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  • Page 2 FRITZ!WLAN USB Stick v1.1 This documentation and the software it describes are protected by copyright. AVM grants the non-exclu- sive right to use the software, which is supplied exclusively in what is known as object code format. The licensee may create only one copy of the software, which may be used exclusively for backup use.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Operating FRITZ!WLAN ........
  • Page 4 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 FRITZ!WLAN USB Stick during an electrical storm. Unplug the FRITZ!WLAN USB Stick from the com- puter during an electrical storm.
  • Page 5 Tips, instructions and ... for more informa- tion, see... warnings Symbols The following icons are used in the manual: This symbol designates sections which contain important in- formation. This symbol indicates useful tips and information. FRITZ!WLAN USB Stick – Symbols and Highlighting...

  • Page 6: Fritz!Wlan Usb Stick At A Glance

    USB extension cable one CD with – driver software – control software with Online Help – manual in PDF format a quick guide for the FRITZ!WLAN USB Stick FRITZ!WLAN USB Stick – 1 FRITZ!WLAN USB Stick at a Glance...

  • Page 7: Operation Requirements

    Stick indicate the following: WLAN flashes during data exchange between WLAN de- vices remains lit as soon as the FRITZ!WLAN USB Stick has been detected by the operating system FRITZ!WLAN USB Stick – 1 FRITZ!WLAN USB Stick at a Glance...

  • Page 8: Technical Summary

    (gross) 802.11b up to 11 Mbit/s * * The actually achievable throughput rates of the WLAN standards are presented in the table on Page 31. Firmware can be updated FRITZ!WLAN USB Stick – 1 FRITZ!WLAN USB Stick at a Glance...
  • Page 9 Technical Summary Channels 1 through 13 (ETSI) Ambient tempera- -5 to 45°C ture (operation) Ambient tempera- -10 to 70°C ture (storage) Humidity (stor- 5 to 90%, no-condensation age/operation) Certification FRITZ!WLAN USB Stick – 1 FRITZ!WLAN USB Stick at a Glance...

  • Page 10: Avm Stick & Surf Technology

    The WLAN security settings have now been transmitted to the FRITZ!WLAN USB Stick. As soon as you connect the FRITZ!WLAN USB Stick to your computer, the security settings of your WLAN are implement- ed in the FRITZ!WLAN control software. The AVM Stick & Surf logo appears and a WLAN connection to FRITZ!Box is estab- lished automatically.

  • Page 11: Installing The Fritz!Wlan Usb Stick

    Installing the FRITZ!WLAN USB Stick Installing the FRITZ!WLAN USB Stick FRITZ!WLAN USB Stick can be installed in the operating sys- tems Windows Vista x64 Edition, Windows Vista, Windows XP Professional x64 Edition, Windows XP und Windows 2000. Please install the current Microsoft Service Packs using Mi- crosoft Windows Update and use a USB 2.0 port for optimum...

  • Page 12: Installation In Windows Vista

    Over the course of installation Windows will request the rights required for installation. Answer every inquiry by clicking “Continue” in the dialog. In order to install the FRITZ!WLAN USB Stick, perform the fol- lowing steps: Switch on the WLAN device you wish to connect to.

  • Page 13: Installation In Windows Xp And Windows 2000

    2000 Administrator rights are required to install the FRITZ!WLAN USB Stick in Windows XP and Windows 2000! In order to install the FRITZ!WLAN USB Stick, perform the fol- lowing steps: Switch on the WLAN device you wish to connect to.

  • Page 14: Installation In Windows Vista X64 Edition

    Installation in Windows Vista x64 Edition Administrator rights are required to install the FRITZ!WLAN USB Stick in Windows Vista x64 Edition! In order to install the FRITZ!WLAN USB Stick, perform the fol- lowing steps: Switch on the WLAN device you wish to connect to.

  • Page 15: Installation In Windows Xp Professional X64 Edition

    Edition Administrator rights are required to install the FRITZ!WLAN USB Stick in Windows XP Professional x64 Edition! In order to install the FRITZ!WLAN USB Stick, perform the fol- lowing steps: Switch on the WLAN device you wish to connect to.
  • Page 16 Information on WLAN Connections Information on WLAN Connections If you installed your FRITZ!WLAN USB Stick using Stick & Surf, no further steps are necessary to establish a WLAN con- nection. Your FRITZ!Box WLAN will be identified automatical- ly as WLAN access point. A WLAN connection you can use im- mediately will be established.

  • Page 17: The Fritz!Wlan Control Software

    The FRITZ!WLAN Control Software The FRITZ!WLAN Control Software With the FRITZ!WLAN USB Stick you can establish wireless network connections (WLANs) with various WLAN devices. The FRITZ!WLAN control software is available to manage all these WLAN connections. If the FRITZ!WLAN control software has not yet been installed on your computer, please see the section “Microsoft WLAN...
  • Page 18 The user interface window is divided into three sections. The left side shows your own WLAN device, the FRITZ!WLAN USB Stick, complete with name and IP address. The middle section displays the icon of the WLAN connection as a box with links to the devices on the left and on the right.

  • Page 19: Establishing A Wlan Connection

    Establishing a WLAN Connection Connection Status The colors of the connection icons in the FRITZ!WLAN user in- terface and the FRITZ!WLAN program icon in the notification area of the task bar show the current condition of the con- nection: Icon...
  • Page 20 The ad-hoc network partici- pants have to share the existing bandwidth. In the device lists in the FRITZ!WLAN control software, this type of connection is designated by the ad-hoc connection icon.
  • Page 21 How to Establish an Ad-hoc Network: In the FRITZ!WLAN user interface, click the icon of the WLAN remote site with the right mouse button or click the FRITZ!WLAN program icon in the notification area of the task bar and select the command “Create New Ad-...
  • Page 22 WLAN connection is established. The process of automatically assigning IP addresses can take up to 3 minutes and is signaled by a flashing IP traffic light in the control software. FRITZ!WLAN USB Stick – 4 The FRITZ!WLAN Control Software...
  • Page 23 Connecting to the Internet Connecting to the Internet There are two different ways for FRITZ!WLAN USB Stick to connect to the Internet. In both cases you need account in- formation from an Internet Service Provider: Connecting Using the WLAN Access Point The WLAN access point (FRITZ!Box WLAN, for instance) estab- lishes the connection with the Internet.

  • Page 24: Microsoft Wlan Service

    Note the following to use Microsoft WLAN Service for your WLAN connections: If you are working with a FRITZ!WLAN USB Stick version 1.0, the FRITZ!WLAN control software was installed on your system as part of the installation routine. This is the default application for your WLAN connections.
  • Page 25 WLAN access points) are displayed in a list. Available wireless networks (example view) Select the desired WLAN access point and click the “Connect” button. The window for entering the network security key opens: Entering the WLAN key FRITZ!WLAN USB Stick – 5 Microsoft WLAN Service...
  • Page 26 Enter the WLAN key of the selected WLAN access point in the “Security key or passphrase” field and click “Con- nect”. On the AVM FRITZ!Box family products the network key is printed on the underside of the device. The WLAN connection is established.
  • Page 27 Enter the WLAN key of the WLAN access point in the “Network key” field. On the AVM FRITZ!Box family products the network key is printed on the underside of the device. Repeat your entry in the “Confirm network key” field and then click the “Connect”...
  • Page 28 For information on AVM Stick & Surf, see the section “AVM Stick & Surf Technology” on page 10. To display all important status information for your WLAN connection, click the FRITZ!WLAN Mini program icon in the notification area of the task bar. FRITZ!WLAN USB Stick – 5 Microsoft WLAN Service...

  • Page 29: More About Wlan

    The net speed describes the transmission rate of the user data. The FRITZ!WLAN USB Stick supports the 802.11g Wireless Standard and is downward compatible to 802.11b networks. The range within a given WLAN depends to a high degree on the WLAN adapter used as well as the physical surroundings of the network.
  • Page 30 WPA2 mechanism, and the TKIP encryp- tion procedure as part of the WPA mechanism. This means that the FRITZ!WLAN USB Stick can be used in combination with any WLAN access points that also support WPA2 with AES or WPA with TKIP.
  • Page 31 WLAN settings of the WLAN client and correspond with the WLAN settings of the WLAN access point. The FRITZ!WLAN USB Stick uses WEP64/128 with the setting “Open” or “Open Key”, respectively. When es- tablishing a WLAN connection using products from oth- er manufacturers, always make sure that the setting “Open”...
  • Page 32 “Problems with the WLAN Connection: What to Do” from page 39. WLAN channels in the 2.4 GHz range: Channel Frequency (MHz) Channel Frequency (MHz) 2412 2447 2417 2452 2422 2457 2427 2462 2432 2467 2437 2472 2442 FRITZ!WLAN USB Stick – 6 More about WLAN...

  • Page 33: Removing The Fritz!Wlan Usb Stick

    CD. Click “Continue” in the following window. Select the “Removal” option. The FRITZ!WLAN USB Stick will be removed. Click “Finish” to complete the process of uninstalling the software. FRITZ!WLAN USB Stick – 7 Removing the FRITZ!WLAN USB Stick...

  • Page 34: Troubleshooting

    The FRITZ!WLAN context menu opens. Select the “Connect” command. Checking the IP Settings A WLAN access point, for instance, a FRITZ!Box WLAN, has its own DHCP server, which assigns IP addresses to the con- nected computers. For this the computers must be config- ured to obtain an IP address automatically from the DHCP server of the access point.
  • Page 35 Protocol Version 6 (TCP/IPv6)” as well. The computer now receives an IP address from the WLAN access point. For WLAN products of the AVM FRITZ!Box family, auto- matic IP address assignment (DHCP) is enabled in the factory settings. FRITZ!WLAN USB Stick – 8 Troubleshooting...
  • Page 36 Confirm your selection by clicking “OK”. The computer now receives an IP address from the WLAN access point. For WLAN products of the AVM FRITZ!Box family, auto- matic IP address assignment (DHCP) is enabled in the factory settings. FRITZ!WLAN USB Stick – 8 Troubleshooting...
  • Page 37 Obtaining an IP Address Automatically in Windows 2000 Proceed as follows in Windows 2000: Select “Start / Settings / Control Panel / Network and Dial-up Connections”. Double-click to select the LAN connection “FRITZ!WLAN USB Stick”. Click the “Properties” button. Double-click to select “Internet Protocol (TCP/IP)” in the list of network components.

  • Page 38: Checking The Settings Of The Fritz!Wlan Usb Stick

    Checking the Settings of the FRITZ!WLAN USB Stick Open the FRITZ!WLAN console and check the settings for the FRITZ!WLAN USB Stick. Please note: Have you entered the correct WLAN key? On the AVM WLAN products from the FRITZ!Box family, the key is printed on a sticker attached to the underside of the de- vice and the CD jewel case.

  • Page 39: Problems With The Wlan Connection: What To Do

    WLAN connection. For the settings in this table it is presumed that an AVM WLAN product from the FRITZ!Box family is used with WEP encryption. However, we recommend using the more secure WPA mechanisms to encrypt your wireless network if these are supported by your WLAN remote site.
  • Page 40 First check the Device Manager in the Control Panel to see whether the device is listed and disabled. Enable the device. If it is not listed, uninstall the FRITZ!WLAN USB Stick and repeat the installation as described in the manual.
  • Page 41 Microsoft WLAN control is applied, no matter which settings were configured before. Possible Cause The FRITZ!WLAN USB Stick is utilized in the notebook along with an Intel Pro Wireless Adapter. Remedy Remove the Intel Pro Wireless Software (not the driver) to eliminate the problem.
  • Page 42 Problems with the WLAN Connection: What to Do Error Scenario Two or more computers are networked via FRITZ!WLAN USB Stick, but you cannot access files and connected devices on the remote site. Possible Cause The desired resources like folders, drives, printers or Internet con- nections are not configured for network sharing.
  • Page 43 Problems with the WLAN Connection: What to Do Error Scenario The FRITZ!WLAN USB Stick is detected automatically in the Windows XP and 2000 operating systems. However, the device is not fully functional. Possible Cause The necessary service packs have not been installed.
  • Page 44 When data traffic between the access point and the stick is idle, energy consumption is reduced. The stick heats up less. The Eco mode works not only with a FRITZ!Box WLAN, but also with oth- er access points as remote sites.

  • Page 45: Customer Service Guide

    “F1”. Information on Other Operating Systems If you want to install the FRITZ!WLAN USB Stick on a comput- er with an operating system other than Microsoft Windows Vista x64 Edition, Windows Vista, Windows XP Professional x64 Edition, Windows XP or Windows 2000, please see the...

  • Page 46: Information In The Internet

    To download updates from the Internet, go to: www.avm.de/en/download The AVM FTP server can also be used to download current driver software. Click the “FTP Server” link in the download area, or enter the following address: www.avm.de/ftp FRITZ!WLAN USB Stick – 9 Customer Service Guide...

  • Page 47: Support From The Avm Service Team

    Support from the AVM Service Team Support from the AVM Service Team Should problems with your FRITZ!WLAN USB Stick arise, we recommend taking the following steps: See the FAQs in the Internet: www.avm.de/en/service/FAQs This site contains answers to questions our customers have frequently asked our Support team.
  • Page 48 Do you have a problem with the FRITZ!WLAN control software? What is the exact wording of the message? Keep the version numbers of the FRITZ!WLAN USB Stick driver at hand. Information on the version can be viewed using the context menu of the FRITZ!WLAN pro- gram icon.

  • Page 49: Index

    Windows Vista DHCP server in Windows XP direct connection Internet connection disposal of the device via the computer via the WLAN access point encryption LEDs Microsoft WLAN service Microsoft WLAN icon WLAN key FRITZ!WLAN USB Stick – Index...
  • Page 50 Stick & Surf transmission channels support troubleshooting types of WLAN connections using Stick & Surf for connections taking over security settings of a WLAN devices FRITZ!Box searching for technical specifications WPA security mechansims troubleshooting assistance diagnostics uninstallation FRITZ!WLAN USB Stick – Index...

  • Page 51: Declaration Of Ce Conformity

    This product may be operated in the countries of the European Union and in Swit- zerland, Norway and Iceland. Certain restrictions of user rights or licensing re- quirements apply in France and Italy. FRITZ!WLAN USB Stick – Declaration of CE Conformity...

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