching Television with the VLC Media Player. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
8.5 Restarting the Channel Search . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
9 Integrating in the Wireless LAN via LAN Port. . . . . . . . . 28
10 Changing the Name of the Wireless Network (SSID). . . 29
10.1 Why the Name of the Radio Network (SSID)
Has To Be Changed First . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
10.2 Configuring a Separate Radio Network Name for the
FRITZ!WLAN Repeater. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
11 Switching the Operating Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
11.1 Operating Modes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
11.2 Changing the Operating Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
12 Switching Off LEDs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
13 Configuring a Switching Schedule for the Wireless Radio
Network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
14 Help in Case of Errors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
14.1 LEDs Not On . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
14.2 The User Interface Is Not Displayed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
14.3 Problems with an App . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
14.4 Poor Picture Quality in Television Reception . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
14.5 No Connection with the Wireless Access Point . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
14.6 No Wireless LAN Connection with a Computer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
14.7 Throughput Too Slow for Wireless AC or Wireless N . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
14.8 Cannot Access Devices in the Network. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
14.9 Obtaining an IP Address Automatically . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41

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15 Technical Specifications. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
15.1 Physical Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
15.2 User Interface and Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
16 Customer Service Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
16.1 Documentation on the FRITZ!WLAN Repeater . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
16.2 Information in the Internet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
16.3 Assistance from the Support Team . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
Manufacturer’s Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
Legal Notice. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
Legal Notice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
Declaration of CE Conformity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
Disposal Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50

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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 wire-
less access point, see
page 15.

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FRITZ!WLAN Repeater DVB-C
1 FRITZ!WLAN Repeater DVB-C
This chapter presents an overview of the FRITZ!WLAN Repeater DVB-C.
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 DVB-C in a radio network

Package Contents
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Distributing Cable Television in the Home Network
The FRITZ!WLAN Repeater distributes the TV signal of your ca-
ble connection throughout the home network. With
FRITZ!App TV or other software you can receive free-to-air dig-
ital television channels on a PC, notebook, tablet or smart-
phone.
Integrating the Network Device in the Wireless 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 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 DVB-C
•1 LAN cable (network cable)
•1 coaxial cable
•1 T-adapter
•1 printed quick guide

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Button and LEDs
1.3 Button and LEDs
The FRITZ!WLAN Repeater has a button and various LEDs on
the front panel.
LEDs and button
Button
The following functions are operated using the button:
Function Press for at least ...
Switches wireless LAN on and off 1 second
Starts a WPS Quick Connection 6 seconds
Restores the repeater to factory set-
tings
15 seconds
TV
WLAN
Power
WPS
TV
WLAN
Power

Button and LEDs
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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 starting
•Updating the firmware of the
FRITZ!WLAN Repeater
on FRITZ!WLAN Repeater is ready for operation
WLAN flashing •FRITZ!WLAN Repeater adopts wireless
LAN settings
•Switching wireless radio network on or
off
•Performing WPS
flashing rapid-
ly
WPS aborted. More than two wireless de-
vices are performing WPS at the same
time. Restart WPS.
on Wireless LAN is enabled
TV flashing Performing channel search
on TV signal found
off No TV signal
All flashing Loading factory settings

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Connections
1.4 Connections
The bottom edge of the FRITZ!WLAN Repeater has two sock-
ets:
Features
The sockets have the following functions:
Socket Features
LAN •Connects network de-
vices to the
FRITZ!WLAN Repeater
with a LAN cable
•Connects FRITZ!WLAN
Repeater to the Inter-
net router with a LAN
cable
DVB-C •Connects FRITZ!WLAN
Repeater to a cable or
multimedia socket us-
ing a coaxial cable
DVB-CLAN

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 Operation
In order to operate the FRITZ!WLAN Repeater DVB-C, you must
have the following:
•DVB-C signal (cable connection)
•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 configuration of the wireless LAN: The radio network
name (SSID) of the wireless access point must be visible
and the MAC address filter of the wireless access point
must be disabled. Both of these settings are configured
in a FRITZ!Box upon delivery.
•For wireless LAN configuration with WPS: WPS-compliant
wireless access point with up-to-date firmware
•For wireless LAN configuration: Wireless LAN client that
supports the WPA or WPA2 encryption standard
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.

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Security and Handling
•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 not install the FRITZ!WLAN Repeater 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 unobstruct-
ed.
–Do not cover the FRITZ!WLAN Repeater.
–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

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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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Installing at the Cable Connection
3 Installing at the Cable Connection
Connect the FRITZ!WLAN Repeater to your cable junction.
1. Insert the FRITZ!WLAN Repeater into an electrical outlet
near the cable junction.
2. Insert the T-adapter into the TV socket on your cable
junction.
3. Connect the FRITZ!WLAN Repeater to the T-adapter with
the coaxial cable.
4. Connect your television to the free socket on the T-
adapter.
RADIO
TV
WPS
TV
WLAN
Power
RADIO
TV
WPS
TV
WLAN
Power
RADIO
TV

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4 Connecting with the Internet Router Wirelessly
You can connect the FRITZ!WLAN Repeater with a FRITZ!Box or other
wireless access point (Internet router) over a wireless radio network.
You can establish the wireless connection using WPS or the configura-
tion wizard.
4.1 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.
Establishing a Wireless Connection
1. Connect the FRITZ!WLAN Repeater to an electrical outlet
in the vicinity of the FRITZ!Box.
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.

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Establishing a Wireless LAN Connection Using WPS
2. Press the “WPS” button on the FRITZ!WLAN Repeater.
Hold the button down until the “WLAN” LED flashes.
3. You have two minutes for the next step: Start WPS on the
wireless access point.
On a FRITZ!Box, press the button labeled “WLAN/WPS”,
“WPS” or “WLAN” until the “WLAN” LED on the FRITZ!Box
flashes.
4. Wait until the LEDs displaying signal strength light up on
the FRITZ!WLAN Repeater.
The connection is established.
5. Select the best location for expanding the wireless radio
network; for more information, see page 18.
Insert the FRITZ!WLAN Repeater into an electrical outlet
at that location.
The connection with the wireless access point is re-estab-
lished automatically.
LAN
WLAN
Power
6 seconds
FestnetzFestnetz
InternetInternet
WLANWLAN
INFOINFO
Power/DSLPower/DSL
6 seconds

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4.2 Connecting Wirelessly Using the Configuration Wizard
If you cannot use WPS, establish the wireless connection us-
ing the configuration wizard.
The configuration wizard is started in the web browser.
Requirements
•The “WLAN Bridge” operating mode must be set in the
FRITZ!WLAN Repeater (preconfigured upon delivery of
the FRITZ!WLAN Repeater).
•DCHP must be enabled on the computer; see Obtaining
an IP Address Automatically on page 41.
•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.
Establishing a Wireless Connection
1. Connect the FRITZ!WLAN Repeater to an electrical outlet
in the vicinity of the FRITZ!Box.
2. Connect the FRITZ!WLAN Repeater to a computer using
the network cable included with delivery.
3. Start a web browser on the computer.
4. Enter the address http://fritz.repeater.
The configuration wizard starts.
In the presettings of the latest FRITZ!Box models the SSID is
visible and the MAC address filter is disabled.

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The Best Location for the FRITZ!WLAN Repeater
5. Click “Next” and follow the instructions.
A secure wireless LAN connection is established be-
tween the FRITZ!WLAN Repeater and the wireless access
point.
6. Select the best location for expanding the wireless radio
network; for more information, see below.
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.
4.3 The Best Location for the FRITZ!WLAN Repeater
The best location for the FRITZ!WLAN Repeater can be a com-
promise between the accessibility of the cable connection
and the best possible extension of the wireless radio net-
work.
Note the following to find the best location for extending the
wireless network:
•The best location is halfway between the wireless access
point and the wireless devices the FRITZ!WLAN Repeater
is to use.
•Be sure to keep a safe distance from walls and objects
made out of metal, like radiators and electric appliances
with metal housings.
•The more signal strength LEDs are lit up (see page 8), the
better the radio signal received and forwarded.

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5 Connecting to the Internet Router via LAN Cable
You can use a LAN cable to connect the FRITZ!WLAN Repeater to your
wireless access point or to an Internet router without wireless LAN
functionality.
Use this connection option in the following cases:
•The Internet router does not support wireless LAN.
•The wireless access point (Internet router) and the FRITZ!WLAN
Repeater are too far away from each other for a wireless LAN con-
nection.
•Sources of interference, for instance concrete ceilings, prevent
establishing a wireless LAN connection.
5.1 Connecting via LAN Cable or Power Lines
If you do not want to lay any long LAN cables, you can extend
your LAN cable via the home’s own internal wiring using
FRITZ!Powerline.
For more information on FRITZ!Powerline, go to en.avm.de.
5.2 Connecting an Internet Router
1. Connect the FRITZ!WLAN Repeater to a computer using
the LAN cable included with delivery.
2. Open the FRITZ!WLAN Repeater user interface
(see page 22).
3. Select “System / Operating Mode”.
4. Click the “Change Operating Mode” button.
5. Select the “LAN bridge” operating mode.
6. Click “Next” and follow the instructions.
7. Connect the Internet router to the FRITZ!WLAN Repeater
with a LAN cable.

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Integrating Wireless Devices in the Wireless Network
6 Integrating Wireless Devices in the Wireless Network
This chapter describes how to integrate notebooks, tablets, smart-
phones and other wireless devices into the wireless network extend-
ed by the FRITZ!WLAN Repeater.
6.1 Instructions for a Wireless Connection with the Internet Router
Proceed as follows if the FRITZ!WLAN Repeater is connected
with a FRITZ!Box or another wireless access point via wireless
radio:
1. Open the wireless LAN software on the wireless device.
2. Search for wireless networks in your vicinity.
3. Select the wireless network of the wireless access point.
The FRITZ!WLAN Repeater is preconfigured to use the
same network name (SSID) as the wireless access point.
The wireless network name often appears only once in
the list of radio networks. If it appears twice, select one
of the two entries.
The wireless device automatically connects with the de-
vice (access point or repeater) whose signal is stronger.
4. Start the connection procedure and enter the network
key of the wireless access point.
The FRITZ!WLAN Repeater is preconfigured to use the
same network key as the wireless access point.
The wireless LAN connection will be established.
The wireless device now has access to the wireless network
and to the Internet connection of the Internet router.
6.2 Instructions for a LAN Connection with the Internet Router
If the FRITZ!WLAN Repeater is connected by LAN cable to the
Internet router, you can establish wireless connections to
your wireless devices using WPS or the devices’ own wireless
LAN software.