Safety Instructions When working with the FRITZ!WLAN USB Stick, be sure to ob- serve the following security instructions in order to protect yourself and the FRITZ!WLAN USB Stick from harm. • During electrical storms, lightning and electrical surges present a danger to connected electrical devices.
Do not 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 430...
Depending on the product variant: USB extension with docking station • printed quick guide Operation Requirements In order to operate the FRITZ!WLAN USB Stick AC 430, your computer must fulfill the following requirements: • a free USB port (USB 2.0 or higher) •...
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 430...
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 & Surf with every FRITZ!Box that has a port for USB devices. For instructions about establishing wireless LAN connections to other...
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.
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The Stick & Surf logo appears on the screen. The wireless LAN connection has been established success- fully when the FRITZ!WLAN icon in the Windows taskbar turns green. Every time the computer is started the connection is resumed automatically.
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.
“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 10/7...
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Move the mouse cursor to the upper right corner of the “Start” page and click “Settings”. Click the wireless LAN icon A list appears on the screen, showing all wireless net- works found in the vicinity of the FRITZ!WLAN USB Stick. FRITZ!WLAN USB Stick AC 430...
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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!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 10 and Windows 8 operating systems no lon- ger allow an ad hoc network to be established.
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Click “Next”. 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 430...
The FRITZ!WLAN The FRITZ!WLAN 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.
• FRITZ!WLAN 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 430...
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”.
Wireless LAN Connection Is Not Established Help Remove the FRITZ!WLAN USB Stick from your computer and then insert it again into a USB port of the computer. Install the latest chip set drivers. See the documentation for your mainboard to find out which drivers your computer requires.
Errors during Data Exchange with Other Devices in the Network Errors during Data Exchange with Other Devices in the Network Checking the WLAN Access Point The FRITZ!WLAN USB Stick and the WLAN access point cannot exchange any data with each other. Cause The WLAN access point is not connected correctly or not switched on.
The Wireless LAN Connection is Faulty or Interrupted Enable automatic IP address assignment (DHCP) in Windows; page Checking the Ad Hoc Connection The FRITZ!WLAN USB Stick is connected directly to another wireless adapter via wireless radio, but the two adapters can- not exchange data. Cause The network settings are incorrect.
(DFS = Dy- namic Frequency Selection). Setting Automatic IP Address Assignment in Windows Wireless access points like the FRITZ!Box are equipped with a DHCP server. The DHCP server assigns addresses for the con- nected computers.
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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”. FRITZ!WLAN USB Stick AC 430...
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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 430...
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”.
Wireless LAN Standards Wireless LAN Standards Your FRITZ!WLAN USB Stick AC 430 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...
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 430...
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 430 is enclosed. The PDF file of the manual can be opened and downloaded from the Internet at the following address: en.avm.de/service/manuals...
The AVM Knowledge Base is located in the “Service” area of the AVM web site: en.avm.de/service 10.3 Updates FRITZ!WLAN USB Stick provides updates for the AVM in the Internet free of charge. The latest driver software can be downloaded at the following address: en.avm.de/service/downloads 10.4...
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• What is the exact name of the wireless LAN access point you use with your FRITZ!WLAN USB Stick? The exact name of a FRITZ!Box is located on the under- side of the box housing. • Which driver version of the FRITZ!WLAN USB Stick is in-...
This warranty shall be governed by German substantive law, to the exclusion of the United Nations Convention on Contracts for the International Sale of Goods (CISG). FRITZ!WLAN USB Stick AC 430...
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.
After use, please dispose of FRITZ!WLAN USB Stick AC 430 and all electronic components and de- vices included with delivery at a collection point in your local community for the disposal of elec- tric and electronic appliances.