Specifications

FRITZ!Box as a Repeater
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4. Open the “WLAN / WDS” menu and make sure that
the “Autochannel” function is not enabled by follow-
ing the instructions on the screen.
5. Chekc the checkbox in front of the “WDS enabled”
setting.
6. Select “Base station” as the operating mode.
7. Select from the list of “WLAN Devices” the devices
that are to be used as repeaters.
8. In the “Security” area define how the repeater con-
nection should be encrypted.
9. Enter a network key.
10. Click “Apply”.
The “Repeater Settings” of the FRITZ!Box are dis-
played.
11. We recommend printing out these settings.
This concludes the configuration of the FRITZ!Box as a
base station.
FRITZ!Box as a Repeater
The FRITZ!Box can be configured as a base station or as a
repeater:
 As a base station, the FRITZ!Box establishes Internet
connections for other WLAN repeaters and WLAN cli-
ents.
 As a repeater, the FRITZ!Box extends the range of a
base station in the wireless network.
WDS Repeater To set up the FRITZ!Box as a repeater, proceed as directed
below:
Please note that the WPA2 encryption method is only
available for AVM devices.
Register the FRITZ!Box settings you printed out in each re-
peater operating in your wireless network.
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