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FRITZ!WLAN

Repeater DVB-C

Installation

and Operation

FRITZ!WLAN Repeater DVB-C 2

Table of Contents

Symbols and Highlighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

1 FRITZ!WLAN Repeater DVB-C . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

1.1 Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

1.2 Package Contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

1.3 Button and LEDs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

1.4 Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

2 Before You Connect the FRITZ!WLAN Repeater . . . . . . . 11

2.1 Requirements for Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

2.2 Security and Handling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

3 Installing at the Cable Connection. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

4 Connecting with the Internet Router Wirelessly . . . . . . 15

4.1 Establishing a Wireless LAN Connection Using WPS . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

4.2 Connecting Wirelessly Using the Configuration Wizard. . . . . . . . . . 17

4.3 The Best Location for the FRITZ!WLAN Repeater . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

5 Connecting to the Internet Router via LAN Cable . . . . . 19

5.1 Connecting via LAN Cable or Power Lines . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

5.2 Connecting an Internet Router . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

6 Integrating Wireless Devices in the Wireless Network . 20

6.1 Instructions for a Wireless Connection with the Internet Router . . 20

6.2 Instructions for a LAN Connection with the Internet Router . . . . . . 20

7 The FRITZ!WLAN Repeater User Interface. . . . . . . . . . . . 22

7.1 Opening the User Interface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

7.2 Protecting the User Interface with a Password. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

7.3 Performing a FRITZ!OS Update . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

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8 Television in the Home Network. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

8.1 What the FRITZ!WLAN Repeater Makes Available . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

8.2 Installing TV Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

8.3 Television with FRITZ!App TV . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

8.4 Watching Television with the VLC Media Player. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

8.5 Restarting the Channel Search . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

9 Integrating in the Wireless LAN via LAN Port. . . . . . . . . 28

10 Changing the Name of the Wireless Network (SSID). . . 29

10.1 Why the Name of the Radio Network (SSID)

Has To Be Changed First . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

10.2 Configuring a Separate Radio Network Name for the

FRITZ!WLAN Repeater. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

11 Switching the Operating Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

11.1 Operating Modes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

11.2 Changing the Operating Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

12 Switching Off LEDs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

13 Configuring a Switching Schedule for the Wireless Radio

Network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

14 Help in Case of Errors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

14.1 LEDs Not On . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

14.2 The User Interface Is Not Displayed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

14.3 Problems with an App . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34

14.4 Poor Picture Quality in Television Reception . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34

14.5 No Connection with the Wireless Access Point . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35

14.6 No Wireless LAN Connection with a Computer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38

14.7 Throughput Too Slow for Wireless AC or Wireless N . . . . . . . . . . . . 39

14.8 Cannot Access Devices in the Network. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40

14.9 Obtaining an IP Address Automatically . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41

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15 Technical Specifications. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43

15.1 Physical Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43

15.2 User Interface and Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43

16 Customer Service Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44

16.1 Documentation on the FRITZ!WLAN Repeater . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44

16.2 Information in the Internet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44

16.3 Assistance from the Support Team . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44

Manufacturer’s Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46

Legal Notice. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47

Legal Notice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47

Declaration of CE Conformity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48

Disposal Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49

Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50

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Symbols and Highlighting

Symbols and emphasized text are used to designate certain informa-

tion in this manual.

Symbols

Highlighting

This symbol designates hints and tips that are useful in oper-

ating your product.

This symbol indicates important instructions that must be

observed to avoid malfunctions.

Highlighting Function Examples

Quotation marks Buttons

Menus

“Help”

“System / “Info” Dis-

play”

Blue and under-

lined text

Address to be en-

tered in the web

browser

http://fritz.repeater

Blue text Links and references

within this manual

For instructions on con-

necting the FRITZ!WLAN

Repeater with your wire-

less access point, see

page 15.

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FRITZ!WLAN Repeater DVB-C

1 FRITZ!WLAN Repeater DVB-C

This chapter presents an overview of the FRITZ!WLAN Repeater DVB-C.

1.1 Features

Extending the Wireless Radio Network

The FRITZ!WLAN Repeater increases the range of your wireless

network simply and securely.

PCs, notebooks, tablets and other wireless devices that are

not located too far from the wireless access point can be reg-

istered with the FRITZ!WLAN Repeater.

The wireless network devices receive access to the radio net-

work and to the wireless access point’s Internet connection.

FRITZ!WLAN Repeater DVB-C in a radio network

Package Contents

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Distributing Cable Television in the Home Network

The FRITZ!WLAN Repeater distributes the TV signal of your ca-

ble connection throughout the home network. With

FRITZ!App TV or other software you can receive free-to-air dig-

ital television channels on a PC, notebook, tablet or smart-

phone.

Integrating the Network Device in the Wireless Network

via LAN Cable

At the LAN port of the FRITZ!WLAN Repeater you can connect a

network device without wireless LAN support, like a Blu-ray

player, satellite/TV receiver, or network storage.

The connected device is integrated into the wireless radio

network and has access to the Internet.

Integrating the Internet Router in the Wireless Network

via LAN Cable

You can also connect an Internet router to the FRITZ!WLAN

Repeater’s LAN port.

The wireless network devices receive access to the Internet

router’s Internet connection via the FRITZ!WLAN Repeater.

1.2 Package Contents

• FRITZ!WLAN Repeater DVB-C

• 1 LAN cable (network cable)

• 1 coaxial cable

• 1 T-adapter

• 1 printed quick guide

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Button and LEDs

1.3 Button and LEDs

The FRITZ!WLAN Repeater has a button and various LEDs on

the front panel.

LEDs and button

Button

The following functions are operated using the button:

Function Press for at least ...

Switches wireless LAN on and off 1 second

Starts a WPS Quick Connection 6 seconds

Restores the repeater to factory set-

tings

15 seconds

WLAN

Power

WPS

WLAN

Power

Button and LEDs

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LEDs

LED Condition Meaning

Signal

strength

flashing

• Searching for wireless access point

• No connection with the wireless access

point

on The more LEDs are lit up, the stronger the

connection with the wireless access point

In the “LAN Bridge” mode: signal strength

of the connection with the first registered

wireless LAN device

Power flashing

• FRITZ!WLAN Repeater starting

• Updating the firmware of the

FRITZ!WLAN Repeater

on FRITZ!WLAN Repeater is ready for operation

WLAN flashing

• FRITZ!WLAN Repeater adopts wireless

LAN settings

• Switching wireless radio network on or

off

• Performing WPS

flashing rapid-

WPS aborted. More than two wireless de-

vices are performing WPS at the same

time. Restart WPS.

on Wireless LAN is enabled

TV flashing Performing channel search

on TV signal found

off No TV signal

All flashing Loading factory settings

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Connections

1.4 Connections

The bottom edge of the FRITZ!WLAN Repeater has two sock-

ets:

Features

The sockets have the following functions:

Socket Features

LAN

• Connects network de-

vices to the

FRITZ!WLAN Repeater

with a LAN cable

• Connects FRITZ!WLAN

Repeater to the Inter-

net router with a LAN

cable

DVB-C

• Connects FRITZ!WLAN

Repeater to a cable or

multimedia socket us-

ing a coaxial cable

DVB-CLAN

Before You Connect the FRITZ!WLAN Repeater

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2 Before You Connect the FRITZ!WLAN Repeater

Read this chapter before connecting the FRITZ!WLAN Repeater to the

power supply and the wireless access point.

2.1 Requirements for Operation

In order to operate the FRITZ!WLAN Repeater DVB-C, you must

have the following:

• DVB-C signal (cable connection)

• The wireless access point must support the

IEEE 802.11ac, 802.11n, 802.11g, 802.11b or 802.11a

standard

• The wireless access point must support automatic IP ad-

dress assignment (DHCP)

• The wireless access point must support forwarding of IP-

based protocols/Address Resolution Protocol

• For configuration of the wireless LAN: The radio network

name (SSID) of the wireless access point must be visible

and the MAC address filter of the wireless access point

must be disabled. Both of these settings are configured

in a FRITZ!Box upon delivery.

• For wireless LAN configuration with WPS: WPS-compliant

wireless access point with up-to-date firmware

• For wireless LAN configuration: Wireless LAN client that

supports the WPA or WPA2 encryption standard

2.2 Security and Handling

When working with the FRITZ!WLAN Repeater, be sure to ob-

serve the following security instructions in order to protect

yourself and the FRITZ!WLAN Repeater from harm.

• The FRITZ!WLAN Repeater has no On/Off switch. This

means it must be possible to disconnect the FRITZ!WLAN

Repeater from the power supply at any time.

– Insert the the FRITZ!WLAN Repeater into an electrical

outlet that is easy to reach.

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Security and Handling

• Moisture and liquids that find their way into the

FRITZ!WLAN Repeater can cause electric shocks or short

circuits.

– Only use the FRITZ!WLAN Repeater indoors.

– Never let liquids get inside the FRITZ!WLAN Repeater.

• The device contains hazardous components and should

only be opened by authorized repair technicians.

– Do not open the FRITZ!WLAN Repeater housing.

– If the FRITZ!WLAN Repeater needs to be repaired,

please take it to a specialized vendor.

• During electrical storms, lightning and electrical surges

present a danger to connected electrical devices.

– Do not install the FRITZ!WLAN Repeater during an

electrical storm.

– During a storm, disconnect the FRITZ!WLAN Repeater

from the power supply.

• Heat accumulation can lead to overheating of the

FRITZ!WLAN Repeater and subsequently damage the

FRITZ!WLAN Repeater.

– Provide for sufficient air circulation around the

FRITZ!WLAN Repeater.

– Make sure that the ventilation slits on the

FRITZ!WLAN Repeater housing are always unobstruct-

ed.

– Do not cover the FRITZ!WLAN Repeater.

– Insert the FRITZ!WLAN Repeater in an outlet that is

protected from direct sunlight.

• Electronic devices like baby monitors, mobile tele-

phones, microwave devices, DECT base stations, cord-

less telephones, devices with large metal housings like

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Manufacturer’s Warranty

We offer a manufacturer’s warranty of 5 years on the hardware of this original product. The warran-

ty period begins with the purchase date from the first end user. Compliance with the warranty pe-

riod can be proven by submission of the original invoice or comparable documents. This warranty

does not restrict your warranty rights based on the contract of sale or other statutory rights.

Within the warranty period, we will remove defects to the product which are demonstrably due to

faults in materials or manufacturing. Our warranty does not cover defects which occur due to in-

correct installation, improper use, non-observance of instructions in the user manual, normal

wear and tear or defects in the environment of the system (third-party hardware or software). We

may, at our discretion, repair or replace the defective product. Claims other than the right to the

removal of defects which is mentioned in these terms of warranty are not constituted.

We guarantee that the software conforms with general specifications, not, however, that the soft-

ware meets your individual requirements. Delivery costs will not be reimbursed. Products which

have been replaced revert to our ownership. Claims recognized under warranty entail neither an

extension or recommencement of the warranty period. If we reject a warranty claim, this claim

lapses no later than six months after being rejected by us.

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).

AVM Computersysteme

Vertriebs GmbH

Alt-Moabit 95

D 10559 Berlin

AVM in the Internet: en.avm.de

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operating

user interface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

operating mode. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

operation

security information . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

operation requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

package contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

password protection. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

ports . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

power consumption . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43

recycling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49

requirements for operation . . . . . . . . . 11

security instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

sockets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

sources of interference. . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

SSID . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

support

information in the Internet. . . . . . . 44

switching schedule for the

wireless network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

symbols in the manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

technical specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . 43

television. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

TV reception . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

user interface

opening . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

protecting with a password . . . . . . 22

warranty. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46

wireless access point

establishing a connection . . . . . . . 15

requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

wireless LAN

button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

establishing a connection . . . . . . . 20

establishing connection . . . . . . . . 15

SSID. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

switching on/off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

switching schedule . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

WPS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

wireless network name. . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

WLAN Bridge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

WPS

establishing connection . . . . . . . . 15

WPS connection

button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

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