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  • Page 1 FRITZ!WLAN USB Stick N Installation, Configuration and Operation...

  • Page 2: Legal Notice

    AVM will not be liable for damages arising directly or indirectly from the use of the manual or the software, nor for incidental or consequential damages, except in case of intent or gross negligence.
  • Page 3 AVM GmbH, especially product names and logos. Microsoft, Windows and the Windows logo are trademarks owned by Microsoft Corporation in the USA and/or other countries. Bluetooth is a trademark of Bluetooth SIG, Inc. licensed to AVM GmbH. All other product and com- pany names are trademarks of their respective owners.

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents FRITZ!WLAN USB Stick N ......8 Package Contents ......... . 8 Operation Requirements .
  • Page 5 Information in the Internet........53 Support from the AVM Service Team ......53...

  • Page 6: Safety Instructions

    In accordance with European regulations and the Electri- cal and Electronic Equipment Act (ElektroG), the FRITZ!WLAN USB Stick N, as well as all devices and elec- tronic components contained in the FRITZ!WLAN USB Stick N package may not be disposed with household waste.

  • Page 7: Symbols And Highlighting

    This symbol indicates important instructions that must be observed to avoid malfunctions. This symbol indicates useful hints to assist you in working with the FRITZ!WLAN USB Stick N. The table below explains the highlighting used in this manual. Highlighting...

  • Page 8: Fritz!Wlan Usb Stick N

    FRITZ!WLAN USB Stick N Overview FRITZ!WLAN USB Stick N is a WLAN adapter for the Universal Serial Bus (USB). With the FRITZ!WLAN USB Stick N, you can connect your computer di- rectly with a WLAN access point, for example, with an AVM FRITZ!Box WLAN .

  • Page 9: Leds

    64 MB RAM and 5 MB free memory on the hard drive • one CD drive You can install FRITZ!WLAN USB Stick N if your computer meets all of these requirements. If you would like to connect additional computers, addi- tional FRITZ!WLAN USB Sticks are required.

  • Page 10: Technical Specifications

    Technical Specifications LEDs: 2 (connection / activity) USB port: USB version 2.0, compatible with USB 1.1 with reduced data throughput WLAN module: Support for radio network in accordance with IEEE 802.11n IEEE 802.11g IEEE 802.11b and IEEE 802.11a Frequency band: 2.4 and 5 GHz Encryption: WPA (Wi-Fi Protected Access) / WPA2...
  • Page 11 Firmware: can be updated Channels: 1 through 13 and 36 through 140 (ETSI) Ambient tempera- -5 to 45°C ture (during opera- tion): Ambient -10 to 70°C temperature (idle): Humidity 5 to 90%, no-condensation (idle/operation): Certification:...

  • Page 12: Avm Stick & Surf Technology

    AVM Stick & Surf Technology Connecting Securely with a FRITZ!Box WLAN With the AVM Stick & Surf technology the FRITZ!WLAN USB Stick N can take over the WLAN security settings from FRITZ!Box WLAN products. This allows a secure WLAN connection to be established between your computer and your FRITZ!Box without any additional configuration.
  • Page 13 As soon as you connect the FRITZ!WLAN USB Stick N to your computer, the security settings of your WLAN are im- plemented in the FRITZ!WLAN control software and then deleted from the Stick. The AVM Stick & Surf logo appears and a WLAN connection to your FRITZ!Box is established automatically.

  • Page 14: Installation

    Installation Installing FRITZ!WLAN USB Stick N The FRITZ!WLAN USB Stick N can be installed in the operating systems Windows 7 (32-bit or 64-bit edition), Windows Vista (32-bit or 64-bit edition) and Windows XP (32-bit or 64-bit edition). Please install the current Microsoft Service Packs using Microsoft Windows Update and use a USB 2.0 port for op-...

  • Page 15: Installation In Windows 7 / Windows Vista 64-Bit Edition

    Installation in Windows 7 / Windows Vista 64-bit Edition Administrator rights are required to install the FRITZ!WLAN USB Stick N in Windows 7 64-bit edition or Windows Vista 64-bit edition! Switch on the WLAN device you wish to connect to.

  • Page 16: Installation In Windows Xp 32-Bit Edition

    FRITZ!WLAN USB Stick N in Windows XP! Switch on the WLAN device you wish to connect to. Switch on your computer. Insert the FRITZ!WLAN USB Stick N into the USB port on your computer. Windows detects the FRITZ!WLAN USB Stick N auto- matically.

  • Page 17: Installation In Windows Xp 64-Bit Edition

    FRITZ!WLAN USB Stick N in Windows XP 64-bit Edition! Switch on the WLAN device you wish to connect to. Switch on your computer. Insert the FRITZ!WLAN USB Stick N into the USB port on your computer. Windows detects the FRITZ!WLAN USB Stick N auto- matically.
  • Page 18 Conclude the instal- lation by clicking “Finish”. This completes the driver installation for the FRITZ!WLAN USB Stick N. Continue reading in the next sec- tion, “Information on WLAN Connections”. Information on WLAN Connections If you performed installation using Stick & Surf, no further steps are necessary to establish a WLAN connection.

  • Page 19: The Fritz!Wlan Control Software

    The FRITZ!WLAN Control Software Establishing and Clearing WLAN Connections With the FRITZ!WLAN USB Stick N you can establish wireless network connections (WLANs) with various WLAN devices. The FRITZ!WLAN con- trol software is available to manage all these WLAN connections. With FRITZ!WLAN you can configure, establish and clear WLAN connec- tions as well as view connection information.
  • Page 20 The middle section displays the icon of the WLAN connec- tion as a box with links to the devices on the left and on the right. The small icons in the box display the connec- tion quality and the encryption used. The right side shows the WLAN remote site with which you are currently connected or were connected most recently.

  • Page 21: Establishing A Wlan Connection

    Establishing a WLAN Connection With FRITZ!WLAN you can establish WLAN connections to WLAN remote sites (access points), which can provide ac- cess to DSL, to printers, to mobile telephones, PDAs, and even to other WLAN clients. Direct connections are also possible to other FRITZ!WLAN USB Sticks.
  • Page 22 “Select” or “Connect”. Enter the network key of the WLAN access point. On the AVM FRITZ!Box family products, the network key is printed on the underside of the device. The WLAN connection is established.
  • Page 23 Enter the WLAN key in the “WLAN key” field. All other WLAN parties of the ad-hoc connection must also enter this key. See also the encryption instructions in the section “Encryption” from page 33. Confirm the settings configured earlier for the ad-hoc network.
  • Page 24 WLAN access point manual. Establishing Connections Using the Computer The computer to which a FRITZ!WLAN USB Stick N is con- nected establishes the Internet connections itself. In this case the WLAN access point works like a DSL modem and is responsible only for forwarding data.

  • Page 25: Microsoft Wlan Service

    FRITZ!WLAN program. Information on the WLAN Control Software In your FRITZ!WLAN USB Stick N, FRITZ!WLAN is provided as the default application for WLAN connections. If you prefer to work with the Microsoft WLAN Service as...
  • Page 26 “WLAN Connection Is Not Estab- lished” from page 42 and “Errors During Installation” on page 39. For information on AVM Stick & Surf, see the section “AVM Stick & Surf Technology” on page 12. To display all important status information for your WLAN connection, click the FRITZ!WLAN program icon in the noti- fication area of the task bar.
  • Page 27 Establishing a WLAN Connection (Windows Vista) To establish a WLAN connection in Windows Vista using Microsoft WLAN Service (“automatic WLAN configura- tion”), work through the following steps: Click the Microsoft WLAN icon in the notification area of the task bar and select the option “Connect to a network”.
  • Page 28 “WLAN Connection Is Not Estab- lished” from page 42 and “Errors During Installation” from page 39. For information on AVM Stick & Surf, see the section “AVM Stick & Surf Technology” from page 12. To display all important status information for your WLAN connection, click the FRITZ!WLAN program icon in the noti- fication area of the task bar.
  • Page 29 “WLAN Connection Is Not Estab- lished” from page 42 and “Errors During Installation” from page 39. For information on AVM Stick & Surf, see the section “AVM Stick & Surf Technology” from page 12. To display all important status information for your WLAN connection, click the FRITZ!WLAN program icon in the noti- fication area of the task bar.

  • Page 30: More About Wlan

    The net speed describes the trans- mission rate of the user data. The standards are intended for different frequency bands. In order to communicate with each other, the FRITZ!WLAN USB Stick N and the WLAN access point must work in the same frequency band.
  • Page 31 5-GHz range. This standard allows for high throughput rates and rang- IEEE 802.11n es. The FRITZ!WLAN USB Stick N supports 802.11n in the 2.4-GHz frequency band, or, if desired, also in the 5-GHz frequency band. Modulation processes and antenna tech-...

  • Page 32: Security

    WPA2 mechanism, and the TKIP encryption procedure as part of the WPA mechanism. This means that the FRITZ!WLAN USB Stick N can be used in combination with any WLAN access points that also sup- port WPA2 with AES or WPA with TKIP.
  • Page 33 WLAN client and correspond with the WLAN set- tings of the WLAN access point. • The FRITZ!WLAN USB Stick N uses WEP 64/128 with the setting “Open” or “Open Key”, respectively. When establishing a WLAN connection using prod- ucts from other manufacturers, always make sure that the setting “Open”...

  • Page 34: Frequency Range

    Frequency Range WLAN uses the frequency range around 2.4 GHz in the ISM band or, alternatively, the frequency range at 5 GHz. The frequency range used in your WLAN depends on the settings of your WLAN access point. A WLAN in the 2.4-GHz frequency band works in the same band as Bluetooth, DECT, microwave devices, video bridg- es and baby monitors.
  • Page 35 Allocation of the WLAN Channels in the 2.4-GHz Range Channel Frequency (GHz) Channel Frequency (GHz) 2.412 2.447 2.417 2.452 2.422 2.457 2.427 2.462 2.432 2.467 2.437 2.472 2.442 Allocation of the WLAN Channels in the 5-GHz Range Channel Frequency (GHz) Channel Frequency (GHz) 5.18 5.54...

  • Page 36: Wps (Wi-Fi Protected Setup)

    WPS networking procedure (Wi-Fi Protected Setup). With WPS you can establish a secure WLAN connection be- tween your FRITZ!WLAN USB Stick N and your WLAN ac- cess point. All of the necessary WLAN security settings are transferred in the process.
  • Page 37 Select from the list the WLAN access point to which a connection is to be established, and then click the “Select” button. If the device you selected supports WPS, next the “WPS Quick Connection” window will open. Select the desired connection method here and fol- low the relevant instructions.

  • Page 38: Uninstallation

    Uninstallation Removing the FRITZ!WLAN USB Stick N The instructions for removing the FRITZ!WLAN USB Stick N are valid for all operating systems. The FRITZ!WLAN USB Stick N driver software and the FRITZ!WLAN control software are removed at the same time.

  • Page 39: Troubleshooting

    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 N and repeat the installation as described in the manual.
  • Page 40 Remedy Make sure that the FRITZ!WLAN USB Stick N is inserted firmly into the USB port. Pull the FRITZ!WLAN USB Stick N out if it is not positioned correctly and insert it into the USB port again.
  • Page 41 Installing the Latest Service Packs The FRITZ!WLAN USB Stick N is detected automatically in the Windows XP operating system. However, the device is not fully functional. Possible Cause The necessary service packs have not been installed. Remedy USB 2.0 support was integrated into the operating sys- tem for the first time with the Microsoft Service Packs.

  • Page 42: Wlan Connection Is Not Established

    Try again to establish a WLAN con- nection. For the settings in this table it is presumed that an AVM WLAN product from the FRITZ!Box family is used with WPA/WPA2 encryption (mixed mode). In general it is al- ways advisable to secure your WLAN using the most se- cure mechanism supported by your WLAN remote site.
  • Page 43 No WLAN remote sites are found. Possible Cause The WLAN remote site has not been turned on or is loca- ted too far away from the FRITZ!WLAN USB Stick N. Remedy Make sure that the power supply of the WLAN remote site is secure and that the device is switched on.

  • Page 44: Errors During Data Exchange With Other Devices In The Network

    Alternatively, you can install Service Pack 3 instead. Errors During Data Exchange with Other Devices in the Network Checking the WLAN Access Point The FRITZ!WLAN USB Stick N and the WLAN access point cannot exchange any data with each other. Possible Cause The WLAN access point is not connected correctly or not switched on.
  • Page 45 Allowing Network Access Two or more computers are networked via FRITZ!WLAN USB Stick N, but you cannot access files and connected devices on the remote site. Possible Cause The desired resources like folders, drives, printers or Internet connections are not configured for network sha- ring.
  • Page 46 Checking the Data of the Ad-hoc Connection The FRITZ!WLAN USB Stick N and a further WLAN adapter are connected directly via WLAN, but cannot exchange any data with each other. Possible Cause The IP address was not assigned by Windows automati-...

  • Page 47: Checking The Ip Settings

    Avoiding WLAN Channels with DFS The FRITZ!WLAN USB Stick N loses the WLAN connection in the 5-GHz frequency band for no apparent reason. Possible Cause In the 5-GHz band the access point is programmed to change the channel whenever a radar source transmits on the same channel (DFS: Dynamic Frequency Selec- tion).
  • Page 48 If necessary, repeat steps 5 through 7 for the “Inter- net 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, automatic IP address assignment (DHCP) is enabled in the factory settings.
  • Page 49 Obtaining an IP Address Automatically in Windows Vista Proceed as follows in Windows Vista: Click the “Start” button in the task bar and select “Control Panel / Network and Internet / View Network Status and Tasks”. From the “Tasks”, select “Manage network connec- tions”.
  • Page 50 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, automatic IP address assignment (DHCP) is enabled in the factory settings. Obtaining an IP Address Automatically in Windows XP Proceed as follows in Windows XP: Go to “start / Control Panel / Network and Internet...
  • Page 51 Properties of the Internet protocol (TCP/IP) 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, automatic IP address assignment (DHCP) is enabled in the factory settings.

  • Page 52: Customer Service Guide

    The Readme file is included on the FRITZ!WLAN USB Stick N CD. The manual of the FRITZ!WLAN USB Stick N is included in Manual PDF format in the “Info” folder on the FRITZ!WLAN USB Stick N CD.

  • Page 53: Information In The Internet

    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 down- load area, or enter the following address: ftp.avm.de...
  • Page 54 Click in the support area on the “Mail Form” link after your product. Select the operation system you use. Fill out the form and send it to AVM support by clicking the “Send” button. Our Support team will respond by e-mail as quick-...

  • Page 55: Index

    Index FRITZ!WLAN icons ....23 “Edit” icon ..... 21 access point .
  • Page 56 network WEP key ......33 ..44 ...33 error during data exchange WEP security mechanism network key...

  • Page 57: Declaration Of Ce Conformity

    AVM GmbH Address Alt-Moabit 95 D-10559 Berlin herewith declares that the product Type WLAN-Controller Product FRITZ!WLAN USB Stick N complies with the following directives: • 1999/5/EC R&TTE Directive: Radio Equipment and Tele- communications Terminal Equipment • 2009/125/EC Ecodesign requirements for energy-related...

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