Fritz! 300E Configuring And Troubleshooting

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 Secu ...

3 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. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 ...

4 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 ...

FRITZ!WLAN Repeater 300E 5 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 ...

6 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 quic ...

7 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 netw ...

8 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 P ...

FRITZ!WLAN Repeater 300E 9 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 pro ...

10 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, ...

FRITZ!WLAN Repeater 300E 11 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 unti ...

12 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. Festnetz F ...

FRITZ!WLAN Repeater 300E 13 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” (announc ...

14 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 ...

FRITZ!WLAN Repeater 300E 15 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 electric ...

16 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, c ...

FRITZ!WLAN Repeater 300E 17 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 disco ...

18 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 ...

FRITZ!WLAN Repeater 300E 19 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 ...

20 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 we ...