Fritz! 520E Installation Manual
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FRITZ!Powerline 520E Set
Table of Contents
Symbols and Highlighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
1 FRITZ!Powerline 520E . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
2 Before You Connect the FRITZ!Powerline . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
2.1 Package Contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
2.2 Security Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
2.3 LEDs, Buttons and Network Port . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
2.4 Integrated Socket. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
3 Connecting the FRITZ!Powerline. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
3.1 Connecting FRITZ!Powerline 520E Set . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
3.2 Expanding a FRITZ!Powerline Network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
3.3 Connecting Powerline Adapters from Other Manufacturers . . . . . . 11
3.4 Connecting Multiple Network Devices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
4 Security in the Powerline Network. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
4.1 Encryption . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
4.2 Changing the Network Password . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
5 Application Examples. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
5.1 Internet Connection for All Network Devices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
5.2 Networking Computers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
5.3 Game Consoles on the Internet Connection or in the Home Network
5.4 TVs and Stereo Systems in the Network. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
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6 The AVM FRITZ!Powerline Program. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
7 Factory Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
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8 Power-saving Features of FRITZ!Powerline 520E. . . . . . 23
9 Optimizing Transmission Capacity. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
10 FAQs. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
10.1 Multiple Powerline Networks in Once Circuit. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
10.2 FRITZ!Powerline across Various Phases in the Power Supply . . . . . 25
10.3 Electricity Meter, Fuse Box, GFCI Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter . 26
10.4 Adapters from Other Manufacturers in the Powerline Network . . . 26
10.5 Kinds of Devices on the Powerline Adapter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
11 Powerline: Technical Background . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
12 Electromagnetic Interference . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
13 Comparison with other Network Technologies . . . . . . . 29
14 Technical Specifications. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
15 Customer Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
15.1 Information in the Internet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
15.2 Support from the Support Team . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
15.3 Support by E-mail . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
15.4 Manufacturer’s Warranty. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Legal Notice. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Legal Notice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Declaration of CE Conformity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Disposal Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
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Symbols and Highlighting
Symbols and emphasized text are used to mark certain information in
this manual.
Symbols
This symbol marks useful hints and tips.
This symbol indicates important instructions that must be
observed to avoid malfunctions.
Highlighting
Highlighting Example
Quotation marks designate elements in the
user interface, path entries, and names of
folders and files
Blue, underlined text designates addresses
to be entered in the browser
Blue text designates links and references within this manual
Bold type emphasizes important words Do not click ...
“Home Network”
“C:\Pictures”
“Info”
fritz.box
see page 34
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FRITZ!Powerline 520E
Power/DSL
Internet
Festnetz
WLAN
Info
1 FRITZ!Powerline 520E
FRITZ!Powerline 520E allows data to be transmitted over the electrical
wiring in your home.
With FRITZ!Powerline 520E you connect network devices like computers, game consoles and televisions via electrical wiring in what is
known as a powerline network. The powerline network can then be
connected to your Internet router, Internet connection and home network.
In a powerline connection over electrical wiring a network device, for
instance your computer, is connected to a FRITZ!Powerline 520E with
a network cable. An additional network device, for instance your Internet router, is connected with the second FRITZ!Powerline 520E in the
same way. Each FRITZ!Powerline 520E is plugged into a power outlet
in your home to provide the connection between the two devices.
With the powerline connection to the Internet router the connected
computer receives access to the Internet.
The FRITZ!Powerline 520E Set includes two adapters, which require
no setup. Upon delivery both FRITZ!Powerline 520E are configured
such that connections are safely encrypted from the outset. Additional FRITZ!Powerline adapters, including adapters from other manufacturers, are easy to integrate into the powerline network to extend coverage.
FRITZ!Powerline 520E is the right solution whenever a network connection is necessary, but laying network cables is either impossible or
undesirable. FRITZ!Powerline 520E is an economical solution for institutions as well, like offices, schools or hotels.
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Before You Connect the FRITZ!Powerline
2 Before You Connect the FRITZ!Powerline
• Check the contents of your FRITZ!Powerline 520E package.
• Read the security instructions before connecting FRITZ!Powerline
520E.
2.1 Package Contents
• two FRITZ!Powerline 520E
• two network cables
• printed product information
2.2 Security Instructions
• Always plug FRITZ!Powerline 520E directly into a wall
outlet. If at all possible, do not plug FRITZ!Powerline
520E into sockets on extension cords or multiple socketoutlets (power outlet strips).
If you would like to use multi-outlet power strips, then
plug FRITZ!Powerline 520E into the wall outlet and the
multi-outlet strip in FRITZ!Powerline 520E’s integrated
socket.
• Insert FRITZ!Powerline 520E in outlets located in a dry
place that is free of dust and protected from direct sunlight.
• FRITZ!Powerline 520E may heat up during operation.
This is normal. The FRITZ!Powerline 520Es comply with
the required safety regulations.
• Avoid operation in the direct vicinity of a radiator or
heating unit and provide for sufficient ventilation. The
slits and openings on the housing are for ventilation and
must not be blocked or covered.
• The FRITZ!Powerline 520E is intended for indoor use only.
• Never let liquids get inside the FRITZ!Powerline 520E.
Otherwise, electric shocks or short circuits may result.
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LEDs, Buttons and Network Port
• Do not open the FRITZ!Powerline 520E housings. The de-
vices contain hazardous components and should only
be opened by authorized repair technicians.
• Remove the device from the mains before cleaning.
Clean the device using only a moist cloth.
2.3 LEDs, Buttons and Network Port
LEDs
FRITZ!Powerline 520E has three LEDs that display the operating status:
LED Condition Meaning
on FRITZ!Powerline has electrical power
flashing FRITZ!Powerline is restarting or confi-
flashing (every
15 seconds)
off FRITZ!Powerline has no electrical
on The network port (LAN port) is occup-
off No network cable is connected, or
on FRITZ!Powerline is connected with
off FRITZ!Powerline did not detect any
guring security settings
FRITZ!Powerline is on standby
power
ied
the device connected to the network
cable is switched off
the powerline network and sending
or receiving data
compatible powerline devices or
detect any devices that use the same
network key
If you do not want to use the LEDs, you can switch them off in
the AVM FRITZ!Powerline program or in the user interface of a
connected FRITZ!Box.
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Integrated Socket
Button
FRITZ!Powerline 520E has two buttons:
Button Function
Reset button Restores the factory settings to
Security button Integrates into an existing
LAN Port
FRITZ!Powerline 520E has a network port (LAN port) for computers and other network devices.
This port is a gigabit Ethernet port.
2.4 Integrated Socket
The integrated socket on the FRITZ!Powerline 520E replaces
the electrical outlet where the FRITZ!Powerline 520E is
plugged in.
If you need a multi-outlet strip (power outlet strip) at this location, plug the multi-outlet strip into FRITZ!Powerline 520E’s
integrated socket. The integrated socket is equipped with a
mains filter for low-interference powerline connections.
FRITZ!Powerline.
powerline network.
Always operate the multi-outlet strip on FRITZ!Powerline’s integrated socket. Do not connect FRITZ!Powerline to a multioutlet strip.
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Connecting the FRITZ!Powerline
FRITZ!Box
3 Connecting the FRITZ!Powerline
With FRITZ!Powerline 520E Set you can set up a powerline network
and expand it with further adapters.
3.1 Connecting FRITZ!Powerline 520E Set
1. Insert the first FRITZ!Powerline adapter in an outlet near
your FRITZ!Box.
Always plug FRITZ!Powerline directly into a wall outlet. If
you would also like to connect a multi-outlet strip, connect it to FRITZ!Powerline 520E’s integrated socket.
2. Connect your FRITZ!Box to the FRITZ!Powerline adapter
with a LAN cable.
3. Plug the second FRITZ!Powerline adapter into any outlet
in your home.
4. Use a LAN cable to connect a computer or another net-
work device (such as a television) to the second
FRITZ!Powerline adapter.
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Expanding a FRITZ!Powerline Network
Now you can use the Internet connection of the FRITZ!Box on
the network device.
3.2 Expanding a FRITZ!Powerline Network
An existing FRITZ!Powerline powerline network can be expanded with additional FRITZ!Powerline adapters.
1. Insert the new FRITZ!Powerline in an electrical outlet
near a plugged in FRITZ!Powerline that is already part of
the powerline network.
2. Press the “Security” button for one second to establish a
new connection.
3. Within two minutes, press the “Security” button on an
existing FRITZ!Powerline already connected in your network and hold it down until the “Powerline” LED stops
flashing.
4. Now plug the new FRITZ!Powerline into the desired pow-
er outlet.
The new FRITZ!Powerline is now safely integrated in your network.
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Connecting Powerline Adapters from Other Manufacturers
3.3 Connecting Powerline Adapters from Other Manufacturers
In a FRITZ!Powerline network you can also integrate powerline
adapters from other manufacturers. The prerequisite for this
is that they are powerline devices of the 500 and 200-Mbit/s
category.
1. Plug the powerline adapter from the other manufacturer
into any outlet in your home.
2. Press the “Security” button on a FRITZ!Powerline already
integrated in the network for one second in order to start
transmission of the network password to the powerline
adapter from the other manufacturer.
Always establish a secure powerline connection. This
keeps you from inadvertently integrating device in a
neighboring powerline network.
3. Within 2 minutes, press the “Security” button on the
powerline adapter from the other manufacturer to apply
the new network password.
For detailed instructions, see the documentation of the
powerline adapter or contact the manufacturer.
The powerline adapter now connects with the FRITZ!Powerline
network. Generally an LED indicates when this process has
been completed.
3.4 Connecting Multiple Network Devices
You can also operate multiple network devices on
FRITZ!Powerline if you connect a standard switch or hub to
the network port on FRITZ!Powerline. All of the network devices connected to the switch or hub can then exchange data
with all other devices in the local network.
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Security in the Powerline Network
4 Security in the Powerline Network
FRITZ!Powerline 520E is delivered with a preset individual network
password. This protects connections within the FRITZ!Powerline from
the outset.
The network password within a powerline network has two functions:
• The network password is the code word for exclusive access to
the network. It identifies the adapter in the network.
Up to four powerline networks can exist within a single circuit.
They are separated from each other by their network passwords.
• The network password is used to encrypt the user data during
data transmission.
4.1 Encryption
FRITZ!Powerline uses AES-128 Bit encryption. This encryption
method is used both to identify FRITZ!Powerline in the powerline network and for encryption during data transmission.
Both adapters from the FRITZ!Powerline Set are delivered with
a preset individual network password. From the outset this
guarantees secure connections in the FRITZ!Powerline network. Additional FRITZ!Powerline adapters are integrated into
the network safely and securely at the push of a button.
4.2 Changing the Network Password
The network password should be changed whenever there
are concerns about security or whenever one larger network
is to be divided into two or more smallers ones.
There are two ways you to change the network password of a
powerline network if necessary:
• using the button: a random new network password is
generated automatically
• using the AVM FRITZ!Powerline program: specify your
own network password
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