FRITZ!WLAN Stick AC 430 - Wi-Fi USB Key AVM - Free user manual and instructions

Product Type	Wi-Fi USB Stick
Brand	AVM
Model	FRITZ!WLAN Stick AC 430
Wireless Standards	802.11b/g/n/a/ac
Frequency Bands	2.4 GHz and 5 GHz
Maximum Data Rate (raw)	Up to 433 Mbit/s (5 GHz, 802.11ac)
Maximum Data Rate (net)	Up to 200 Mbit/s (5 GHz, 802.11ac)
Interface	USB 2.0
Dimensions (approx.)	20 x 15 x 7 mm
Weight (approx.)	5 g
Power Supply	Via USB port
LED Indicators	WLAN (wireless connection) and USB (ready)
Wireless Security	WPA2, WPS, Stick & Surf
Included Software	FRITZ!WLAN (information and configuration)
Compatible Operating Systems	Windows 10, 8, 7
Connection Methods	Stick & Surf (automatic with FRITZ!Box), WPS, manual, ad hoc network
Operating Temperature	0 °C to 40 °C
Maintenance and Cleaning	Clean with a dry, soft cloth. Do not use solvents.
Safety	Do not expose to moisture or extreme temperatures. Disconnect before cleaning.
Spare Parts and Repairability	Product not user-serviceable. In case of defect, contact customer service.
General Information	Complies with EU directives. Do not dispose of with household waste.

Frequently Asked Questions - FRITZ!WLAN Stick AC 430 AVM

How to install the FRITZ!WLAN Stick AC 430?

Insert the stick into a USB port on your computer. The driver installs automatically. Follow the on-screen instructions. The FRITZ!WLAN software is also installed.

How to connect the stick to my FRITZ!Box with Stick & Surf?

First insert the stick into the USB port of the FRITZ!Box until the Info LED stays on. Remove it and then insert it into your computer. The connection is established automatically.

How to use WPS to connect the stick?

Insert the stick into the computer, then activate WPS on your router (e.g., press the WLAN/WPS button on the FRITZ!Box). On Windows, select the network and enter the key if necessary.

Can I create a wireless network without a router with this stick?

Yes, you can set up an ad hoc (direct) network between multiple computers equipped with Wi-Fi sticks. In Windows, create an ad hoc network and other participants can connect to it.

What is the range of the FRITZ!WLAN Stick AC 430?

The range depends on the environment. Indoors, it is typically about 30 meters in 2.4 GHz and slightly less in 5 GHz. Obstacles can reduce the range.

What to do if the stick is not recognized by Windows?

Check that the USB port works. Try another port. Reinstall the driver from the AVM website. Make sure the operating system is compatible (Windows 7, 8, 10).

How to know if the stick is connected to the network?

The WLAN LED on the stick lights up or blinks to indicate a connection. In Windows, the network icon in the taskbar shows the connection status.

What security levels are supported?

The stick supports WPA2 encryption, WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup), and Stick & Surf technology for secure configuration with a FRITZ!Box.

Can I use this stick on Linux or macOS?

The official manual mentions only Windows. Under Linux, open source drivers may exist but are not guaranteed. macOS is not officially supported.

How to clean and maintain the stick?

Disconnect the stick before any cleaning. Use a soft, dry cloth to wipe the surface. Do not use chemicals or abrasives. Avoid moisture.

USER MANUAL FRITZ!WLAN Stick AC 430 AVM

• Computer with USB port (USB 2.0 or higher)
• Pentium-class computer or notebook (500 MHz or higher)
  • installation in Microsoft Windows 10, Windows 8/7 (32-bit and 64-bit edition), Windows Vista (32-bit edition)

Technical Specifications

• Support for radio networks in accordance with IEEE 802.11n, IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11a and IEEE 802.11ac
• WPA (Wi-Fi Protected Access) / WPA2 (802.11i) / WEP 64/128-bit (Wired Equivalent Privacy)
  • Compatible with USB 2.0 and higher
• WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup): simple wireless LAN configuration with compatible remote sites

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Installation and Operation

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Package Contents and Device Features

1 FRITZ!WLAN USB Stick AC 430

Status display

• WLAN: indicates a wireless LAN connection
• USB: indicates that the stick is ready for operation

Wireless LAN function

• For connecting to the wireless radio network
- Wireless 802.11ac in the 5-GHz band
• Compatible with Wireless 802.11b/g/n/a

This Is the FRITZ!WLAN USB Stick AC 430

This quick introduction shows you the possibilities for deploying and operating your FRITZ!WLAN USB Stick AC 430. Comprehensive information and technical details are presented in the PDF manual available on our website at en.avm.de/service.

The FRITZ!WLAN USB Stick AC 430 is a wireless LAN device for the USB port. At your computer's USB port the FRITZ!WLAN USB Stick AC 430 can establish wireless connections to a wireless access point or direct connections to other wireless devices.

The FRITZ!WLAN USB Stick AC 430 establishes wireless connections using the wireless networking software of the operating system on your computer. With the FRITZ!WLAN software you receive information on your wireless LAN connections and the settings of the FRITZ!WLAN USB Stick AC 430.

Have fun with your FRITZ!WLAN USB Stick AC 430!

WirelessLANConnections

You can establish wireless LAN connections in three simple ways.

AVM Stick & Surf (page 7)

Stick & Surf is especially simple and secure. With Stick & Surf the FRITZ!WLAN USB Stick AC 430 adopts the security settings of a FRITZ!Box and automatically establishes a secure wireless LAN connection.

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WPS Quick Connection (page 8)

The FRITZ!WLAN USB Stick AC 430 can be connected with the wireless access point via WPS. WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup) is a fast and simple way to establish a secure connection between wireless LAN devices. WPS is supported by all current FRITZ!Box models with wireless LAN and by many wireless LAN access points from other manufacturers. See the documentation for your wireless access point.

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Direct Connections (page 10)

A direct connection, or ad-hoc network, is a wireless LAN consisting of several participants that does without a wireless access point by enabling simple, direct data exchange between the network devices.

Establishing a Wireless Connection with Stick & Surf

With Stick & Surf you can establish a secure wireless connection to your FRITZ!Box automatically using the USB port.

Establishing a Connection

1. Insert the FRITZ!WLAN USB Stick AC 430 in the FRITZ!Box.
2. The Info LED on the FRITZ!Box fl ashes. Wait until the Info LED stops fl ashing and remains lit up.
3. Remove the FRITZ!WLAN USB Stick AC 430.
4. Insert the FRITZ!WLAN USB Stick AC 430 in your booted computer.
5. The device driver installation starts.
6. Click AVM FRITZ!WLAN USB Stick AC 430 Installation and confirm the subsequent queries. The FRITZ!WLAN USB Stick AC 430 will be installed.
7. The Stick & Surf logo appears and the connection to your FRITZ!Box is established automatically. Please note the information on the FRITZ!WLAN software on page 11.

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Establishing a Wireless Connection Using WPS Quick Connection

The FRITZ!WLAN USB Stick AC 430 can establish wireless connections to wireless access points with WPS. If a participating wireless LAN device does not support WPS, the connection can be established manually.

Establishing a Connection

1. Insert the FRITZ!WLAN USB Stick AC 430 in your computer.
2. Click AVM FRITZ!WLAN USB Stick AC 430 Installation and confirm the subsequent queries. The FRITZ!WLAN USB Stick AC 430 will be installed.
3. Click the wireless network icon in the notification area of the Windows task bar.

A list appears on the screen, showing all wireless networks found in the vicinity of the FRITZ!WLAN USB Stick AC 430.

If the list does not appear, click Connect to a network.

Wireless network icons in Windows 10, 8 and 7

Wireless networks in Windows 10 and 8

1. Select the wireless network of a wireless access point and click Connect.

The window for entering the network key appears.

The network key of a FRITZ!Box is printed on the base of the device housing.

If the wireless connection can be established using WPS, the WPS symbol appears as well.

If you are using a FRITZ!Box, press the "WLAN/WPS" button until the "WLAN" LED starts flashing.

The wireless LAN connection will be established.

Entering a network key

Establishing a connection by pressing the button on the router

DirectConnections

A direct connection (or ad hoc network) is a network consisting of several wireless devices, which does without an access point and enables simple, direct data exchange. The network is set up by one of the wireless LAN devices; the other participants then register with this network.

Establishing a Network

1. Insert the FRITZ!WLAN USB Stick AC 430 in your computer.
2. Click AVM FRITZ!WLAN USB Stick AC 430 Installation and confirm the subsequent queries. The FRITZ!WLAN USB Stick AC 430 will be installed.
3. Click the wireless network icon in the notification area of the Windows task bar.
4. Create an ad hoc network.
5. Assign a name and a network key.
6. The network is set up and awaits users.

For details, see the FRITZ!WLAN USB Stick AC 430 manual at: avm.de/en/service.

Wireless network icon in Windows 7

Ad hoc network in Windows 7

FRITZ!WLANSoftware

The FRITZ!WLAN software is installed on your computer along with the FRITZ!WLAN USB Stick AC 430. With FRITZ!WLAN you receive information on your wireless LAN connection and the settings of the FRITZ!WLAN USB Stick AC 430.

Starting FRITZ!WLAN

Double-click the FRITZ!WAN icon in the Windows task bar. FRITZ!WLAN is started.

For details, see the FRITZ!WLAN USB Stick AC 430 manual at: en.avm.de/service.

Wireless LAN Standards

Your FRITZ!WLAN USB Stick AC 430 supports the following wireless LAN standards:

	Frequency band (GHz) Transmission in Mbit/s(gross, maximum)		Transmission in Mbit/s(Net, Maximum)
802.11b	2.4 11 5
802.11g	2.4 54 25
802.11n	2.4 / 5 300 150
802.11a	5	5 4
802.11ac	5 433 200

For wireless LAN connections the FRITZ!WLAN USB Stick AC 430 must use the same standard and the same frequency band as your wireless access point. This means that the settings of the wireless access point determine which standard is used in a radio network.

The best transmission speeds can be achieved by operating your wireless access point in the 5-GHz frequency band. The 5-GHz band is subject to less interference and provides more channels for transmission than the 2.4-GHz frequency band.

Declaration of CE Conformity

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 declaration of CE conformity is available at http://en.avm.de/ce.

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Licensing Terms

• The licensing conditions valid for the FRITZ!WLAN USB Stick AC 430 are stipulated in the Online Help of the FRITZ!WLAN software.
• In accordance with the Waste of Electrical and Electronic Equipment Directive, the FRITZ!WLAN USB Stick AC 430 may not be disposed with household waste. Please bring it to your local collection points for disposal.

Lancer FRITZ!WLAN

Icone wireless in Windows 10, 8 e 7

Reti wireless in Windows 10 e 8

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Avvio di FRITZ!WLAN

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WiFi-symbol in Windows 7

Ad-hoc-network in Windows 7

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FRITZ!WLAN starten