Fritz! FRITZ!WLAN Repeater 300E Guide

891186001
FRITZ!WLAN
Repeater 300E
Configuring
and Operating

FRITZ!WLAN Repeater 300E 2
Table of Contents
Symbols and Highlighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
1 Getting to Know FRITZ!WLAN Repeater 300E. . . . . . . . . . 5
1.1 FRITZ!WLAN Repeater 300E . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
1.2 Button and LEDs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
1.3 Package Contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
2 Before You Connect the FRITZ!WLAN Repeater . . . . . . . . 8
2.1 Operation Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
2.2 Security and Handling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
3 Connecting FRITZ!WLAN Repeater with a WLAN Base
Station . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
3.1 Establishing a Connection Using WPS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
3.2 Establishing a Connection Using the Online Wizard . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
3.3 Establishing a Connection Manually . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
4 Extending the Range of the WLAN Radio Network . . . . 17
4.1 Prerequisite . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
4.2 Choosing the Best Location for FRITZ!WLAN Repeater. . . . . . . . . . . 17
4.3 Integrating WLAN Devices into the Wireless Network . . . . . . . . . . . 18
5 Connecting Devices to the LAN Port. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
6 The User Interface of the FRITZ!WLAN Repeater . . . . . . 20
6.1 Opening the User Interface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
6.2 Protecting the User Interface with a Password. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
6.3 Performing a Firmware Update . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

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7 Help in Case of Errors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
7.1 LEDs Not On . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
7.2 The User Interface Is Not Displayed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
7.3 No Connection with the WLAN Base Station . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
7.4 No WLAN Connection with a Computer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
7.5 Throughput Too Slow for WLAN N . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
7.6 Cannot Access Devices in the Network. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
8 Technical Specifications. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
8.1 Physical Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
8.2 User Interface and Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
9 Customer Service Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
9.1 Documentation on the FRITZ!WLAN Repeater . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
9.2 Information in the Internet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
9.3 Support from the Support Team . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Manufacturer’s Warranty. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Legal Notice. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Legal Notice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Declaration of CE Conformity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
Disposal Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40

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Symbols and Highlighting
Symbols and emphasized text are used to designate certain
information 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” Display”
Blue and under-
lined text
Address to be
entered in the
web browser
fritz.repeater
Blue text Links and refer-
ences within this
manual
For instructions on connecting
the FRITZ!WLAN Repeater with
your WLAN base station, see
page 10.

Getting to Know FRITZ!WLAN Repeater 300E
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1 Getting to Know FRITZ!WLAN Repeater 300E
This chapter presents a quick overview of the various func-
tions of your FRITZ!WLAN Repeater 300E.
1.1 FRITZ!WLAN Repeater 300E
The FRITZ!WLAN Repeater extends the range of the radio net-
work of your FRITZ!Box or of another WLAN base station sim-
ply and securely.
A WLAN base station connects multiple WLAN devices (for in-
stance computers, printer, television) with each other and
with the Internet.
Once the FRITZ!WLAN Repeater is connected with your WLAN
base station, you can also register computers and other
WLAN devices on the FRITZ!WLAN Repeater instead of on the
base station.
WLAN devices located outside the range of the WLAN base
station receive access to the radio network and the base sta-
tion’s Internet connection via the FRITZ!WLAN Repeater.
FRITZ!WLAN Repeater 300E in a radio network

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Button and LEDs
Connecting a Device to the WLAN via the LAN Port
The FRITZ!WLAN Repeater has a gigabit LAN port to which you
can connect any network device, for instance blu-ray players,
satellite/TV receivers, printers, network storage devices or IP
cameras.
The connected device receives access to your WLAN radio net-
work and the Internet over the FRITZ!WLAN Repeater 300E.
1.2 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
To switch WLAN on and off 1 second
To initiate WPS quick connection 6 seconds
To reset the repeater to factory settings 15 seconds
W
W
WP
S
S
S

Package Contents
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LEDs
1.3 Package Contents
•FRITZ!WLAN Repeater 300E
•one printed quick guide
•one network cable (LAN cable)
LED Condition Meaning
flashing No connection with WLAN base station or
searching for WLAN base station
up to 5 LEDs
are lit up
The more LEDs are lit up, the stronger the
signal of the WLAN radio connection be-
tween the WLAN base station and the
FRITZ!WLAN Repeater
Power flashing •FRITZ!WLAN Repeater starts
•Updating the firmware of the
FRITZ!WLAN Repeater
on FRITZ!WLAN Repeater is ready for operation
WLAN flashing •FRITZ!WLAN Repeater adopts WLAN
settings
•Switching WLAN radio network on or off
•Performing WPS
flashing rapid-
ly
WPS procedure was aborted: More than
two WLAN devices are performing WPS at
the same time. Repeat the procedure.
on The WLAN module of the
FRITZ!WLAN Repeater is ready for operation
LAN on A network connection is active to a con-
nected device (network adapter, hub or
switch)
All flashing Factory settings are loaded

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Before You Connect the FRITZ!WLAN Repeater
2 Before You Connect the FRITZ!WLAN Repeater
Read this chapter before connecting the
FRITZ!WLAN Repeater to the power supply and the WLAN base
station.
2.1 Operation Requirements
In order to operate the FRITZ!WLAN Repeater 300E, you must
have the following:
•Your WLAN base station (WLAN access point) must sup-
port the IEEE 802.11n, 802.11g/a or 802.11b standard
and use either the 2.4 or 5 GHz frequency band.
•The WLAN base station must support automatic IP ad-
dress assignment (DHCP).
•The WLAN base station must support forwarding of IP-
based protocols/Address Resolution Protocol.
•For the first configuration of the WLAN: The SSID (radio
network name) must be set to “visible” and the MAC ad-
dress filter must be disabled. For a FRITZ!Box both set-
tings are configured upon delivery.
•For WPS functionality: a WPS-compliant WLAN base sta-
tion with up-to-date firmware
•For the first configuration of the WLAN without WPS: a
WLAN client that supports the WPA encryption standard.
•For the first configuration of the WLAN using the Installa-
tion Wizard: Microsoft Windows 7, Windows Vista or
Windows XP, Internet access

Security and Handling
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2.2 Security and Handling
•Never let liquids get inside the FRITZ!WLAN Repeater.
Otherwise, electric shocks or short circuits may result.
•The FRITZ!WLAN Repeater is intended for indoor use on-
ly.
•Do not open the FRITZ!WLAN Repeater housing. The de-
vice contains hazardous components and should only
be opened by authorized repair technicians.
•Do not install the FRITZ!WLAN Repeater during an electri-
cal storm.
•Disconnect the FRITZ!WLAN Repeater from the power
supply during electrical storms.
•Insert the FRITZ!WLAN Repeater in a socket in a dry loca-
tion that is free of dust and protected from direct sun-
light.
•Make sure to keep sufficient distance from potential
sources of interference like microwave devices or elec-
tric devices with large metal housings, and from radia-
tors.
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.

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Connecting FRITZ!WLAN Repeater with a WLAN Base Station
3 Connecting FRITZ!WLAN Repeater with a WLAN Base
Station
Connect the FRITZ!WLAN Repeater with the FRITZ!Box or an-
other WLAN base station whose radio network the
FRITZ!WLAN Repeater is to extend.
You can also register two or more FRITZ!WLAN Repeater at
your WLAN base station.
3.1 Establishing a Connection Using WPS
Using WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup), you can establish quickly
and easily a secure WLAN connection. You can use WPS if the
following prerequisites are met:
Prerequisites
•The WLAN base station must support WPS.
The following FRITZ!Box models, for instance, support
WPS: FRITZ!Box Fon WLAN 7390, 7270 and 7240,
FRITZ!Box 6360 Cable, FRITZ!Box WLAN 3370 and 3270.
•WPS must be enabled in the WLAN base station.
WPS is enabled upon delivery in the latest FRITZ!Box
models. In older FRITZ!Box models, enable the WPS
method in the user interface under “WLAN / Security /
WPS Quick Connection”.
•The WLAN base station must support the WPA or WPA2
encryption standard.
•The SSID (radio network name) of the WLAN base station
must be set to “visible” (announced). The SSID of a
FRITZ!Box is visible upon delivery.
•If a MAC address filter is active in your WLAN base sta-
tion, the MAC address of the FRITZ!WLAN Repeater must
be entered there as an exception. You can also disable
the MAC address filter until the connection to the
FRITZ!WLAN Repeater is established.

Establishing a 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
WLAN base station that supports WPS as described below. In
this case, please also take note of the instruction in the docu-
mentation of your WLAN base station.
1. Connect the FRITZ!WLAN Repeater to an electrical outlet
in the vicinity of the FRITZ!Box.
Connecting the FRITZ!WLAN Repeater to electrical power
2. Press the “WPS” button on the FRITZ!WLAN Repeater.
Hold the button down until the “WLAN” LED begins
flashing. This takes about 6 seconds.
6 seconds

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Establishing a Connection Using WPS
3. Now press the “WLAN” button on the FRITZ!Box within
the next two minutes. Hold the “WLAN” button down un-
til the “WLAN” LED of the FRITZ!Box begins flashing. This
takes about 6 seconds.
The connection between the FRITZ!WLAN Repeater and the
FRITZ!Box is established as soon as the “WLAN” LEDs on both
devices light constantly.
To find out how to extend the range of your WLAN radio net-
work with the FRITZ!WLAN Repeater, continue reading from
page 17.
To find out how to configure the FRITZ!WLAN Repeater using
it’s user interface, continue reading from page 20.
FestnetzFestnetz
InternetInternet
WLANWLAN
INFOINFO
Power/DSLPower/DSL
6 seconds
The FRITZ!WLAN Repeater is preconfigured so that the radio
network name (SSID) and WLAN key of the FRITZ!Box are
adopted automatically upon connection with the FRITZ!Box.

Establishing a Connection Using the Online Wizard
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3.2 Establishing a Connection Using the Online Wizard
If your WLAN base station doesn’t support WPS, you can con-
nect the FRITZ!WLAN Repeater with your WLAN base station
using the online wizard.
Start the online wizard at your computer. You can use the on-
line wizard if the following prerequisites are met:
Prerequisites
•Windows 7, Windows Vista or Windows XP with Service
Pack 2 or higher must be installed on your computer.
•The computer must have access to the Internet.
•The SSID (radio network name) of the WLAN base station
must be set to “visible” (announced). The SSID of a
FRITZ!Box is visible upon delivery.
•If a MAC address filter is active in your WLAN base sta-
tion, the MAC address of the FRITZ!WLAN Repeater must
be entered there as an exception. You can also disable
the MAC address filter until the connection to the
FRITZ!WLAN Repeater is established.
Connecting FRITZ!WLAN Repeater with FRITZ!Box
1. Connect the FRITZ!WLAN Repeater to an electrical outlet
in the vicinity of the FRITZ!Box.
Connecting the FRITZ!WLAN Repeater to electrical power
2. Start a web browser on your computer.
3. Enter www.avm.de/en/repeater in the address field of
the browser.

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Establishing a Connection Using the Online Wizard
4. Save the FRITZ!WLAN Repeater 300E online wizard on
your computer.
5. Start the online wizard by double-clicking the executable
“.exe” file.
6. Follow the instructions.
A secure WLAN connection is being established between the
FRITZ!WLAN Repeater and the FRITZ!Box.
To find out how to extend the range of your WLAN radio net-
work with the FRITZ!WLAN Repeater, continue reading from
page 17.
To find out how to configure the FRITZ!WLAN Repeater using
it’s user interface, continue reading from page 20.
The FRITZ!WLAN Repeater is preconfigured so that the radio
network name (SSID) and WLAN key of the FRITZ!Box are
adopted automatically upon connection with the FRITZ!Box.

Establishing a Connection Manually
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3.3 Establishing a Connection Manually
Using this method, you can connect the FRITZ!WLAN Repeater
with your WLAN base station even if the WLAN base station
doesn’t support WPS and you cannot use the online wizard.
Connecting FRITZ!WLAN Repeater with a Computer
Connect the FRITZ!WLAN Repeater with a computer.
You can connect the FRITZ!WLAN Repeater using the network
cable included with delivery or you can establish the connec-
tion wirelessly via WLAN.
1. Connect the FRITZ!WLAN Repeater to an electrical outlet
in the vicinity of the FRITZ!Box.
Connecting the FRITZ!WLAN Repeater to electrical power
2. Establish a WLAN connection between your computer
and the FRITZ!WLAN Repeater. Open the WLAN software
of your computer, select WPA as encryption method and
enter the WPA/WPA2 key 00000000 (8 zeros) which is
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. Enable the setting “Obtain an IP address auto-
matically” for the computer’s LAN port. See the section
Obtaining an IP Address Automatically on page 30 for in-
structions on how to configure the LAN port.

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Establishing a Connection Manually
Starting the Configuration Wizard
1. Start a web browser on the computer that is connected
with your FRITZ!WLAN Repeater.
2. Enter fritz.repeater in the address line of the browser.
3. The FRITZ!WLAN Repeater Configuration Wizard is start-
ed. Click “Start” and follow the instructions.
A secure WLAN connection is being established between the
FRITZ!WLAN Repeater and the FRITZ!Box.
To find out how to extend the range of your WLAN radio net-
work with the FRITZ!WLAN Repeater, continue reading from
page 17.
To find out how to configure the FRITZ!WLAN Repeater using
it’s user interface, continue reading from page 20.
The FRITZ!WLAN Repeater is preconfigured so that the radio
network name (SSID) and WLAN key of the FRITZ!Box are
adopted automatically upon connection with the FRITZ!Box.

Extending the Range of the WLAN Radio Network
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4 Extending the Range of the WLAN Radio Network
This chapter describes how to extend the range of your WLAN
radio network using the FRITZ!WLAN Repeater.
4.1 Prerequisite
The FRITZ!WLAN Repeater must be connected with your WLAN
base station.
4.2 Choosing the Best Location for FRITZ!WLAN Repeater
Choose an appropriate location and plug the
FRITZ!WLAN Repeater into an electrical outlet there.
The WLAN connection to your WLAN base station is re-estab-
lished automatically after connecting the repeater to the out-
let. The settings of the FRITZ!WLAN Repeater remain intact if
you disconnect the device from the power mains.
Please note the following when choosing a location:
•The best location is halfway between your WLAN base
station and the devices the FRITZ!WLAN Repeater should
integrate into your wireless network.
If there is no electrical outlet at this location, test differ-
ent other locations.
•The LEDs display the quality of the radio signal
the FRITZ!WLAN Repeater receives from the WLAN base
station. The better the received radio signal, the better
the radio signal sent 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 or walls.
For instructions on connecting the FRITZ!WLAN Repeater with
your WLAN base station, see the chapter Connecting
FRITZ!WLAN Repeater with a WLAN Base Station from
page 10.

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

Connecting Devices to the LAN Port
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5 Connecting Devices to the LAN Port
Connecting a device to the LAN port (network storage device, for example)
The FRITZ!WLAN Repeater 300E has a LAN port at the under-
side of the device. You can connect to the LAN port a network
device that does not support WLAN. These are computers,
blu-ray players, TVs, satellite/TV receivers, printers, IP cam-
eras or network storage devices, for instance.
The connected device is then integrated via the
FRITZ!WLAN Repeater into your wireless network and can use
the Internet connection of the WLAN base station.
A LAN cable to connect a network device is included in the
FRITZ!WLAN Repeater package.
Example: Network Storage
If you would like to use a network storage in your wireless net-
work, you can connect the device to the
FRITZ!WLAN Repeater’s LAN port. All computers connected
wirelessly with the FRITZ!WLAN Repeater or the WLAN base
station then can download files from the network storage or
save files to the network storage.
WPSWPS
WPS

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The User Interface of the FRITZ!WLAN Repeater
6 The User Interface of the FRITZ!WLAN Repeater
The FRITZ!WLAN Repeater has a user interface you can open
in a web browser on your computer.
In the user interface, you can edit the FRITZ!WLAN Repeater’s
settings, enable or disable features and perform firmware up-
dates.
Detailed descriptions of and instructions for settings and fea-
tures of the FRITZ!WLAN Repeater are presented in the user
interface’s Online Help.
6.1 Opening the User Interface
The user interface can be opened on every computer connect-
ed with the FRITZ!WLAN Repeater or the WLAN base station.
1. Start a web browser on your computer.
2. Enter fritz.repeater in the address field of the browser.
The user interface is displayed.
If the user interface is not displayed, please see the instruc-
tions in the section The User Interface Is Not Displayed on
page 24.
6.2 Protecting the User Interface with a Password
You can protect the user interface with a password. The pass-
word will be requested every time the user interface is
opened. This protects the settings of your
FRITZ!WLAN Repeater from unauthorized access.
We strongly recommend setting up and using password pro-
tection for the user interface.