FRITZ!Powerline 1240 AX - Access Point AVM - Free user manual and instructions

Product Type	CPL Wi-Fi Kit (access point)
Model	FRITZ!Powerline 1240 AX + FRITZ!Powerline 1210
Dimensions (L x W x H)	147.5 x 71 x 32.5 mm (each adapter)
Power Supply	230 V, 50 Hz AC (integrated power plug)
Average Power Consumption	Approx. 6 W (1240 AX) / 2.5 W (1210)
Max CPL Data Rate	Up to 1200 Mbit/s
Max Wi-Fi Data Rate (2.4 GHz)	Up to 600 Mbit/s
Ethernet Ports	2 x Gigabit Ethernet (1000 Mbit/s) on each adapter
CPL Security	AES 128-bit encryption, pairing by button
Wi-Fi Functions	Wi-Fi repeater, Mesh Wi-Fi with FRITZ!Box (FRITZ!OS ≥ 6.90)
Management	User interface via browser (http://fritz.powerline), FRITZ!Powerline software (Windows/Mac)
Operating Temperature	0 °C to +40 °C
Compatibility	FRITZ!Box router recommended, works with any router
Cleaning	Unplug the device, clean with a damp cloth
Maintenance	Updates via FRITZ!OS, diagnostics via AVM
Connectable Devices	Smartphones, tablets, computers, consoles, etc.
Reset	Press Connect button for 15 seconds
Warranty and Repairability	Do not open the device; repair only by a professional

Frequently Asked Questions - FRITZ!Powerline 1240 AX AVM

How to install the FRITZ!Powerline 1240 AX WLAN Set?

Plug the FRITZ!Powerline 1210 into a power outlet and connect it to your router via an Ethernet cable. Plug the FRITZ!Powerline 1240 AX into a power outlet near the router, then wait until the Powerline LED stays on. You can then move it to the desired room.

How to connect my smartphone to the Wi-Fi network of the FRITZ!Powerline 1240 AX?

Briefly press the Connect button on the FRITZ!Powerline 1240 AX. The button flashes. Start WPS on your smartphone within 2 minutes. The connection establishes automatically.

What to do if the CPL connection is weak?

Plug the adapters directly into wall outlets, avoid power strips. If you must use a power strip, choose one without surge protection and plug the adapter into the first outlet. Keep away from interfering electrical devices (drill, vacuum cleaner).

How to configure Mesh Wi-Fi with a FRITZ!Box?

Ensure your FRITZ!Box has FRITZ!OS 6.90 or higher. Plug the FRITZ!Powerline 1240 AX near the FRITZ!Box, press the WPS/Connect button on the FRITZ!Box, then press the Connect button on the FRITZ!Powerline 1240 AX for 1 second. Mesh activates automatically.

What is the default Wi-Fi security key?

The Wi-Fi security key is on the label attached to the housing of the FRITZ!Powerline 1240 AX. If you have adopted the settings from your FRITZ!Box, use the key from your FRITZ!Box.

How to reset the FRITZ!Powerline 1240 AX?

Press and hold the Connect button for at least 15 seconds. All LEDs turn off and the device restarts with factory settings.

Can I use the FRITZ!Powerline 1240 AX with a non-AVM router?

Yes, the kit works with any router that has an Ethernet port. Configuration is then done via the user interface at 192.168.178.2 or by finding the IP address on the router.

How to update the firmware of the FRITZ!Powerline 1240 AX?

Access the user interface via http://fritz.powerline (if connected to a FRITZ!Box) or via the local IP address. In the interface, you can install the latest version of FRITZ!OS.

What are the LEDs and their meaning?

The WLAN LED on indicates Wi-Fi is enabled. The Powerline LED on indicates CPL is enabled. The Connect LED green indicates an established connection, orange indicates a weak connection. See online help for more details.

How to optimize the CPL network speed?

Plug the adapters directly into wall outlets, avoid power strips with surge protection. If necessary, place the adapter on the first outlet of the power strip. Use the FRITZ!Powerline software to analyze and optimize network quality.

USER MANUAL FRITZ!Powerline 1240 AX AVM

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Quick Start Guide

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1 FRITZ!Powerline 1240 AX 1 FRITZ!Powerline 1210 1 Netzwerkkabel

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1240 AX 1210 Funktion

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Benutzeroberfläche

		Interface to the powerline network
		Interface to the Wi-Fi network
		For connecting network devices
		Display current status and for establishing secure connections

Security

- Operate the FRITZ!Powerline devices in a dry place that is free of dust and protected from direct sunlight, and provide for sufficient ventilation.

• Only use FRITZ!Powerline devices indoors.
• Do not let liquids get inside the FRITZ!Powerline devices.

• Plug the FRITZ!Powerline devices into easily accessible outlets.

• Do not open the FRITZ!Powerline devices. Opening and/or repairing the devices can present a hazard.

• Remove the FRITZ!Powerline devices from outlets before cleaning. Clean the device using a moist cloth.

Radio Frequencies and Transmitter Power

• 2.4 GHz – 2.483 GHz, max. 100 mW

FRITZ!Powerline 1240 AX WLAN Set

This quick introduction shows you the possibilities for deploying and operating your FRITZ!Powerline 1240E AX WLAN Set. The set is comprised of the devices FRITZ!Powerline 1240 AX and FRITZ!Powerline 1210.

The FRITZ!Powerline 1240E AX WLAN Set lets you set up a complete powerline network that is encrypted and ready for secure operation immediately upon delivery. FRITZ!Powerline 1210 is the connection from your internet router to the powerline network. FRITZ!Powerline 1240 AX can be deployed throughout the home and serves as the access point to the internet for your wireless and network devices.

FRITZ!Powerline 1240 AX supports Mesh in combination with a FRITZ!Box with FRITZ!OS 6.9 (or newer). In the Mesh of a FRITZ!Box, FRITZ! products with Wi-Fi functionality automatically adopt various settings to build an especially powerful Wi-Fi network. The Mesh Overview of the FRITZ!Box user interface presents information on the connections in the Mesh and allows you to update your FRITZ! products.

For device settings FRITZ!Powerline 1240 AX has a user interface which you can open in a web browser on all connected devices.

Comprehensive information on the features of FRITZ!Powerline 1240 AX is presented in the Online Help.

Have fun with your FRITZ!Powerline 1240 AX WLAN Set.

Starting Operation of the FRITZ!Powerline 1240 AX WLAN Set

1. Insert the FRITZ!Powerline 1210 in an outlet and use the network cable (LAN) to connect the device with your internet router (FRITZ!Box).
2. Insert FRITZ!Powerline 1240 AX in an outlet close to your internet router (FRITZ!Box) and wait until the Powerline LED lights up permanently.
   If you have a FRITZ!Box with FRITZ!OS 6.90 or newer, you can integrate FRITZ!Powerline 1240 AX into the Mesh Wi-Fi of the FRITZ!Box:
   First press the WPS or Connect button on the FRITZ!Box, and then press the Connect button on FRITZ!Powerline 1240 AX and hold it down for 1 second. The LEDs on FRITZ!Powerline 1240 AX will start flashing.
3. As soon as the Connect LED stops flashing, you can insert FRITZ!Powerline 1240 AX into an outlet at the location where you need access to the internet and the home network for your smartphone, tablet, and other network devices.

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User Interface

FRITZ!Powerline 1240 AX has a user interface you can open in the web browser on your computer. Enter the following address:

• In the home network of a FRITZ!Box: http://fritz.powerline
• For multiple FRITZ!Powerline devices with a user interface: (the IP address is displayed in http://fritz.box under Home Network)
• In the home network of another Internet router: (the IP address is displayed in the user interface of the router)
• Without a connection to the home network and router: 192.168.178.2

In the User Interface You Can

• Perform an update to the latest FRITZ!OS version
- Configure various settings for FRITZ!Powerline 1240 AX, for instance switch the LEDs on and off
- Add powerline devices to the powerline network without pressing the button
- Configure FRITZ!Powerline 1240 AX as a wireless repeater

Software for Microsoft Windows and MacOS

- Update and control of the powerline devices is also possible with the FRITZ!Powerline software, which you can download from en.avm.de/powerline.

FRITZ!Powerline in the FRITZ!Box Home Network

FRITZ!Powerline 1240 AX WLAN Set realizes its entire spectrum of performance in the home network of a FRITZ!Box.

In the Home Network of a FRITZ!Box with FRITZ!OS 6.90 or Later

• Updates for the FRITZ!Powerline 1240 AX WLAN Set can be started directly from the FRITZ!Box user interface: http://fritz.box
• FRITZ!Powerline 1240 AX benefits from expanded Mesh Wi-Fi functionality.

With Mesh

• FRITZ!Powerline 1240 AX adopts the FRITZ!Box's Wi-Fi settings.
• FRITZ!Powerline 1240 AX adopts changes to settings that are configured in the FRITZ!Box.

Information on AVM Mesh Wi-Fi is presented at en.avm.de/mesh.

In the Home Network of a FRITZ!Box with FRITZ!OS up to 6.6x

- FRITZ!Powerline 1240 AX cannot benefit from expanded Mesh Wi-Fi functionality, but can adopt the FRITZ!Box's Wi-Fi settings at the push of a button.

Detailed information is presented in the Online Help of FRITZ!Powerline 1240 AX.

Connecting Wireless and Network Devices

With your wireless and network devices (smartphone, laptop, for instance) you can use the FRITZ!Powerline 1240 AX WLAN Set as an access point to the home network and to the internet. You can connect devices with FRITZ!Powerline 1240 AX via network cable (LAN) or Wi-Fi. Wi-Fi connections are established with WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup) or by entering the Wi-Fi network key.

Establishing a Wi-Fi Connection Using WPS

1. On FRITZ!Powerline, press the Connect button. The button flashes.
2. Start WPS on your wireless device within two minutes.

Establishing a Wi-Fi Connection with a Network Key

1. Start establishing a Wi-Fi connection on the wireless device.
2. If you adopted the Wi-Fi network key of the FRITZ!Box, enter this key. If you did not adopt the Wi-Fi network key of the FRITZ!Box, enter the Wi-Fi network key from the sticker on the back of the FRITZ!Powerline housing.

Optimizing the Data Rate

A powerline network is influenced by many factors. With the following steps you can contribute to an optimal data rate in your powerline network:

Insert powerline devices directly into wall outlets and avoid using multi-outlet strips.

If you can't avoid using multi-outlet strips:

• Use a multi-outlet strip without surge protection.

• Connect as few devices as possible to the multi-outlet strip.

• Insert your powerline device in the first socket, directly at the cable.

• If you cannot avoid using a multi-outlet strip with surge protection, then the surge protection should be located behind the powerline device.

The data rate in a powerline network drops in the case of:

• a connection over multiple phases
- a connection that has to pass through a junction box, a circuit breaker, a dimmer or ballast units
• use of a power drill or a vacuum cleaner

Attempt to minimize these influences and optimize the quality of your powerline network using the AVM FRITZ!Powerline software, which you can download from en.avm.de/powerline.

LEDs and Button: FRITZ!Powerline 1240 AX

	Display/Operation Condition
WLAN	on Wi-Fi enabled
	off Wi-Fi disabled
Powerline	on Powerline enabled
	off Connection interrupted or powerline disabled
Connect	on Connection established
	orange	Weak connection(see “Optimizing the Data Rate”)
	flashing fast Connecting...
	flashing No connection
	press briefly Establishing a connection
	press and hold(for at least15 seconds)	Reset

All LED states and button functions are found in the Online Help.

LEDs and Button: FRITZ!Powerline 1210

	Display/Operation Condition
LAN	on Network device connected via LAN cable
	off	No network device connected via LAN cable or the connected device is switched off
Powerline	on Connection established
	off Connection interrupted
Connect	on Connected with the powerline network
	orange	Weak connection (see “Optimizing the Data Rate”)
	flashing fast Connecting...
	flashing	No connection, no compatible powerline devices detected that use the same network key
	flashing slowly On standby
	press briefly Establishing a connection
	press and hold (10 to 15 seconds)	Reset

Properties / Technical Specifications

• Expands the Mesh Wi-Fi of the FRITZ!Box via powerline
  • Powerline data rate of up to 1200 Mbit/s
• Powerline connection securely encrypted upon delivery with AES 128-bit; powerline network expanded at the push of a button
• 230 V, 50 Hz AC
• 0 °C to +40 °C

FRITZ!Powerline 1240 AX

• Wireless N with up to 600 Mbit/s in the 2.4-GHz band
• 2 x gigabit Ethernet (1000 Mbit/s) for connecting computers and electronic devices

- Height x width x depth (in mm): 147.5 x 71 x 32.5

• Average active power: ca. 6 W

FRITZ!Powerline 1210

• 2 x gigabit Ethernet (1000 Mbit/s) for connecting FRITZ!Box and network devices
• Height x width x depth (in mm): 147.5 x 71 x 32.5
  • Average active power: ca. 2.5 W

Declaration of EU Conformity

AVM declares herewith that the device is compliant with directive 2014/53/EU. The full text of the declaration of EU conformity is available at en.avm.de/service/declarations.

Diagnostics/Maintenance

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

Contenu du pack

1 FRITZ!Powerline 1240 AX 1 FRITZ!Powerline 1210 1 câble Ethernet

Fonctionnalités

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Interfaz de usuario

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Interfaccia utente

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