Blue and under- Address to be fritz.repeater lined text entered in the web browser Blue text Links and refer- For instructions on connect- ences within this ing the FRITZ!WLAN Repeater manual with your WLAN base sta- tion, see page FRITZ!WLAN Repeater 310...
This chapter presents a quick overview of the various functions of your FRITZ!WLAN Repeater 310. FRITZ!WLAN Repeater 310 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.
Button and LEDs Button and LEDs The FRITZ!WLAN Repeater has a button and various LEDs on the front panel. Power Power WLAN WLAN Power Power WLAN WLAN LEDs and button Button The following functions are operated using the button: Function...
WLAN base station and the FRITZ!WLAN Repeater Power flashing FRITZ!WLAN Repeater starts • Updating the firmware of the • FRITZ!WLAN Repeater FRITZ!WLAN Repeater is ready for opera- tion WLAN flashing FRITZ!WLAN Repeater adopts WLAN • settings Switching WLAN radio network on or •...
Before You Connect the FRITZ!WLAN Repeater 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. Operation Requirements In order to operate the FRITZ!WLAN Repeater 310, you must have the following: •...
• 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 protected from direct sun- light. • Make sure to keep sufficient distance from potential...
Connecting FRITZ!WLAN Repeater with a Base Station This chapter describes how to connect the FRITZ!WLAN Repeater with your FRITZ!Box or with another wireless LAN base station via a wire- less radio network. You can also register two or more FRITZ!WLAN Repeaters with your FRITZ!Box.
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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.
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WLAN 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. 6 seconds The connection between the FRITZ!WLAN Repeater and the...
Establishing a Connection Using the Online Wizard The FRITZ!WLAN Repeater is preconfigured so that the radio network name (SSID) and WLAN key of the FRITZ!Box are adopted automatically upon connection with the FRITZ!Box. To find out how to extend the range of your WLAN radio net-...
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A secure WLAN connection is being established between the FRITZ!WLAN Repeater and the FRITZ!Box. The FRITZ!WLAN Repeater is preconfigured so that the radio network name (SSID) and WLAN key of the FRITZ!Box are adopted automatically upon connection with the FRITZ!Box.
Establishing a Connection Manually 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 to an electrical outlet in the vicinity of the FRITZ!Box.
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Establishing a Connection Manually The FRITZ!WLAN Repeater is preconfigured so that the radio network name (SSID) and WLAN key of the FRITZ!Box are adopted automatically upon connection with the FRITZ!Box. To find out how to extend the range of your WLAN radio net-...
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 disconnect the device from the power mains. Please note the following when choosing a location: •...
(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).
The User Interface of the FRITZ!WLAN Repeater 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 updates.
Performing a Firmware Update AVM provides updates of the firmware for the FRITZ!WLAN Repeater for free downloading over the Internet. The firmware is the software that controls all of the FRITZ!WLAN Repeater’s functions. Open the FRITZ!WLAN Repeater user interface.
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Performing a Firmware Update To transfer new firmware to the FRITZ!WLAN Repeater, click “Start Firmware Update Now”. The firmware update begins and the “Power” LED on the FRITZ!WLAN Repeater starts flashing. Do not interrupt the power supply to the FRITZ!WLAN Repeater during the firmware update! The firmware update is complete when the “Power”...
Help in Case of Errors Help in Case of Errors LEDs Not On The LEDs on the FRITZ!WLAN Repeater do not light up. Cause The FRITZ!WLAN Repeater has no electricity. Help • Make sure that the FRITZ!WLAN Repeater is connected to electrical power.
No Connection with the WLAN Base Station Cannot establish a WLAN connection between the FRITZ!WLAN Repeater and your WLAN base station. Cause The FRITZ!WLAN Repeater is located outside the WLAN range of your base station. Help Reduce the distance between the two devices. Connect the FRITZ!WLAN Repeater to an outlet in another location.
FRITZ!WLAN Repeater. Help Reduce the distance between your computer and the FRITZ!WLAN Repeater. Cause The FRITZ!WLAN Repeater is not yet connected with the WLAN base station. Help Connect the FRITZ!WLAN Repeater with your WLAN base station (see Connecting FRITZ!WLAN Repeater with a Base...
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WLAN software. Help Set the same encryption method in your computer’s WLAN software as in the FRITZ!WLAN Repeater. To find out which en- cryption method is set in the FRITZ!WLAN Repeater, check the user interface (page 19).
The throughput achieved by this device is too low for WLAN N. Cause In the FRITZ!WLAN Repeater, in the WLAN base station, or in both devices, an encryption method other than WPA2 has been configured.
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“Properties”. Windows 7 and Windows Vista: Under “This connection uses the following items”, select “Internet Protocol Ver- sion 4 (TCP/IPv4)”. Windows XP: Under “This connection uses the following items”, select “Internet Protocol (TCP/IP)”. Click the “Properties” button. FRITZ!WLAN Repeater 310...
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Only in Windows 7 and Windows Vista: Enable the op- tions “Obtain an IPv6 address automatically” and “Ob- tain DNS server address automatically” for the “Internet Protocol Version 6 (TCP/IPv6)” as well. Now the computer receives an IP address from the WLAN base station. FRITZ!WLAN Repeater 310...
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Click the “Advanced...” button. Click the “Advanced...” button. The “TCP/IP” settings page opens. Select the “Using DHCP” option from the “Configure IPv4:” drop-down list. Click “OK”. Now the computer receives an IP address from the WLAN base station. FRITZ!WLAN Repeater 310...
User Interface and Display • Configuration and status messages in a web browser on a connected computer • “WPS” button to control WLAN, WPS and restore settings • LED display for information on the connection, activity and status FRITZ!WLAN Repeater 310...
(FAQs), manuals, updates and support. Documentation on the FRITZ!WLAN Repeater Help in the User Interface In the user interface of the FRITZ!WLAN Repeater, click the “Help” buttons to view detailed information on the settings and features of the FRITZ!WLAN Repeater.
Support from the Support Team Support from the Support Team Should problems with your FRITZ!WLAN Repeater arise, we recommend taking the following steps: If you have any problems, seek first aid by consulting the chapter Help in Case of Errors...
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Declaration of CE Conformity The manufacturer AVM GmbH Alt-Moabit 95 D 10559 Berlin herewith declares that the product FRITZ!WLAN Repeater 310 WLAN repeater complies with the following directives: 1999/5/EC R&TTE Directive: Radio Equipment and Telecommunica- tions Terminal Equipment 2009/125/EC EU directive: ecodesign requirements for energy-related...
Disposal Information In accordance with European regulations, the FRITZ!WLAN Repeater 310, as well as all devices and electron- ic components contained in the package, may not be dis- posed with household waste. Please bring FRITZ!WLAN Repeater 310 to a collection point in your local community for the disposal of electric and electron- ic appliances after use.
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