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- Page 1 FRITZ!WLAN USB Stick AC 860 Configuration and Operation...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Starting FRITZ!WLAN ........19... - Page 3 Setting Automatic IP Address Assignment in Windows..26 Removing the FRITZ!WLAN USB Stick....29 Wireless LAN Standards ......30 Technical Specifications.
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Page 4: Safety Instructions
Safety Instructions When working with the FRITZ!WLAN USB Stick, follow the in- structions below to protect yourself and the FRITZ!WLAN USB Stick from damage. • Do not install the FRITZ!WLAN USB Stick during an elec- trical storm. • Unplug the FRITZ!WLAN USB Stick from the computer during an electrical storm. -
Page 5: Conventions In The Manual
Bold type emphasizes important words. Example leave the page without saving. • Blue font in the text designates links and references within this manual and addresses to be entered in the browser. Example See also the information on page FRITZ!WLAN USB Stick AC 860... -
Page 6: Fritz!Wlan Usb Stick Ac 860 At A Glance
USB extension with docking station • printed quick guide Operation Requirements In order to operate the FRITZ!WLAN USB Stick AC 860, your computer must fulfill the following requirements: • a free USB port (USB 3.0, compatible with USB 2.0 at re- duced data rates) •... -
Page 7: Leds
LEDs LEDs Condition Meaning glows green The FRITZ!WLAN USB Stick was detect- ed by the operating system. WLAN flashes yellow The FRITZ!WLAN USB Stick is exchang- ing data with another wireless device. FRITZ!WLAN USB Stick AC 860... -
Page 8: Establishing A Wireless Lan Connection
With Stick & Surf you can establish a secure wireless connection to your FRITZ!Box quickly and conveniently. You do not have to make any settings on the computer. When you use the FRITZ!WLAN USB Stick on the computer for the first time, the device drivers are installed automatically. Prerequisite You can use Stick &... -
Page 9: Connecting Fritz!Wlan Usb Stick To The Computer
Connecting FRITZ!WLAN USB Stick to the Computer Once the wireless LAN security settings have been transmit- ted to the FRITZ!WLAN USB Stick, connect it to your computer. Start your computer. Insert the FRITZ!WLAN USB Stick into a USB port on the computer. - Page 10 The Stick & Surf logo appears on the screen. The wireless LAN connection has been established success- fully when the FRITZ!WLAN icon in the notification area of the Windows taskbar turns green. Every time the computer is started the connection is resumed automatically.
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Page 11: Establishing A Wireless Lan Connection Manually
Establishing a Wireless LAN Connection Manually or with WPS This chapter describes how to install the FRITZ!WLAN USB Stick on the computer and establish a wireless LAN connection to any wireless ac- cess point, also known as a wireless router. -
Page 12: Establishing A Wireless Lan Connection
“Installation of the wireless LAN hardware has been completed successfully” appears. Establishing a Wireless LAN Connection Once you have installed the FRITZ!WLAN USB Stick, you can establish the wireless LAN connection. Establishing a Wireless LAN Connection in Windows 8.1... - Page 13 WPS. The network key is transferred to the computer automatically. On a FRITZ!Box without a “WPS” button, press the “WLAN” button until the “WLAN” LED starts flashing. The wireless LAN connection will be established. FRITZ!WLAN USB Stick AC 860...
- Page 14 Windows task bar. A list appears on the screen, showing all wireless net- works found in the vicinity of the FRITZ!WLAN USB Stick. Select a wireless access point. Click “OK”. The input field for the network key appears.
- Page 15 On a FRITZ!Box without a “WPS” button, press the “WLAN” button until the “WLAN” LED starts flashing. The wireless LAN connection will be established. Every time the computer starts the wireless LAN connection is resumed automatically. FRITZ!WLAN USB Stick AC 860...
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Page 16: Connecting Computers Directly (Ad Hoc Network)
FRITZ!Box involved. If you set up an ad hoc network on a computer with the FRITZ!WLAN USB stick, other computers can register with the ad hoc network. The Windows 8.1 and Windows 8 operating systems no lon- ger allow an ad hoc network to be established. - Page 17 Click “Continue”. The ad hoc network is being configured and awaiting us- ers. You see the ad hoc network when you click the wire- less LAN icon in the notification area of the Windows task bar. FRITZ!WLAN USB Stick AC 860...
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Page 18: Configuring An Ad Hoc Network In Windows Vista
Click “Set Up a Connection or Network”. Select “Set up a wireless ad hoc (computer-to-computer) network” and click “Next”. Follow the wizard’s instructions. The wizard takes you step by step through the configuration of the ad hoc net- work. FRITZ!WLAN USB Stick AC 860... -
Page 19: The Fritz!Wlan Software
The FRITZ!WLAN Software The FRITZ!WLAN Software The FRITZ!WLAN software is installed on your computer along with the FRITZ!WLAN USB Stick. FRITZ!WLAN offers you information on the wireless LAN connection and various settings for the FRITZ!WLAN USB Stick. The software is not required to establish wireless LAN connections. -
Page 20: Online Help
• USB Stick, for instance for transmitter power Online Help The FRITZ!WLAN includes a comprehensive Online Help with additional information on the software. The Online Help can be opened on any tab by clicking the “Help” button. FRITZ!WLAN USB Stick AC 860... -
Page 21: Help In Case Of Errors
Errors During Installation No FRITZ!WLAN Icon in the Windows Task Bar The FRITZ!WLAN icon is not displayed in the Windows task bar. Cause The FRITZ!WLAN USB Stick was not installed correctly or is disabled in the Windows “Device Manager”. -
Page 22: Wireless Lan Connection Is Not Established
The computer does not automatically detect the FRITZ!WLAN USB Stick when it is inserted. The device driver installation does not start. Cause The FRITZ!WLAN USB Stick is not inserted correctly into the USB port or the chip set drivers of the computer are out of date. Help Remove the FRITZ!WLAN USB Stick from your computer and then insert it again into a USB port of the computer. -
Page 23: Errors During Data Exchange With Other Devices In The Network
Switching On and Correctly Positioning the Wireless Access Point When you search for wireless networks in the vicinity of the FRITZ!WLAN USB Stick, Windows does not find your wireless access point. Cause The wireless access point is switched off or located too far away. - Page 24 The specified data rates are not achieved. Cause The FRITZ!WLAN USB Stick is being used at a USB 2.0 port or at a USB 3.0 hub without its own power supply, to which mul- tiple USB devices are connected.
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Page 25: The Wireless Lan Connection Is Faulty Or Interrupted
The Wireless LAN Connection is Faulty or Interrupted Checking the Ad Hoc Connection The FRITZ!WLAN USB Stick is connected with another wireless adapter via a direct wireless connection, but the two adapters cannot exchange data. Cause The network settings are incorrect. -
Page 26: Setting Automatic Ip Address Assignment In Windows
Setting Automatic IP Address Assignment in Windows Position the wireless access point and the FRITZ!WLAN USB Stick so that there are as few obstacles between them as pos- sible. Avoiding Wireless LAN Channels with DFS The FRITZ!WLAN USB Stick loses the wireless LAN connection in the 5-GHz frequency band for no apparent reason. - Page 27 Under “This connection uses the following items”, select “Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4)”. Click the “Properties” button. On the “General” tab, enable the options “Obtain an IP address automatically” and “Obtain DNS server address automatically”. Click “OK” to save the settings. FRITZ!WLAN USB Stick AC 860...
- Page 28 Enable the options “Obtain an IP address automatically” and “Obtain DNS server address automatically” for the Internet protocol version 6 (TCP/IPv6) as well. Now the computer receives an IP address from the wireless access point. FRITZ!WLAN USB Stick AC 860...
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Page 29: Removing The Fritz!Wlan Usb Stick
Removing the FRITZ!WLAN USB Stick Removing the FRITZ!WLAN USB Stick During uninstallation the driver software of the FRITZ!WLAN USB Stick and the FRITZ!WLAN software are removed from your computer. Click the “Start” button in Windows. Click “Control Panel”. Click “Programs” or “Software”. -
Page 30: Wireless Lan Standards
Wireless LAN Standards Wireless LAN Standards Your FRITZ!WLAN USB Stick AC 860 supports the following wireless LAN standards: Standard Frequency Band Data Throughput (Gross) Data Throughput (Net) 802.11b 2.4 GHz 11 Mbit/s maximum 5 Mbit/s maximum 802.11g 2.4 GHz 54 Mbit/s maximum 25 Mbit/s maximum 802.11n... -
Page 31: Technical Specifications
Can be updated Channels 1 through 13 and 36 through 140 (ETSI) Ambient temperature -5 to 45 °C (during operation) Ambient temperature -10 to 70 °C (idle) Humidity (idle/opera- 5 to 90%, no-condensation tion) Certification FRITZ!WLAN USB Stick AC 860... -
Page 32: Customer Service
In the FRITZ!WLAN software you can open comprehensive Help by clicking the “Help” button or entering the “F1” key. Manual The printed quick guide to the FRITZ!WLAN USB Stick AC 860 is enclosed. The PDF file of the manual can be opened and downloaded from the Internet at the following address: avm.de/en/service/manuals... -
Page 33: Updates
Updates 10.3 Updates AVM provides updates for the FRITZ!WLAN USB Stick in the Internet free of charge. The latest driver software can be downloaded at the following address: avm.de/en/download 10.4 Assistance from the Support Team Support by E-mail You can send us an English-language request by e-mail at any time using the “Service”... - Page 34 Assistance from the Support Team • Which driver version of the FRITZ!WLAN USB Stick is in- stalled? The driver version is listed in the FRITZ!WLAN program: Click the FRITZ!WLAN program icon in the notification ar- ea of the task bar and select the menu command “About”.
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Page 35: Manufacturer's Warranty
This warranty shall be governed by German substantive law, to the exclusion of the United Nations Convention on Con- tracts for the International Sale of Goods (CISG). FRITZ!WLAN USB Stick AC 860... -
Page 36: Legal Notice
The licensing conditions are included in the Online Help on the FRITZ!WLAN under the keywords “Copyright” and “Legal Notice”. This documentation and software have been produced with all due care and checked for correct- ness in accordance with the best available technology. -
Page 37: Declaration Of Ce Conformity
The declaration of CE conformity is available at en.avm.de/ce. Disposal Information In accordance with European regulations, the FRITZ!WLAN USB Stick AC 860, as well as all devices and electronic com- ponents contained in the package, may be disposed with household waste. -
Page 38: Index
....software, FRITZ!WLAN ....Stick & Surf ..... . .