FRITZ!WLAN Stick v2 - User Manual

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Documentation relase: 02/2013
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FRITZ!WLAN
USB Stick
Configuration
and Operation
System Requirements
• Computer with a fast USB2.0 port or with a
USB1.1 port
• Pentium-class computer or notebook (500MHz
or higher)
• Installation in Microsoft Windows8, 7, Vista, XP
Service Pack2 (32- and 64-bit edition)
Product Information
• Comprehensive manual (in pdf format) on the
FRITZ!WLANUSB Stick CD
• Online Help on the FRITZ!WLAN control software
Disposal
In accordance with the Waste of Electrical and
Electronic Equipment Directive, the FRITZ!WLANUSB
Stick may not be disposed with household waste.
Please bring it to your local collection points for
disposal.
Technical Summary
• Wireless USB2.0 WLAN adapter
• Compatible with the 802.11n (150Mbit/s),
802.11g (54Mbit/s), 802.11b networks
(11Mbit/s)
• With 802.11n up to 150Mbit/s (gross) for wireless
high-speed access (LAN/DSL); the actual user data
rate will be somewhat lower
• Maximum WLAN security with WPA2 (802.11i),
WPA, WEP (128/64)
• WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup): simple WLAN confi gu-
ration with compatible remote sites
Customer Service
• Service portal
www.avm.de/en/service
• Support
www.avm.de/en/support
• Download
www.avm.de/en/download

Summary

Product Overview and Requirements

System & Technical Specifications

Details hardware, OS requirements, WLAN standards, speeds, and security features.

Product Information & Support

Access to manuals, online help, customer service, and downloads.

Disposal Instructions

Guidance on environmentally sound disposal of the USB stick.

Package Contents and Device Overview

Included Components

Lists the FRITZ!WLAN USB Stick, docking station, and software CD.

Connection Capabilities

Explains establishing wireless connections to access points and other devices.

LED Status Indicators

Explains the operational status indicated by the device's LEDs.

Establishing Secure Wireless LAN with Stick & Surf

FRITZ!Box Integration

Insert the FRITZ!WLAN USB Stick into the FRITZ!Box to adopt WLAN key.

Stick & Surf Process

Wait for the "Info" LED to stop flashing, indicating key adoption.

Automatic Computer Connection

Connect stick to computer; Stick & Surf logo confirms automatic setup.

Manual Installation and Connection

Windows Installation Steps

Guide for installing the FRITZ!WLAN USB Stick on Windows 7, 8, Vista, XP.

Manual WLAN Connection

Steps to manually select a wireless device and enter the network key.

Managing Wireless Network Connections

FRITZ!WLAN Software Control

Using the FRITZ!WLAN software to manage connections and settings.

Microsoft WLAN Control

Switching to Microsoft's WLAN service for compatibility with Windows Metro apps.

Advanced Connection Methods

Wireless Connection via WPS

Using WPS for secure, push-button WLAN connections to access points.

Direct Ad-Hoc Connections

Creating networks between wireless users without an access point.

Regulatory and Licensing Information

CE Conformity Declaration

Statement of compliance with EU directives for radio and energy-related products.

Licensing Terms

Information on viewing the product's licensing terms from the CD.

FRITZ!WLAN Stick v2 Specifications

General

Frequency Band	2.4 GHz
Interface	USB 2.0
WLAN Standards	802.11 b/g/n
Security	WPA, WPA2
Operating Systems Supported	Windows 7, Windows 8, Windows 10