Fritz! WLAN Repeater Owner's manual

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Installation
and Operation
FRITZ!WLAN
Repeater 310
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Table of Contents
Symbols and Highlighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
1 Getting to Know FRITZ!WLAN Repeater 310. . . . . . . . . . . 5
1.1 FRITZ!WLAN Repeater 310 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 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 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: Connection with a Wireless LAN Base Station . . . . . . 17
4.2 Choosing the Best Location for the FRITZ!WLAN Repeater . . . . . . . 17
4.3 Integrating WLAN Devices into the Wireless Network . . . . . . . . . . . 18
5 The User Interface of the FRITZ!WLAN Repeater . . . . . . 19
5.1 Opening the User Interface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
5.2 Protecting the User Interface with a Password. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
5.3 Performing a Firmware Update . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
6 Help in Case of Errors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
6.1 LEDs Not On . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
6.2 The User Interface Is Not Displayed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
6.3 No Connection with the WLAN Base Station . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
6.4 No WLAN Connection with a Computer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
6.5 Throughput Too Slow for WLAN N . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
6.6 Cannot Access Devices in the Network. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

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7 Technical Specifications. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
7.1 Physical Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
7.2 User Interface and Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
8 Customer Service Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
8.1 Documentation on the FRITZ!WLAN Repeater . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
8.2 Information in the Internet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
8.3 Support from the Support Team . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Manufacturer’s Warranty. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Legal Notice. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Legal Notice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Declaration of CE Conformity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Disposal Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37

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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” 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 connect-
ing the FRITZ!WLAN Repeater
with your WLAN base sta-
tion, see page 10.

Getting to Know FRITZ!WLAN Repeater 310
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1 Getting to Know FRITZ!WLAN Repeater 310
This chapter presents a quick overview of the various functions of
your FRITZ!WLAN Repeater 310.
1.1 FRITZ!WLAN Repeater 310
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.
You connect the FRITZ!WLAN Repeater with the WLAN base
station over a wireless radio network. Then you register com-
puters and other wireless network devices located outside
the range of the wireless base station with the
FRITZ!WLAN Repeater.
Via the FRITZ!WLAN Repeater the wireless network devices
have access to the radio network and to the wireless LAN
base station’s Internet connection.
FRITZ!WLAN Repeater 310 in a radio network
A WLAN base station connects multiple WLAN devices (for in-
stance computers, printer, TV, media receiver) with each oth-
er and with the Internet.

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Button and LEDs
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
Switch wireless LAN on and off 1 second
Initiate WPS quick connection 6 seconds
Reset the repeater to factory settings 15 seconds
WPS
Power
WLAN
WPS
Power
WLAN
WP
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WLAN
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WLAN

Package Contents
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LEDs
1.3 Package Contents
•FRITZ!WLAN Repeater 310
•one printed quick guide
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 opera-
tion
WLAN flashing •FRITZ!WLAN Repeater adopts WLAN
settings
•Switching WLAN radio network on or
off
•Performing WPS
flashing rapidly 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 opera-
tion
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 310, you must
have the following:
•Your WLAN base station (WLAN access point) must sup-
port the IEEE 802.11n, 802.11g or 802.11b standard in
the 2.4-GHz range.
•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
station with up-to-date firmware
•For the first configuration of WLAN without WPS: WLAN
client that supports the WPA or WPA2 encryption stan-
dard
•For the first configuration of WLAN using the Installation
Wizard: Microsoft Windows 8, Windows 7,
Windows Vista or Windows XP (Service Pack 3 or higher),
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
device 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 Base Station
3 Connecting FRITZ!WLAN Repeater with a Base Station
This chapter describes how to connect the FRITZ!WLAN Repeater with
your FRITZ!Box or with another wireless LAN base station via a wire-
less radio network.
You can also register two or more FRITZ!WLAN Repeaters with your
FRITZ!Box.
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 latest FRITZ!Box models support WPS.
•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.
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.

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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 has been established when the LEDs that display
the strength of the wireless radio signal stop flashing and re-
main lit.
WPS
Power
WLAN
Push for approx.
6 seconds
FestnetzFestnetz
InternetInternet
WLANWLAN
INFOINFO
Power/DSLPower/DSL
6 seconds

Establishing a Connection Using the Online Wizard
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To find out how to extend the range of your WLAN radio net-
work with the FRITZ!WLAN Repeater, continue reading from
page 17.
For information about how to adjust the settings of the
FRITZ!WLAN Repeater using the user interface, continue read-
ing from page 19.
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 on your computer. You can use the on-
line wizard if the following prerequisites are met:
Requirements
•Windows 7, Windows Vista or Windows XP with Service
Pack 3 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.
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.

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Establishing a Connection Using the Online Wizard
Connecting FRITZ!WLAN Repeater with FRITZ!Box
1. Connect the FRITZ!WLAN Repeater to an electrical outlet
in the vicinity of the FRITZ!Box.
2. Start a web browser on your computer.
3. Enter www.avm.de/en/repeater in the address field of
the browser.
4. Save the FRITZ!WLAN Repeater 310 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.
For information about how to adjust the settings of the
FRITZ!WLAN Repeater using the user interface, continue read-
ing from page 19.
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
1. Connect the FRITZ!WLAN Repeater to an electrical outlet
in the vicinity of the FRITZ!Box.
2. Use the computer’s WLAN software to establish a wire-
less 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).
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 “Next” and follow the instructions.
A secure WLAN connection is being established between the
FRITZ!WLAN Repeater and the FRITZ!Box.

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Establishing a Connection Manually
To find out how to extend the range of your WLAN radio net-
work with the FRITZ!WLAN Repeater, continue reading from
page 17.
For information about how to adjust the settings of the
FRITZ!WLAN Repeater using the user interface, continue read-
ing from page 19.
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: Connection with a Wireless LAN Base Station
The FRITZ!WLAN Repeater must be connected with your WLAN
base station.
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 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 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 of some wireless
devices. 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.

The User Interface of the FRITZ!WLAN Repeater
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5 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 updates.
Detailed descriptions of and instructions for settings and features of
the FRITZ!WLAN Repeater are presented in the user interface’s Online
Help.
5.1 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 22.
5.2 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.

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Performing a Firmware Update
Setting Up Password Protection
As long as no password protection has been set up, every
time you open the user interface you will be prompted to en-
ter a password. If you disabled this message, here is how to
set password protection:
1. Open the FRITZ!WLAN Repeater user interface.
2. Switch to the “System / Password” menu.
3. Enter a password and save the password by clicking
“Apply”.
Password protection is now enabled.
Logging Off the User Interface
When password protection is enabled, you can log off the
user interface at any time. To do so, click .
If you do not click on the user interface for a period of longer
than ten minutes, you will be logged off automatically. The
only pages excepted from this are those which are constantly
updated, like the “Overview” page. No automatic logout will
take place on these pages.
5.3 Performing a Firmware Update
AVM provides updates of the firmware for the
FRITZ!WLAN Repeater for free downloading over the Internet.
The firmware is the software that controls all of the
FRITZ!WLAN Repeater’s functions.
1. Open the FRITZ!WLAN Repeater user interface.
2. Click “Wizards” and start the “Update Firmware” Wizard.
The Wizard checks whether new firmware is available for
your FRITZ!WLAN Repeater.
If a new firmware is available, the Wizard displays the
version number of the firmware. Click the link to view in-
formation about the firmware. Read this information be-
fore starting the firmware update.