AVM FRITZ!WLAN USB Stick N 2.4 Specifications

Installation,Configurationand OperationFRITZ!WLAN USB Stick NBasis-Template: Handbuch Deckblatt, AVMFRITZ!Box-Produkte · Stand: 03-2009

101.4 Technical SpecificationsLEDs: 2 (connection / activity)USB port: USB version 2.0, compatible with USB 1.1 with reduced data throughputWLAN modul

11Firmware: can be updatedChannels: 1 through 13 and 36 through 140 (ETSI)Ambient tempera-ture (during opera-tion):-5 to 45°CAmbienttemperature (idle)

122 AVM Stick & Surf TechnologyConnecting Securely with a FRITZ!Box WLANWith the AVM Stick & Surf technology the FRITZ!WLAN USB Stick N can ta

13As 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 so

143 InstallationInstalling FRITZ!WLAN USB Stick NThe FRITZ!WLAN USB Stick N can be installed in the operating systems Windows 7 (32-bit or 64-bit edit

155. Then click “Yes” (Windows 7) or “Continue” (Windows Vista) in the “User Account Control” dia-log.The drivers and the control software for the FRI

166. In the “Found New Hardware” window, select “Locate and install driver software (recommended)”.If Windows reports that the program may not have be

17If an additional Windows dialog asks if you want to install software not digitally signed by Microsoft, click “Continue Anyway”. This request depend

186. A message appears: “The Wizard has finished install-ing the software for this device”. Conclude the instal-lation by clicking “Finish”.This compl

194 The FRITZ!WLAN Control SoftwareEstablishing and Clearing WLAN ConnectionsWith the FRITZ!WLAN USB Stick N you can establish wireless network connec

2Legal NoticeFRITZ!WLAN USB Stick NThis documentation and the software it describes are protected by copyright. AVM grants the non-exclusive right to

20The 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

214.2 Establishing a WLAN ConnectionWith FRITZ!WLAN you can establish WLAN connections to WLAN remote sites (access points), which can provide ac-cess

22If you performed installation without using Stick & Surf, you have to select the WLAN remote site (the WLAN access point) to connect with manual

232. 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 instr

24See the encryption instructions in the section “Encryption” from page 33.The ad-hoc network is displayed on the FRITZ!WLAN con-sole as a known devic

255 Microsoft WLAN ServiceEstablishing and Clearing WLAN ConnectionsIn Windows7, Windows Vista and Windows XP from Service Pack 2, the Microsoft WLAN

26Entering the network key3. Enter the network key of the WLAN access point in the “Security key” field. Click the “OK” button.On the AVM FRITZ!Box fa

27Establishing a WLAN Connection (Windows Vista)To establish a WLAN connection in Windows Vista using Microsoft WLAN Service (“automatic WLAN configur

283. Enter the WLAN key of the selected WLAN access point in the “Security key or passphrase” field and click “Connect”.On the AVM FRITZ!Box family pr

29Available wireless networks (example of display)2. Select the desired WLAN access point and click the “Connect” button.The “Wireless Network Connect

3Trademarks: Unless otherwise indicated, all trademarks mentioned are legally protected trade-marks owned by AVM GmbH, especially product names and lo

306More about WLANAVM and WLANWLAN (Wireless Local Area Network) is a radio technology that allows networks and access to the Internet to be provided

31Range The range within a WLAN is highly dependent on the fol-lowing three factors:• the WLAN adapter used,• the structural conditions, and• the amou

32The Standard for SecurityIEEE 802.11i The WPA2 security mechanism is defined in the IEEE 802.11i standard. WPA2 is an extension of the famil-iar sec

33EncryptionThe most important security setting is encryption. The FRITZ!WLAN USB Stick N supports the security mecha-nisms WEP (Wired Equivalent Priv

346.3 Frequency RangeWLAN uses the frequency range around 2.4 GHz in the ISM band or, alternatively, the frequency range at 5 GHz.The frequency range

35Allocation of the WLAN Channels in the 2.4-GHz RangeAllocation of the WLAN Channels in the 5-GHz RangeChannel Frequency (GHz) Channel Frequency (GHz

366.4 WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup)The FRITZ!WLAN USB Stick N supports the standardized WPS networking procedure (Wi-Fi Protected Setup). With WPS you c

372. Select from the list the WLAN access point to which a connection is to be established, and then click the “Select” button.3. If the device you se

387 UninstallationRemoving the FRITZ!WLAN USB Stick NThe instructions for removing the FRITZ!WLAN USB Stick N are valid for all operating systems. The

398 TroubleshootingHelp for ErrorsThis chapter provides assistance if you are having problems with the WLAN connection, or if you want to change the I

4Table of Contents1 FRITZ!WLAN USB Stick N . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81.1 Package Contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

40Checking the USB PortThe computer does not detect the FRITZ!WLAN USB Stick N.Uninstalling the WLAN Adapter SoftwareThe AVM FRITZ!WLAN software is in

41Installing the Latest Service PacksThe FRITZ!WLAN USB Stick N is detected automatically in the Windows XP operating system. However, the device is n

428.2 WLAN Connection Is Not EstablishedMake sure that the settings in the WLAN access point and in the FRITZ!WLAN control software agree with the ent

43Checking the Data of the WLAN ConnectionCould not register at the WLAN remote site.Changing the Position of the WLAN DevicesNo WLAN remote sites are

44Installing the Patch for WPA2 with Microsoft WLAN ServiceThe connection to an access point cannot be established using the Microsoft WLAN Service (W

45Allowing Network AccessTwo or more computers are networked via FRITZ!WLAN USB Stick N, but you cannot access files and connected devices on the remo

46Checking the Data of the Ad-hoc ConnectionThe FRITZ!WLAN USB Stick N and a further WLAN adapter are connected directly via WLAN, but cannot exchange

47Avoiding WLAN Channels with DFSThe FRITZ!WLAN USB Stick N loses the WLAN connection in the 5-GHz frequency band for no apparent reason.8.4 Checking

486. On the “General” tab, enable the options “Obtain an IP address automatically” and “Obtain DNS server address automatically”.Properties of the Int

49Obtaining an IP Address Automatically in Windows VistaProceed as follows in Windows Vista:1. Click the “Start” button in the task bar and select “Co

59 Customer Service Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 529.1 Product Documentation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

506. Confirm your selection by clicking “OK”.If necessary, repeat steps 4 through 6 for the “Inter-net Protocol Version 6 (TCP/IPv6)” as well.The comp

51Properties of the Internet protocol (TCP/IP)5. Confirm your selection by clicking “OK”.The computer now receives an IP address from the WLAN access

529 Customer Service GuideHelp on All Important Service TopicsAVM provides numerous sources of information to assist you should any questions or probl

539.2 Information in the InternetOn its web site AVM presents comprehensive information on all AVM products as well as new product announce-ments and

54Support by E-mailYou can send us an e-mail request at any time using the Service area of our web site. The Service area can be reached at:www.avm.de

55IndexAaccess point . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21establishing connection . . . . . . . . 22ad-hoc icon. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

56Nnetworkerror during data exchange . . . . . . 44network key . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26, 27networksavailable. . . . . . . . . . . . . .

57Declaration of CE Conformityherewith declares that the productcomplies with the following directives:The following norms were consulted to assess co

6Safety InstructionsWhen working with the FRITZ!WLAN USB Stick N, follow the instructions below to protect yourself and the FRITZ!WLAN USB Stick N fro

7Symbols and HighlightingThe following highlighting and icons are used to designate important information:This symbol indicates important instructions

81 FRITZ!WLAN USB Stick NOverviewFRITZ!WLAN USB Stick N is a WLAN adapter for the Universal Serial Bus (USB).With the FRITZ!WLAN USB Stick N, you can

9Installation of the latest service packs and updates is recommended.• pentium-class computer or notebook (500 MHz CPU or better)• at least 64 MB RAM