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FRITZ!Box and Windows 7: The Perfect Combination

The new “FRITZ!Box and Windows 7″ series highlights the advantages of the interplay between AVM products and Windows 7. Computers with the new Microsoft operating system can connect to the Internet using FRITZ!Box without any updates. The FRITZ!WLAN USB Sticks, which are ideal for WLAN connections between computers and the FRITZ!Box, are also ready for Windows 7.

The focus of this first part is on simple instructions for setting up a home network. With Windows 7 it is child’s play to use the FRITZ!Box to connect your home computer to the Internet and to other computers in a home network.

Secure Encryption with WPA2
After just a few clicks a connection to the FRITZ!Box is established. Both FRITZ!Box and Windows 7 encrypt this connection using WPA2, currently the most secure protection for WLAN connections. For more details about how to configure an optimum WLAN home network, click here.

The Network and Sharing Center: The Point of Entry for Home Networks
Yet Windows 7 offers even more new functions to facilitate networking. The central point of entry for creating networks is the “Network and Sharing Center” (accessed via “Start / Computer / Network / Network and Sharing Center”). For example, existing network connections can be viewed and new connections created here. This is also where file and printer sharing can be configured for the home network. The Network and Sharing Center

The network overview classifies devices according to their function in the network

The network overview (accessed via Windows Explorer -> Network) is very helpful too. It not only displays the various devices but also classifies them according to their function in the network and enables the user to take specific actions.

Network infrastructure devices, such as the FRITZ!Box as a WLAN router, have their own category in this section. Therefore, right-clicking on the FRITZ!Box entry, for instance, allows the user to call up the operating interface.

 Windows 7 Network

The Home Network is also the Focus of Part Two
The home network is also the subject of part 2 of the “FRITZ!Box and Windows 7″ series. In this installment you will learn things like how to integrate printers and remote connections into your network.

Review of all the installments of the series

For a review of all the installments of the series, click here:

Part 1: FRITZ!Box and Windows 7 – a perfect combination

Part 2: Configuring USB devices for the FRITZ!Box in Windows 7

Part 3: FRITZ!Box and Windows 7: Multimedia in the network

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Repeater firmware update enables web radio and music service

AVM just launched a new firmware for its FRITZ!WLAN Repeater N/G adding several new audio features. After simple connection, the FRITZ!WLAN Repeater not only boosts the WLAN signal of any WLAN router around the house or office, but now also streams your own music and web radio without any computer. The firmware update can be found at http://www.avm.de/en/Updates-News/index.php3.

FRITZ!WLAN Repeater extends range of WLAN

The FRITZ!WLAN Repeater has been developed to easily extend the range of any wireless network of any router. It supports the WLAN signals of all WLAN standards (802.11 a,b,g and N) and is able to transmit in the traditional 2,4 GHz and the new 5 GHz frequency bands. What is more, the FRITZ!WLAN Repeater also comes with a 3,5 mm audio connection and an FM radio transmitter, broadcasting audio and music to any ordinary radio in the house, apartment or garden. These audio features are improved even further by installing the latest firmware.
The Repeater firmware update enables web radio and music service.

Your music available almost everywhere in the house

Connected to a FRITZ!Box , the FRITZ!WLAN Repeater now also distributes music and radio, storing up to 20 different radio stations. Thanks to its compact form the device can be plugged into any power socket. To change the station or music track you can touch the screen of the repeater or remote-control any other uPnP-client like Windows Media Player or even your smart phone. The user interface of the repeater can be accessed with any Internet browser at http://fritz.repeater, where you can also initiate the free firmware update.

State-of-the-art ADSL technology and telephony equipment

The FRITZ!Box Fon WLAN 7330 is equipped with the latest ADSL technology and supports the soon-to-be-introduced Internet protocol IPv6. One of the main strengths of the FRITZ!Box 7330 is its telephony equipment with an integrated answering machine and fax receiver. The DECT base station serves for up to six cordless telephones. An analog telephone or fax machine can be connected as well.

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New products for the home network with FRITZ!Box

At Cebit 2011, AVM is presenting a slew of innovations relating to home networking. The focus is on more WLAN and DECT, and the incorporation of devices without their own WLAN radio.

New: FRITZ!WLAN Repeater 300E – more WLAN N and Gigabit LAN

With the FRITZ!WLAN Repeater 300E, wireless WLAN convenience is now available even where range used to be limited by structural factors. The Repeater is the ideal way to extend existing WLAN networks. An integrated Gigabit Ethernet connection incorporates other network-enabled devices like TVs, set-top boxes, satellite/TV receivers, and printers and network hard drives into the home network. The compact Repeater is easy to plug into any socket, can be incorporated into the WLAN network at the touch of a button (WPS), and is compatible with any WLAN router.
The Repeater is ideal to extend existing WLAN networks.

New: FRITZ!Powerline 500E – data transfer via the power supply

In future, the FRITZ!Powerline 500E will help in situations where a network connection is required but new cabling is to be avoided. The small adapter extends the Gigabit LAN cable via the house power line, meaning that each socket in the house becomes a network connection. Startup is incredibly simple – plug in, connect the PC or network device, and that’s it! FRITZ!Powerline 500E is fitted with a 128-bit AES encryption ex works and is based on the standard IEEE P1901, supporting speeds of up to 500 Mbit/s.
With FRITZ!Powerline each socket in the house becomes a network connection.

New: FRITZ!Fon C3 – excellent convenience in a classic format

With the new FRITZ!Fon, AVM is extending its range of DECT telephones for the FRITZ!Box. The ergonomic telephone featuring color display, illuminated keyboard, and intuitive menu navigation really shines with its high-class acoustics and also offers Internet services such as e-mail, Internet radio, news feeds, and podcasts.
The new FRITZ!Fon C3 offers high-class acoustics.
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AVM extends its commitment to cable

After the successful launch of the FRITZ!Box 6360 Cable a few months ago, AVM is now extending its commitment in the field of cable end devices. At CeBIT 2011 AVM is showcasing its next cable device: the FRITZ!Box 6320 Cable.

FRITZ!Box makes cable connections more attractive

As an attractive starter product, the FRITZ!Box 6320 boasts a EuroDocsis 3 modem, a telephone system for DECT telephones, a connection point for an analog end device, WLAN N (2.4 GHz, 150 Mbit/s), and a Gigabit Ethernet connection. Like the FRITZ!Box 6360 Cable, the FRITZ!Box 6320 Cable fully supports the forthcoming IPv6 Internet protocol.
The FRITZ!Box 6320 is the new model in AVM’s cable portfolio.

Greater convenience at the cable connection with DECT

The integrated DECT base station of the FRITZ!Box allows up to 6 mobile components to be connected and up to 3 calls simultaneously via DECT – even in HD quality. FRITZ!Fon mobile components can access the shared telephone book of the FRITZ!Box and offer added value through Internet services such as web radio, podcasts, or reading e-mails when the PC is switched off.

Fully equipped FRITZ!Box 6360 Cable conquers the market

The 6360 is fitted with all the convenient functions offered by AVM’s top models: High-speed WLAN N, four Gigabit Ethernet connections, and USB 2.0 guarantee the best possible network connections. Connection options for cordless telephones and the integrated telephone system complete the comprehensive list of features.

FRITZ!App, multimedia, and NAS for a convenient home network

The use of smart phones at home is on the rise. This enables users to surf the Internet and retrieve e-mails noticeably faster via the cable broadband connection. The WLAN cable connection also lends itself to uploading photos and videos to Facebook or YouTube. And with the FRITZ!App, calls can also be made via the cable connection using iPhones and Android smart phones, which connect to the FRITZ!Box via WLAN. Other FRITZ!Box functions such as the telephone book, answering machine, and call list are also available with the FRITZ!App for smart phones. With integrated NAS functionality (Network Attached Storage), the FRITZ!Box 6360 Cable, combined with an external USB storage device, makes photos, music, videos, and other files available right across the network.

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AVM FRITZ!WLAN REPEATER N/G

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FRITZ!WLAN Repeater N/G lets you increase the range of your WiFi network by simply pressing a button – regardless of which WiFI standard (11n/g/b/a) you use.

With its audio output and the integrated miniature FM transmitter, the FRITZ!WLAN Repeater can also transmit music to your stereo system and to FM radios.
  • Increases the range of your wireless network quickly and easily
  • Compact construction, can be used at practically any electrical outlet
  • Simplesetup at the press of a button
  • Transmits music (saved on the PC or web radio) to the stereo system
  • Transmet music via FM to standard radios

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The FRITZ!WLAN Repeater not only extends the range of a WLAN base station. It can also be deployed to transmit music or web radio to your stereo system or FM radio.

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AVM FRITZ!WLAN USB STICK N 2.4

A fast and smart way to connect your PC to your FRITZ!Box WLAN and other compatible WLAN routers. It supports the new WLAN standard 802.11n, and boosts speeds to up to 150 Mbit/s in the 2.4 GHz frequency band.

Wireless surfing is even more fun thanks to the compact design, easy installation and unbreakable WPA2 wireless encryption, which is considered impossible to crack. And the unique Stick & Surf technology lets you set up a secure wireless network without having to configure settings on your PC.

USB stick for wireless connections (WLAN) WLAN in accordance with 802.11n (150 Mbit/s) for high-speed wireless access Downward compatible with 802.11g/a (54 Mbit/s) and b (11 Mbit/s) Support for frequency 2.4-GHz connections Secure wireless connections thanks to WPA2, WPA and WEP encryption Fast USB 2.0 interface (compatible with USB 1.1 with a reduced data transfer rate) FRITZ!Box WLAN security settings transferred automatically thanks to Stick & Surf Software for monitoring the connection and customizing security options Extremely compact (weighs just 10 g, only 55 mm long)

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All the FRITZ!WLAN USB Stick N models at a glance

WLAN Max. Speed Frequency Part No.
FRITZ!WLAN USB Stick N 1 N 300 MBit/s 2.4 / 5 GHz 20002420
FRITZ!WLAN USB Stick N 2.4 2 N 150 MBit/s 2.4 GHz 20002450
FRITZ!WLAN USB Stick 3 G 125 MBit/s 2.4 GHz 20002334
1 WLAN according to standard 802.11n/g/b/a 2 WLAN according to standard 802.11n/g/b 3 WLAN according to standard 802.11g/b
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AVM FRITZ!WLAN USB STICK N

A fast and easy way to connect your computer to your FRITZ!Box WLAN and other compatible WLAN routers. Using the new WLAN standard 802.11n, it can boost speeds to up to 300 Mbit/s.

Wireless surfing is even more fun thanks to the compact design, easy installation and unbreakable WPA2 wireless encryption, which is considered impossible to crack. And the unique Stick & Surf technology lets you set up a secure wireless network without having to configure settings on your PC.

USB stick for wireless connections (WLAN) WLAN in accordance with 802.11n (300 Mbit/s) for high-speed wireless access Downward compatible with 802.11g/a (54 Mbit/s) and b (11 Mbit/s) Dual band support for 2.4-GHz and 5-GHz connections Secure wireless connections thanks to WPA2, WPA and WEP encryption Fast USB 2.0 interface (compatible with USB 1.1 with a reduced data transfer rate) No driver CD required for installation in Windows Vista (32 bit) and XP with Service Pack 2 (32 bit) FRITZ!Box WLAN security settings transferred automatically thanks to Stick & Surf Software for monitoring the connection and customizing security options Extremely compact (weighs just 13 g, only 73 mm long)

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All the FRITZ!WLAN USB Stick N models at a glance

WLAN Max. Speed Frequency Part No.
FRITZ!WLAN USB Stick N 1 N 300 MBit/s 2.4 / 5 GHz 20002420
FRITZ!WLAN USB Stick N 2.4 2 N 150 MBit/s 2.4 GHz 20002450
FRITZ!WLAN USB Stick 3 G 125 MBit/s 2.4 GHz 20002334
1 WLAN according to standard 802.11n/g/b/a

2 WLAN according to standard 802.11n/g/b

3 WLAN according to standard 802.11g/b
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