FRITZ!WLAN Repeater 1160 - Wi-Fi repeater AVM - Free user manual and instructions

USER MANUAL FRITZ!WLAN Repeater 1160 AVM

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FRITZ!WLAN Repeater

1160

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AVM GmbH, Alt-Moabit 95, D-10559 Berlin, Germany [e-mail]

Installation and Operation

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Package Contents and Device Features Security

FRITZ! WINS Power PWM +V

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WPS button

•Start a quick connection
•Enabling Mesh WiFi
•Restoring actory settings

Wireless LAN function

• Expand the wireless radio network
*Wireless 802.11 n/g/b in the 2.4 GHz band
•Wireless 802.11 ac/n/a in the 5 GHz band

Status display

•Quality of the wireless radio signal
•Connection status

• Operate the FRITZ!WLAN Repeater 1160 in a dry place that is free of dust and protected from direct sunlight, and provide for sufficient ventilation.
  ● The FRITZ!WLAN Repeater 1160E is intended for indoor use only.
  ● Never let liquids get inside the FRITZ!WLAN Repeater 1160.
• Insert the FRITZ!WLAN Repeater 1160 into an electrical outlet that is easy to reach.
• Do not open the FRITZ!WLAN Repeater 1160 housing. Opening and/or repairing the device can present a hazard.
  ● Unplug the FRITZ!WLAN Repeater 1160E from the outlet before cleaning. Clean the device using a moist cloth.

This Is the FRITZ!WLAN Repeater 1160

This quick introduction presents the possibilities for deploying and operating your new FRITZ!WLAN Repeater 1160. Comprehensive information and technical details are presented in the PDF manual available on our website at en.avm.de/service.

The FRITZ!WLAN Repeater 1160 is a wireless repeater that extends the range of your wireless network. Computers, tablets, Smart TV and other wireless devices can use the FRITZ!WLAN Repeater 1160 as the access point to your internet router and the home network. In the FRITZ!Box home network, the FRITZ!WLAN Repeater 1160 automatically adopts the FRITZ!Box's settings. With a FRITZ!Box that has FRITZIOS 6.90 or higher installed, you can also benefit from expanded Mesh WiFi functionality. More detailed information about the benefits and the configuration of Mesh WiFi is presented at en.avm.de/mesh-networking.

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FRITZ!WLAN Repeater 1160 in a home network

The FRITZ!WLAN Repeater 1160 comes with a user interface which you can open in a web browser on all connected devices.

Have fun with your FRITZ!WLAN Repeater 1160!

LEDs and Buttons

The LEDs show the operating status:

	on fl ashing
	Quality of the wireless radio signal	Connection to the wireless access point is interrupted
Power FRITZ!WLAN Repeater 1160 is ready for operation		•The FRITZ!WLAN Repeater 1160 is being started •Updating FRITZIOS
WLAN	Wireless LAN function enabled	•WPS in progress; fl ashes fast: WPS was aborted •Enabling Mesh WiFi •Adopting the wireless LAN settings
Info Can be confi gured in the user interface: Wireless guest access enabled or device registered on guest access
all		Loading factory settings

The FRITZ!WLAN Repeater 1160 is operated using the WPS button:

	Press the WPS button
Initiate WPS / Enable Mesh WiFi	1 second
Connect with another access point	6 seconds
Factory settings	15 seconds

Connecting the FRITZ!WLAN Repeater 1160 with Wireless LAN at the Touch of a Button

Requirements (Preconfigured in and Fulfilled by a FRITZ!Box)

● Wireless access point that supports WPS with the WPA or WPA2 encryption standard
- The SSID (name of the wireless radio network) is set to "visible" in the wireless access point, and the MAC address filter is disabled for the initial configuration.

Establishing a Connection to the Computer

1. Insert the FRITZ!WLAN Repeater 1160 in an outlet in the vicinity of your wireless access point (for instance, a FRITZ!Box).
2. Press the "WPS" button on the FRITZ!WLAN Repeater 1160 until the "WLAN" LED starts to flash.
3. Within two minutes, press the button on your wireless access point that initiates WPS. For more information, see the documentation of this device. The FRITZ!WLAN Repeater 1160 adopts the SSID (radio network name) and the network key from your wireless access point and establishes a secure wireless connection. Once the connection has been established, the "Power", "WLAN" and "LEDs light up."
4. Insert the FRITZ!WLAN Repeater in an outlet located about halfway between your wireless access point and the wireless devices to be added to the wireless network. The FRITZ!WLAN Repeater 1160 is connected with your home network by wireless LAN. Check the settings and perform an update if necessary. Continue reading on page 10.

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Connecting with Wireless LAN Using the Wizard

Requirements

The MAC filter must be switched off for the initial configuration. This is the default setting on a FRITZ!Box.

Establishing a Connection to the Computer

1. Insert the FRITZ!WLAN Repeater 1160 in an outlet in the vicinity of your wireless access point (for instance, a FRITZ!Box).
2. Start the wireless LAN software on your computer, select the wireless radio network of your FRITZ!WLAN Repeater 1160 and establish a connection.
3. Enter the network key. In the FRITZ!WLAN Repeater 1160 the network key is preset to 00000000 (eight zeros).
   The computer establishes a connection to the FRITZ!WLAN Repeater 1160. Once the connection has been established, the "Power", "WLAN" and "LEDs light up."
4. Insert the FRITZ!WLAN Repeater in an outlet located about halfway between your wireless access point and the wireless devices to be added to the wireless network.

Starting the Configuration Wizard

1. Open the web browser on your computer and enter http://fritz.repeater in the address bar. The configuration wizard appears.
2. The wizard guides you through configuration of the wireless connection between the FRITZ!WLAN Repeater 1160 and your wireless access point.

The FRITZ!WLAN Repeater 1160 is connected with your home network by wireless LAN. Check the settings and perform an update if necessary. Continue reading on page 11.

FRITZ!WLAN Repeater 1160 in the Home Network

In the home network of a FRITZ!Box, it is especially easy and convenient for your FRITZ! devices to work together.

On a FRITZ!Box with FRITZ!OS Version 6.90 or Higher

• During registration with FRITZ!Boxes with FRITZ!OS 6.90 or higher, the FRITZ!WLAN Repeater 1160 automatically adopts the FRITZ!Box's wireless LAN settings.
• When settings on the FRITZ!Box are changed, the FRITZ!WLAN Repeater 1160 adopts these changes automatically.
• Updates for the FRITZ!WLAN Repeater 1160 can be performed directly in the graphic display of the FRITZ!Box user interface under Home Network / Home Network Overview.
• The FRITZ!WLAN Repeater 1160 benefits from expanded Mesh WiFi functionality. Note the instructions at en.Avm.de/mesh-networking.

On a FRITZ!Box with FRITZ!OS up to Version 6.6x

- During registration with FRITZ!Boxes with FRITZ!OS up to version 6.6x, FRITZ!WLAN Repeater 1160 automatically adopts the FRITZ!Box's wireless LAN settings.

• Updates for the FRITZ!WLAN Repeater 1160 can be performed directly in the FRITZ!Box user interface under Home Network / Home Network Overview.

On a Wireless Access Point from Another Manufacturer

- For registration with a wireless access point via WPS, the FRITZ!WLAN Repeater 1160 adopts the SSID (radio network name) and network key of the wireless access point.

- Updates are performed directly in the user interface of your FRITZ!WLAN Repeater 1160 under System / Update.

The FRITZ!WLAN Repeater 1160 user interface can be opened on all connected devices using the IP address it was assigned by your wireless access point.

First check the user interface of your wireless access point to find out what IP address the FRITZIWLAN Repeater 1160 was assigned, and then enter this IP address in the address line of a web browser. See the documentation for your wireless access point.

Technical specifications

● Dimensions (W x D X H): approx. 76.5 x 155 x 62.6 mm
230 V, 50 Hz A/C
0 °C to +40 °C
● Active power (max.: 5.5 W
● Active power (∅): 3.3 W
● Weight: approx. 151 g
● 4 integrated antennas
● Dual-band Wireless AC + N (2.4 and 5 GHz concurrently)
● Wireless LAN: 802.11ac and 802.11n, downward compatible to 802.11g/b/a
● Wireless LAN: up to 866 Mbit/s (GHz), up to 300 Mbit/s (2.4 GHz) (gross, the achievable throughput rates are lower)
● WPA, WPA2 (802.11i)
- See the FRITZ!Repeater manual for comprehensive technical specifications.

Radio Frequencies and Transmitter Power

● Wireless LAN radio technology at 2.4 GHz: range 2.4 GHz – 2.483 GHz, maximal 100 mW
- Wireless LAN technology at 5 GHz: range 5.15 GHz – 5.35 GHz, maximal 200 mW plus 5.47 GHz – 5.725 GHz, maximal 1000 mW
- In the 5-GHz band for wireless LAN, the range from 5.15 GHz to 5.35 GHz is intended only for indoor use. This restriction or requirement is effective in the EU member states AT, BE, BG, CY, CZ, DE, DK, EE, EL, ES, FI, FR, HR, HU, IE, IT, LT, LU, LV, MT, NL, PL, PT, RO, SE, SI, SK, UK.

System Requirements

● Wiress access point compliant with WLAN 802.11ac, n, g, b or a
● The wireless access point must support the encryption standard WPA or WPA2
- For maximum data rates of 866 Mbit/s (5 GHz) or 300 Mbit/s (2.4 GHz): wireless access point compliant with 802.11ac (5 GHz) or 802.11n (2.,4 GHz)
● For 5 GHz and 2.4 GHz concurrently: Wireless access point with dual Wireless AC + N
- For expanded Mesh WiFi functions: FRITZ!Box with FRITZ!OS version 6.90 or higher - Automatic IP address assignment (DHCP)
- For initial configuration with WPS: WPS-compliant wireless access point with up-to-date fi rmware
- For initial configuration without WPS: computer with wireless LAN that supports the WPA encryption standard

Disposal

In accordance with the Waste of Electrical and Electronic Equipment Directive, the FRITZ!WLAN Repeater 1160 and its cable may not be disposed with household waste. Please bring these to your local collection points for disposal.

Legal Notice

Legal information and the valid licensing conditions are presented in the user interface under Help / Legal Notice.

CE Declaration

AVM declares herewith that the device is compliant with the basic requirements and the relevant rules in directives 2014/53/EU, 2009/125/EC and 2011/65/EU.

The long version of the declaration of CE conformity is available at http://en.avm.de/ce.

Diagnostics and Maintenance

The FRITZ!WLAN Repeater transfers diagnostics data to AVM, which support us in further developing the product. This allows you to benefit directly from optimizations and FRITZIOS updates. For more detailed information, see the help on the user interface at http://fritz.repeater.

Manufacturer's Warranty

We offer a manufacturer's warranty of 5 years for this original product. The warranty period begins with the purchase date from the first end user. Compliance with the warranty period 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 incorrect 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 software 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).

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