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Using the FRITZ!WLAN Repeater N/G
Using the FRITZ!WLAN Repeater N/G
To increase the WLAN range, especially under difficult or
strongly-shielding structural conditions, the
FRITZ!WLAN Repeater N/G, available as an accessory from
AVM, can be used in combination with the FRITZ!Box. It
supports all common WLAN standards, is especially easy
to install and can be operated at any 230-V power outlet.
Setting up a WDS
To extend the range in your wireless network using WDS
(Wireless Distribution System), you will need a WLAN ac-
cess point in addition to the FRITZ!Box. One of the two
WLAN access points works as the WDS base station, the
other as a WDS repeater. The WDS base station and WDS
repeater are connected to each other via WLAN. The WDS
base station then can use the WDS repeater to reach even
computers that would be located beyond its range without
the WDS repeater.
WDS: Expanding the WLAN range using a repeater
Note the following for WDS configuration:
• In order to expand the range of your wireless net-
work, you need at least one additional WLAN access
point. The wireless network of your FRITZ!Box can be
expanded to a WDS (Wireless Distribution System)
with up to three WLAN access points.
• All WLAN access points implemented in the WDS
must support WDS and be configured for this tech-
nology.
• All WLAN access points implemented as repeaters in
the WDS must be located within the radio range of
the WDS base station.
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