Fritz! Fon WLAN 7140 Quick guide

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Contents
1 This Is FRITZ!Box Fon WLAN 7140 9
1.1 Package Contents. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
1.2 Operation Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
2 FRITZ!Box Fon WLAN 7140: Connecting 12
2.1 Mounting FRITZ!Box Fon WLAN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
2.2 Connecting FRITZ!Box Fon WLAN to the Power Supply . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
2.3 Connecting FRITZ!Box Fon WLAN to the DSL Line . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
2.4 Connecting the Computer(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
2.5 Connecting Computer(s) to a LAN Port . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
2.6 Connecting to a Computer Wirelessly via WLAN. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
2.7 Connecting FRITZ!Box Fon WLAN to the ISDN Line . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
2.8 Connecting FRITZ!Box Fon WLAN to the Analog Telephone Line. . . . . 23
2.9 Connecting Telephone, Fax, Answering Machine. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
3 Opening the User Interface 26
4 Configuring Internet Connections 27
4.1 FRITZ!Box Fon WLAN as a DSL Router . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
4.2 FRITZ!Box Fon WLAN as a DSL Modem . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
5 Configuring FRITZ!Box Fon WLAN for
Telephone Connections 31
5.1 Entering Account Information and Internet Numbers for
Internet Telephony . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
5.2 Entering Numbers for Calls over Fixed Lines . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
5.3 Configuring Analog Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
5.4 Dialing Rules for Internet and Fixed-Line Telephony . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
5.5 Selecting the Type of Connection Manually . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
5.6 How Does Internet Telephony Work? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
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4FRITZ!Box Fon WLAN – Contents
6 FRITZ!DSL: The Software Suite 37
6.1 FRITZ!DSL Internet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38
6.2 FRITZ!DSL Protect . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
6.3 FRITZ!Box. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39
6.4 Update. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40
6.5 FRITZ!DSL Diagnosis. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40
6.6 Web Test . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40
7USBDevices 41
7.1 Connecting USB Devices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
7.2 USB Mass Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
7.3 USB Printers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
7.4 FRITZ!WLAN USB Stick . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .46
7.5 USB Hub . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
8 WLAN: Wireless Local Area Networks 48
8.1 Standards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .48
8.2 Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .49
8.3 Frequency Range . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
9 Network Settings 53
9.1 Basics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
9.2 IP Address . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58
9.3 DHCP Server . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .60
9.4 Subnetwork. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .62
10 Troubleshooting 65
10.1 Errors Opening the User Interface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65
10.2 The WLAN Adapter Cannot Find FRITZ!Box Fon WLAN . . . . . . . . . . . . .69
10.3 WLAN Connection Is Not Established . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70
10.4 IP Settings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72
11 Removing the FRITZ!Box Fon WLAN 77
11.1 Ending the Connection to the Computer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77
11.2 Removing the Program Group . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77
11.3 Removing the FRITZ!DSL Software. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78
11.4 Uninstallation of the Printer Port. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .80
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12 Configuration and Operation by Telephone 82
12.1 Operating FRITZ!Box Fon WLAN 7140 by Phone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83
12.2 Configuring FRITZ!Box Fon WLAN by Phone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91
12.3 Advanced Features. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94
13 Product Details 115
13.1 The FRITZ!Box Fon WLAN LEDs. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 115
13.2 Audible Signals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 116
13.3 Cables and Sockets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 116
13.4 WLAN Switch. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 118
13.5 Technical Specifications of FRITZ!Box Fon WLAN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 118
14 Customer Service Guide 120
14.1 Product Documentation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 120
14.2 Information in the Internet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 121
14.3 Updates . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 121
14.4 Support from the AVM Service Team. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 122
Index 124
Declaration of CE Conformity 127
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6FRITZ!Box Fon WLAN 7140 – Symbols and Highlighting
Symbols and Highlighting
This manual uses the following symbols for warnings and
tips:
The hand indicates important instructions that must be ob-
served to avoid malfunctions.
FRITZ! marks useful hints to assist you in working with the
product.
The table below explains the highlighting used in this manu-
al.
The Telephone Keypad
Highlighting Function Example
Quotation marks Keys, buttons, icons,
tabs, menus, com-
mands
“Start / Programs” or
“Enter”
Capital letters Path and file names in
running text
SOFTWARE\INFO.PDF
or README.DOC
Pointed brackets Variables <CD-ROM drive>
Typewriter font Information to be typed
in using the keyboard
a:\setup
Gray italics Tips, instructions and
warnings
...for more informa-
tion, see...
0...9Numeric keys
sAsterisk key
RHold or Flash key
rPound sign key
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Instructions for Operation at the Telephone
Icons Designating the Functions and Features
MDial a number.
NPick up the handset.
OHang up the handset.
PTalk.
DThree-party Conference Call
QWait for the acknowledgement tone.
KYou hear the ring tone.
Ext Enter an extension number (Ext.). In the place of the
abbreviation “Ext.” used here, enter the number “1”,
“2”, or a higher number, corresponding to the exten-
sion you would like to configure.
MSN Enter an ISDN number (MSN). In place of the abbrevia-
tion “MSN” used here, enter the complete MSN de-
sired, without any dialing prefix.
XNo./Ext. Enter the external number (XNo.) or extension number
(Ext.) to which your calls are to be diverted. In the
place of the abbreviation “XNo.”, enter the complete
number of the external line.
The functions and features can be used for analog and
ISDN fixed-line connections as well as for Internet tele-
phony (VoIP).
The functions and features can be used for analog and
ISDN fixed-line connections.
The functions and features can be used only for ISDN
fixed-line connections.
The functions and features can be used only for analog
fixed-line connections.
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8FRITZ!Box Fon WLAN 7140 – Safety Instructions
Safety Instructions
When working with FRITZ!Box Fon WLAN, follow the instruc-
tions below to protect yourself and the FRITZ!Box Fon WLAN
from injury.
zDo not install FRITZ!Box Fon WLAN during an electrical
storm. Disconnect FRITZ!Box Fon WLAN from the power
supply during electrical storms.
zNever let liquids get inside the FRITZ!Box Fon WLAN.
Otherwise, electric shocks or short circuits may result.
zFRITZ!Box Fon WLAN is intended for indoor use only.
zDo not open the FRITZ!Box Fon WLAN housing. The de-
vice contains hazardous components and should only
be opened by authorized repair technicians.
Disposal Instructions
After use, please subject this product to orderly disposal as
electronic scrap in accordance with the current EU disposal
regulations.
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This Is FRITZ!Box Fon WLAN 7140
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1 This Is FRITZ!Box Fon WLAN 7140
FRITZ!Box Fon WLAN is a Private Branch Exchange (PBX) for
making telephone calls via the Internet and the fixed-line
network. FRITZ!Box Fon WLAN connects one or more comput-
ers directly with your DSL line. Each connected computer can
establish an Internet connection over FRITZ!Box Fon WLAN.
As a WLAN access point, FRITZ!Box Fon WLAN offers you the
possibility of connecting your computer to the DSL line wire-
lessly.
Possibilities for connecting FRITZ!Box Fon WLAN
PBX for Internet and Fixed-Line Telephony
FRITZ!Box Fon WLAN 7140 is a PBX for the connection of ana-
log terminal devices. You can connect two analog telephones
to FRITZ!Box Fon WLAN and make phone calls via the Inter-
net, ISDN, or the analog fixed-line network.
Connecting One or More Computers
Four computers can be connected directly to the FRITZ!Box
Fon WLAN using the four LAN ports. Using WLAN you can con-
nect multiple computers with FRITZ!Box Fon WLAN wirelessly.
You can also connect a network hub or switch to the LAN
ports so that even more computers can be connected to
FRITZ!Box Fon WLAN.
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All computers connected to FRITZ!Box Fon WLAN are net-
worked together and can access shared files and printers.
Internet Connection for All Computers
All of the computers connected to FRITZ!Box Fon WLAN can
surf the web.
Protection by the Integrated Firewall
When FRITZ!Box Fon WLAN is operated as a DSL router, the
integrated firewall protects your network from attacks from
the Internet.
Connecting USB Devices
The FRITZ!Box Fon WLAN is equipped with a USB host con-
troller to which you can connect a USB mass storage device
(hard drive, stick), a printer, a FRITZ!WLAN USB Stick or a
USB hub. For connecting a printer, FRITZ!Box Fon WLAN has a
printer server.
AVM Stick & Surf technology is provided by the FRITZ!WLAN
USB Stick. This technology allows security settings to be
read from the FRITZ!Box Fon WLAN automatically.
Port for Network Devices
Network devices can be connected to the FRITZ!Box Fon
WLAN LAN port along with network hubs or switches, includ-
ing game consoles.
WLAN Access Point
FRITZ!Box Fon WLAN is a WLAN access point. Computers
equipped with a WLAN adapter can be wirelessly connected
to FRITZ!Box Fon WLAN.
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Package Contents
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1.1 Package Contents
The package contains:
zFRITZ!Box Fon WLAN 7140
zone AC power adapter with cable for connection to the
power mains
zone 4.25 m combined DSL-telephone cable (gray/black)
for connecting FRITZ!Box Fon WLAN to the DSL splitter
and the ISDN network terminator (NT) or the analog
telephone line
zone network cable (red) for connecting FRITZ!Box Fon
WLAN to a computer or network hub
zone FRITZ!Box Fon WLAN CD with
–Installation Help
–documentation for all enclosed AVM components
1.2 Operation Requirements
In order to operate FRITZ!Box Fon WLAN, you must have the
following:
za Web browser that supports Java Script (for instance,
Internet Explorer from version 6.0 or Netscape 4.0)
zan ISDN point-to-multipoint line in accordance with the
Euro ISDN protocol DSS1, or an analog telephone line
zIf you would like to connect the FRITZ!Box Fon WLAN via
the LAN port of the computer, you need a computer with
a network adapter (standard Ethernet 10/100 Base-T).
zA DSL line must be available: Standard ITU G.992.1 An-
nex A or B (depending on the FRITZ!Box Fon WLAN mod-
el)
zIf you would like to connect FRITZ!Box Fon WLAN wire-
lessly using WLAN, you will need a computer equipped
with a WLAN adapter (in accordance with
IEEE 802.11b/g), for instance, a FRITZ!WLAN USB Stick.
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2 FRITZ!Box Fon WLAN 7140: Connecting
This chapter contains instructions on the following topics:
zLaunching FRITZ!Box Fon WLAN operation: recommend-
ed procedure
zMounting FRITZ!Box Fon WLAN
zConnecting FRITZ!Box Fon WLAN to electrical power,
DSL and ISDN or the analog telephone line
zConnecting analog terminal devices to the FRITZ!Box
Fon WLAN
zConnecting one or several computers to FRITZ!Box Fon
WLAN
zOpening the FRITZ!Box Fon WLAN user interface
Using the Installation Help on the CD
If you have a computer with a Windows operating system,
you can use the Installation Help contained on the FRITZ!Box
Fon WLAN CD.
The Installation Help on the FRITZ!Box Fon WLAN CD presents
instructions on the screen, instructing you about the steps
required to launch operation of the FRITZ!Box Fon WLAN.
zInsert the FRITZ!Box Fon WLAN CD in the CD-ROM drive
of your computer.
The Installation Help starts automatically.
If the installation help is not displayed automatically,
double-click the file SETUP.EXE in the root directory of
the FRITZ!Box Fon WLAN CD. Follow the instructions in
the Installation help to connect the FRITZ!Box Fon WLAN
to your computer.
zFollow the instructions in the Installation Help to pre-
pare the FRITZ!Box Fon WLAN for operation.
We recommend using the Installation Help on the FRITZ!Box
Fon WLAN CD when launching operation of the FRITZ!Box Fon
WLAN for the first time.
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Launching Operation without the CD Installation Help
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Launching Operation without the CD
Installation Help
If you do not use the Installation Help on the CD, then com-
ply with the sequence of steps recommended below.
1. Set up the FRITZ!Box Fon WLAN hardware: see the sec-
tion “Mounting FRITZ!Box Fon WLAN” on page 14.
2. Connect FRITZ!Box Fon WLAN to the power supply: see
the section “Connecting FRITZ!Box Fon WLAN to the
Power Supply” on page 14.
3. Connect FRITZ!Box Fon WLAN to the computer(s): see
the section “Connecting the Computer(s)” from
page 16.
4. Connect FRITZ!Box Fon WLAN to DSL: see the section
“Connecting FRITZ!Box Fon WLAN to the DSL Line” on
page 15.
5. If you want to make telephone calls with the fixed-line
network using FRITZ!Box Fon WLAN: connect to the
fixed-line network.
ISDN fixed-line network: Connect FRITZ!Box Fon WLAN
with the ISDN line: see the section “Connecting
FRITZ!Box Fon WLAN to the ISDN Line” from page 22.
Analog fixed-line network: Connect FRITZ!Box Fon WLAN
with the analog telephone line: see the section “Con-
necting FRITZ!Box Fon WLAN to the Analog Telephone
Line” from page 23.
6. If you want to make telephone calls via the Internet
and/or the fixed-line network using FRITZ!Box Fon
WLAN: Connect analog terminal devices to the
FRITZ!Box Fon WLAN: see the section “Connecting Tele-
phone, Fax, Answering Machine” from page 24.
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2.1 Mounting FRITZ!Box Fon WLAN
Set or hang up FRITZ!Box Fon WLAN in a dry, dust-free loca-
tion shaded from any direct sunlight.
Please note the following:
zIf you would like to connect the device using the USB or
network cable supplied with the package, remember to
consider the maximum length of the cable and select a
location close to your computer.
zIf you would like to establish wireless connections to
FRITZ!Box Fon WLAN from computers, set up or mount
the device in a central location in the office or at home.
Make sure to keep sufficient distance from potential in-
terference sources like microwave devices or electric
devices with large metal housings.
2.2 Connecting FRITZ!Box Fon WLAN to the
Power Supply
Connecting FRITZ!Box Fon WLAN to the power supply
Connect the FRITZ!Box Fon WLAN to the power supply as de-
scribed below:
1. Remove the power supply unit from the FRITZ!Box Fon
WLAN package.
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2. Connect the mains adapter to the socket labeled “Pow-
er”, located at the far right of the back panel of
FRITZ!Box Fon WLAN.
3. Plug the other end into an AC power outlet.
The green “Power/DSL” LED begins flashing after a few
seconds.
2.3 Connecting FRITZ!Box Fon WLAN to the
DSL Line
Connecting FRITZ!Box Fon WLAN to the DSL splitter
Cables
The gray and black Y-shaped cable is for connecting to the
DSL splitter. This cable is a combination of a DSL cable and a
telephone cable.
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Connecting the Computer(s)
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Connecting
1. Connect the longer, gray end of the cable to the socket
labeled “DSL/TEL”, located at the far left of the back
panel of the FRITZ!Box Fon WLAN.
2. Then connect the gray end of the Y-branch to the socket
on the DSL splitter labeled “DSL”.
The black end of the cable’s Y-branch is not needed for
connection to the DSL splitter.
The green “Power” LED stops flashing after a short time
and remains lit to signalize that FRITZ!Box Fon WLAN is
ready for Internet connections over DSL.
2.4 Connecting the Computer(s)
If you would like to surf the web using the FRITZ!Box Fon
WLAN or to open the FRITZ!Box Fon WLAN user interface,
then you must connect a computer with the FRITZ!Box Fon
WLAN.
A computer can be connected with the FRITZ!Box Fon WLAN
in two different ways:
zusing a LAN port of the FRITZ!Box Fon WLAN
zwirelessly via WLAN
One computer can be connected to FRITZ!Box Fon WLAN by
only one of these means.
One computer can be connected to each of the four LAN
ports of FRITZ!Box Fon WLAN, and several computers can be
connected with FRITZ!Box Fon WLAN at the same time via
WLAN.
The way a computer is connected to the FRITZ!Box Fon WLAN
is the same regardless of the operating system on the com-
puter.
All of the computers connected with the FRITZ!Box Fon WLAN
constitute a network.
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2.5 Connecting Computer(s) to a LAN Port
If you want to connect a computer to one of the four LAN
ports on the FRITZ!Box Fon WLAN, make sure that your com-
puter is equipped with a network adapter. A LAN port is usu-
ally designated by the icon at left or labeled “LAN”.
Connecting a computer to a LAN port on the FRITZ!Box Fon WLAN
Cable
A red network cable for connecting a computer is included in
the FRITZ!Box Fon WLAN package.
Connecting
1. Remove the network cable from the package.
2. Switch on your computer.
If you work with a Linux operating system, use YaST to
configure your network card with the setting “DHCP”, if
this setting is not already configured.
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3. Insert one end of the LAN cable to the computer’s net-
work adapter.
4. Connect the other end of the LAN cable to a socket on
the FRITZ!Box Fon WLAN labeled “LAN 1”, “LAN 2”,
“LAN 3” or “LAN 4”.
No additional driver installation is necessary on the comput-
er.
Connecting More Computers to the LAN Ports
Additional cables are required to connect further computers.
In purchasing a LAN cable, note the instructions in the sec-
tion “Network Cable” on page 117.
You can connect a computer to any of the four LAN ports of
the FRITZ!Box Fon WLAN at any time.
If you need to connect more than four computers using the
LAN ports of FRITZ!Box Fon WLAN, you can connect a network
hub or network switch to expand the number of ports.
2.6 Connecting to a Computer Wirelessly via
WLAN
FRITZ!Box Fon WLAN can be connected to a computer wire-
lessly using WLAN.
The wireless WLAN connection is identical for all operating
systems. Each computer to be connected to FRITZ!Box Fon
WLAN via WLAN must support WLAN, by means of a compati-
ble WLAN adapter, for instance the FRITZ!WLAN USB Stick.
For more information on WLAN, see the section “WLAN: Wire-
less Local Area Networks” from page 48.
Presettings in FRITZ!Box Fon WLAN
The FRITZ!Box Fon WLAN is delivered with preset values for
WLAN security. These values must also be entered on the
computer with the WLAN adapter in order to be able to estab-
lish a successful WLAN connection.
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The following values are configured in the FRITZ!Box Fon
WLAN factory settings:
Connecting FRITZ!Box Fon WLAN to the
FRITZ!WLAN USB Stick
If you use a FRITZ!WLAN USB Stick as a WLAN adapter, AVM
Stick & Surf technology provides you with a convenient pro-
cedure for connecting your computer wirelessly to FRITZ!Box
Fon WLAN:
1. Insert the FRITZ!WLAN USB Stick in the port of the USB
host controller of the FRITZ!Box Fon WLAN. The “INFO”
LED on the FRITZ!Box Fon WLAN begins flashing rapidly.
The WLAN security settings are transmitted automati-
cally to the FRITZ!WLAN USB Stick.
As soon as the “INFO” LED stops flashing, transmission
of the settings has been concluded. You can now re-
move the stick.
2. Now insert the FRITZ!WLAN USB Stick in the USB port of
the computer. The security settings saved on the stick
are applied to the computer.
See the FRITZ!WLAN USB Stick manual for details.
Setting Preset Value
SSID
(name of the WLAN radio net-
work)
FRITZ!Box Fon WLAN 7140
Encryption methods TKIP (WPA)
Encryption WPA PSK
Key The key is printed on the stickers
on the base of the device and on
the cover of the FRITZ!Box Fon
WLAN CD.
Network mode Infrastructure
Channel 6
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Connecting FRITZ!Box Fon WLAN Using a WLAN
Adapter from Another Manufacturer
1. Switch on your computer.
2. Install the WLAN adapter in your computer along with
the appropriate software. Please take note of the in-
structions in the documentation of the adapter.
3. Once installation has been completed, you generally
have a user interface available to control your WLAN
connections. In the Windows operating systems you
can open the user interface by clicking an icon in the
taskbar (specific to each manufacturer) or from the start
menu.
4. To establish a WLAN connection to FRITZ!Box Fon WLAN,
you can use the WLAN software available in the operat-
ing system or use the user interface provided by the
manufacturer.
Setting up a WLAN Connection Using the Manufacturer’s
User Interface
This description uses the values given in the section “Preset-
tings in FRITZ!Box Fon WLAN” on page 18. If you would like to
establish a WLAN connection using these preset values, then
your WLAN adapter must support WPA.
1. Select the SSID (WLAN radio network) “FRITZ!Box Fon
WLAN 7140” in the user interface.
If the radio network is not displayed, please follow the
instructions in the section “The WLAN Adapter Cannot
Find FRITZ!Box Fon WLAN” from page 69.
2. Set “Infrastructure” as the network mode.
3. Select “WPA PSK” as encryption or authentication.
4. Enter the preset key in the “Network Key” field. The key
is printed on the sticker on the base of the device and
on the cover of the FRITZ!Box Fon WLAN CD.
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