Before connecting the FRITZ!Repeater, observe the following security
instructions in order to protect yourself, the surroundings, and the
FRITZ!Repeater from harm.
Easy Accessibility
It must always be possible to disconnect the FRITZ!Repeater from
electrical power.
•Insert the FRITZ!Repeater into an electrical outlet that is easy to
reach.
Overheating
Heat accumulation can lead to overheating of the FRITZ!Repeater and
subsequently damage the FRITZ!Repeater.
•Install the FRITZ!Repeater in a place that is protected from direct
sunlight.
•Provide for sufficient air circulation around the FRITZ!Repeater.
•Make sure that the ventilation slits on the housing are always
unobstructed.
•Do not cover the FRITZ!Repeater.
•Avoid operation in the direct vicinity of a radiator or heating unit.
Moisture, Liquids and Vapors
Moisture, liquids and vapors that find their way into the
FRITZ!Repeater can cause electric shocks or short circuits.
•Only use the FRITZ!Repeater indoors.
•Never let liquids get inside the FRITZ!Repeater.
•Protect the FRITZ!Repeater from vapors and moisture.
To stabilize the FRITZ!Repeater in CEE7/4 (Schuko) outlets, a Schuko
adapter ring is premounted on the plug. If this adapter is not needed, it
can be removed.
The wireless radio network of an internet router (FRITZ!Box) often
does not cover all rooms in an apartment or a house. With
FRITZ!Repeater1200 wireless devices like computers, tablets and
smartphones get a connection to the internet router even where its
wireless radio network is poor or cannot be received at all. For this the
FRITZ!Repeater expands the wireless radio network of the internet
router (FRITZ!Box).
Connecting Network Devices
Computers, smartphones, media receivers and other network devices
can be connected in the following ways:
•Wireless
•LAN cable
Connection with a LAN cable is possible only when the connection
to the internet router (FRITZ!Box) is established wirelessly.
Connecting the Router by LAN Cable
You can connect the FRITZ!Repeater1200 to your internet router
(FRITZ!Box) with a LAN cable. Use this kind of connection in the
following cases:
•The internet router does not have wireless LAN.
•The FRITZ!Repeater is to be deployed at a location where no
stable wireless connection to the internet router is possible.
The FRITZ!Repeater can be connected with a FRITZ!Box in two ways:
You can establish a wireless connection to the FRITZ!Box or connect
the FRITZ!Repeater with a LAN cable.
Adopting FRITZ!Box Settings
The FRITZ!Repeater adopts the following settings from the FRITZ!Box:
•Wireless network name (SSID)
•Network key
•Wireless guest access
•Wireless LAN schedule
Requirements
•If the FRITZ!Repeater has already been in use: The factory settings
have been restored to the FRITZ!Repeater; see page 71.
Instructions: Establishing a Wireless Connection to the FRITZ!Box
1.Connect the FRITZ!Repeater to an electrical outlet in the vicinity
of the FRITZ!Box.
2.Wait until the LED starts flashing slowly.
3.Press the “Connect” key.
The LED flashes faster.
4.Start WPS on the FRITZ!Box. The procedure depends on the
buttons on the FRITZ!Box:
Press and hold the button down for at
least 6seconds.
5.Wait until the LED on the FRITZ!Repeater lights up.
The wireless connection to the FRITZ!Box is established.
6.Insert the FRITZ!Repeater into an electrical outlet where the
wireless radio network is to be expanded. The distance from the
FRITZ!Box should be about the same as the distance from the
wireless devices for which the radio network is being expanded.
The FRITZ!Repeater starts and reconnects to the FRITZ!Box (LED
flashes). A steady green LED indicates that the connection has
been established.
7.A green LED indicates that the FRITZ!Repeater is positioned in a
good location.
If the LED is orange or flashing orange, then the wireless
connection to the FRITZ!Box is weak or could not be established.
Test other outlets; see Finding the Ideal Location for
Connect the FRITZ!Repeater as described below if your router is not a
FRITZ!Box.
Two kinds of connection are available: You can establish a wireless
connection to the router or connect the FRITZ!Repeater to the router
with a LAN cable.
You can establish the wireless connection via WPS. If the router does
not support WPS, you can use a wizard.
Requirements
•If the FRITZ!Repeater has already been in use: The factory settings
have been restored to the FRITZ!Repeater; see page 71.
•For wireless connections using WPS: The router must support
WPS and WPS must be enabled.
Rules
•If you would like to connect network-enabled devices like a TV,
gaming console or media receiver to the FRITZ!Repeater via LAN
cable, then you have to establish a wireless connection between
the FRITZ!Repeater and the router.
•When establishing a wireless connection, the FRITZ!Repeater
adopts the following wireless LAN settings from the router: wire
less network name/SSID, network key, and channel settings. If
you change these settings in the router, you have to adopt the
wireless settings for the repeater again; see page 51.
Instructions: Establishing a Wireless Connection to the Router with WPS
1.Connect the FRITZ!Repeater to an electrical outlet in the vicinity
of the router.
4.Start WPS on the router. See the documentation of the router for
instructions.
5.Wait until the LED on the FRITZ!Repeater lights up.
The wireless connection to the FRITZ!Box is established.
6.Insert the FRITZ!Repeater into an electrical outlet where the
wireless radio network is to be expanded.
The distance from the wireless router should be about the same
as the distance from the wireless devices for which the radio
network is being expanded.
The FRITZ!Repeater starts and reconnects to the FRITZ!Box (LED
flashes). A steady green LED indicates that the connection has
been established.
7.A green LED indicates that the FRITZ!Repeater is positioned in a
good location.
If the LED is orange or flashing orange, then the wireless
connection to the wireless router is weak or could not be estab
lished. Test other outlets; see Finding the Ideal Location for
FRITZ!Repeater, page 29.
Instructions: Establishing a Wireless Connection to the Router with a Wizard
1.Connect the FRITZ!Repeater to an electrical outlet in the vicinity
of the router.
3.Connect the FRITZ!Repeater to a computer using a LAN cable, or
establish a wireless connection to the FRITZ!Repeater on a
computer, tablet or smartphone.
The preset network key of the FRITZ!Repeater is located on the
Back of the Device.
4.Enter the address http://fritz.repeater in a web browser on a
computer.
The user interface of the FRITZ!Repeater appears.
5.Enter a password for the user interface.
We recommend leaving the AVM services for diagnostics and
maintenance of the FRITZ!Repeater enabled. You can change
this setting at any time.
6.Click on “OK”.
7.Enable the connection type “Wireless bridge” and click on
“Next”.
8.Select the radio network of your router and click on “Next”.
9.Enter your network key for the router‘s wireless network, and
click on “Next” and then on “Finish”.
10. Wait until the LED on the FRITZ!Repeater lights up.
The wireless connection to the FRITZ!Box is established.
11. Insert the FRITZ!Repeater into an electrical outlet where the
wireless radio network is to be expanded.
The distance from the wireless router should be about the same
as the distance from the wireless devices for which the radio
network is being expanded.
The FRITZ!Repeater starts and reconnects to the FRITZ!Box (LED
flashes). A steady green LED indicates that the connection has
been established.
12. A green LED indicates that the FRITZ!Repeater is positioned in a
good location.
If the LED is orange or flashing orange, then the wireless
connection to the wireless router is weak or could not be estab
lished. Test other outlets; see Finding the Ideal Location for
FRITZ!Repeater, page 29.
Instructions: Connecting FRITZ!Repeater with a LAN Cable
1.Plug the FRITZ!Repeater into an outlet.
2.Wait until the LED starts flashing slowly.
3.Connect the FRITZ!Repeater to a computer using a LAN cable, or
establish a wireless connection to the FRITZ!Repeater on a
computer, tablet or smartphone.
The preset network key of the FRITZ!Repeater is located on the
Back of the Device.
4.In the web browser, enter the following IP address: