Fritz! POWERLINE 546E Guida rapida

FRITZ!Powerline

546E

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Connecting

and Operating

411298001

FRITZ!Powerline 546E 2

Table of Contents

1 Security Instructions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

2 Conventions in the Manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

2.1 Symbols . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

2.2 Highlighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

3 FRITZ!Powerline 546E . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

3.1 This Is FRITZ!Powerline 546E. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

3.2 Powerline: Data Transmission over the Electrical Wiring. . . . . . . . . . 9

3.3 Package Contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

4 Buttons, LEDs and LAN Ports . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

4.1 Buttons and LEDs. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

4.2 LAN Ports . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

5 Integrated Socket . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

5.1 Maximum Capacity. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

5.2 Using Multi-Outlet Strips. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

5.3 Intelligent Switching and Consumption Measurement . . . . . . . . . . 12

6 Using FRITZ!Powerline in the Powerline Network . . . . . 13

6.1 What Is a Powerline Network? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

6.2 Expanding a Powerline Network with FRITZ!Powerline 546E. . . . . . 14

6.3 Configuring a New Powerline Network with FRITZ!Powerline 546E. 15

7 Connecting PCs, Tablets, Smart TVs and Other Devices .

7.1 Connecting a Network Device with LAN Cable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

7.2 Connecting a Hub or Switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

7.3 Connecting Network Devices Wirelessly. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

7.4 Adopting the Wireless LAN Registration Data of the FRITZ!Box. . . . 19

8 Application Examples . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

8.1 Wireless Internet Access from Anywhere in the Home . . . . . . . . . . 20

8.2 Connecting Network Devices by Cable and by Wireless LAN. . . . . . 21

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9 User Interface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

9.1 Settings and Functions in the User Interface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

9.2 Opening the User Interface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

9.3 Special Case: Multiple FRITZ!Powerline Devices with Wireless LAN.22

9.4 Special Case: Another Internet Router (No FRITZ!Box). . . . . . . . . . . 23

9.5 Special Case: No Connection to the Home Network . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

10 Switching the Socket On and Off Manually . . . . . . . . . . 24

10.1 Switching On and Off with the Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

10.2 Switching On and Off in the User Interface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

10.3 Switching On and Off with FRITZ!Fon . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

10.4 Switching On and Off with MyFRITZ!App . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

11 Configuring Automatic Switching for Socket . . . . . . . . . 26

11.1 What Kind of Automatic Switching Can Be Set? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

11.2 Configuring Automatic Switching . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

12 Measuring Power Consumption . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

13 Updating FRITZ!OS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

13.1 What Is FRITZ!OS? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

13.2 Performing a FRITZ!OS Update . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

14 Operating Modes: Powerline Bridge, WLAN Bridge

and LAN Bridge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

14.1 Which Operating Mode Do I Configure? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

14.2 Wireless Data Rates . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

14.3 WLAN Bridge Operating Mode. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

14.4 LAN Bridge Operating Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34

15 The FRITZ!Powerline Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36

15.1 Downloading the FRITZ!Powerline Software. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36

15.2 Settings and Functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36

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16 Changing the Network Password . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37

16.1 When Must the Network Password Be Changed?. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37

16.2 Changing the Network Password with the FRITZ!Powerline Software37

17 Optimizing Powerline Transmission Capacity . . . . . . . . 39

17.1 Finding the Ideal Outlet. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39

17.2 Avoiding Multi-Outlet Strips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39

18 Loading Factory Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40

18.1 Restoring Factory Settings in the User Interface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40

18.2 Loading the Factory Settings Using the Buttons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40

19 Security in the Powerline Network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41

19.1 FRITZ!Powerline Always Password Protected . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41

19.2 No Access from Outside Permitted . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41

19.3 Changing the Network Password . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41

20 Technical Information on Operating FRITZ!Powerline . . 42

20.1 Electromagnetic Interference . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42

20.2 Electricity Meter, Fuse Box, and GFCI Ground Fault Circuit

Interrupter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42

20.3 Using FRITZ!Powerline with Cross Blocking in the Power Supply . . 43

20.4 Up to Four Powerline Networks in a Circuit. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43

21 Technical Specifications. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44

22 Customer Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46

22.1 Documentation on the FRITZ!Powerline . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46

22.2 AVM Knowledge Base . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46

22.3 Assistance from the Support Team . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46

Legal Notice. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48

Legal Notice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48

Declaration of CE Conformity. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48

Manufacturer’s Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49

Disposal Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49

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Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50

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Security Instructions

1 Security Instructions

Be sure to observe the following security instructions to pro-

tect yourself and the FRITZ!Powerline from harm.

•FRITZ!Powerline has no on/off switch. This means it

must be possible to disconnect FRITZ!Powerline from the

power supply at any time.

–Insert FRITZ!Powerline into an electrical outlet that is

easy to reach.

•Moisture and liquids that find their way into FRITZ!Pow-

erline can cause electric shocks or short circuits.

–Only use FRITZ!Powerline indoors.

–Never let liquids get inside FRITZ!Powerline.

•The FRITZ!Powerline contains hazardous components

and should only be opened by authorized repair techni-

cians.

–Do not open the FRITZ!Powerline housing.

–If FRITZ!Powerline needs to be repaired, please take it

to a specialized vendor.

•Dust, moisture, vapors and caustic cleaners or solvents

can damage FRITZ!Powerline.

–Protect FRITZ!Powerline from dust, moisture and va-

pors.

–Install FRITZ!Powerline at a dust-free, dry location.

–Remove FRITZ!Powerline from the mains before

cleaning.

–Clean FRITZ!Powerline with a slightly moist, lint-free

cloth.

•Heat accumulation can lead to overheating of FRITZ!Pow-

erline and subsequently damage FRITZ!Powerline.

–Install FRITZ!Powerline in a place that is protected

from direct sunlight, and provide for sufficient venti-

lation.

Security Instructions

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–Avoid operating FRITZ!Powerline in the direct vicinity

of a radiator or heating unit.

–The slits and openings on the housing of FRITZ!Pow-

erline are for ventilation and must not be blocked or

covered.

•Overloaded outlets, extension cords and power strips

can lead to fires or electric shocks.

–Always plug FRITZ!Powerline directly into a wall out-

let.

–Avoid using socket strips and extension cords if at all

possible.

–If you would like to use multi-outlet power strips,

then plug FRITZ!Powerline into the wall outlet and the

multi-outlet strip in FRITZ!Powerline’s integrated

socket.

–Do not connect multiple FRITZ!Powerline adapters

with each other.

•Overloading the integrated outlet can damage

FRITZ!Powerline and result in malfunction or an electrical

accident.

–The integrated socket of FRITZ!Powerline may only

carry a load up to the specified power limit of 2300 W

and 10 A maximum.

•Electrical devices with heating functions like irons or

heating units harbor an increased fire hazard.

–Never operate devices with fire hazards in the socket

of FRITZ!Powerline without supervision.

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Conventions in the Manual

2 Conventions in the Manual

This manual uses various symbols and emphases:

2.1 Symbols

2.2 Highlighting

This symbol marks useful hints and tips.

This symbol indicates important instructions that must be

observed to avoid malfunctions.

Highlighting Function

Quotation marks Designate elements in the user interface

and paths.

Example:

Click “System / Update” and then click

the “Find New FRITZ!OS” button.

Blue lettering Designates cross-references and ad-

dresses for entry in the web browser.

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