Fritz! 500e Betriebsanleitung
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Installation
and Operation
411298001
FRITZ!Powerline
500E
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Table of Contents
Symbols and Highlighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
1 FRITZ!Powerline 500E . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
2 Before You Connect the FRITZ!Powerline . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
2.1 Package Contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
2.2 Security Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
2.3 LEDs, Buttons and Network Port . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
3 Connecting the FRITZ!Powerline. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
3.1 Connecting FRITZ!Powerline 500E Set . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
3.2 Expanding a FRITZ!Powerline Network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
3.3 Connecting Powerline Adapters from Other Manufacturers . . . . . . 11
3.4 Connecting Multiple Network Devices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
4 Security in the Powerline Network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
4.1 Encryption . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
4.2 Changing the Network Password . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
5 Application Examples. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
5.1 Internet Connection for All Network Devices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
5.2 Networking Computers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
5.3 Game Consoles on the Internet Connection or in the Home Network
5.4 TVs and Stereo Systems in the Network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
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6 The AVM FRITZ!Powerline Program. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
7 Factory Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
8 Power-saving Features of FRITZ!Powerline 500E. . . . . . 23
9 Optimizing Transmission Capacity. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
10 FAQs. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
10.1 Multiple Powerline Networks in Once Circuit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
10.2 FRITZ!Powerline across Various Phases in the Power Supply . . . . . 25
10.3 Electricity Meter, Fuse Box, GFCI Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter . 26
10.4 Adapters from Other Manufacturers in the Powerline Network . . . 26
10.5 Kinds of Devices on the Powerline Adapter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
11 Powerline: Technical Background . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
12 Electromagnetic Interference . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
13 Comparison with other Network Technologies . . . . . . . 30
14 Technical Specifications. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
15 Customer Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
15.1 Information in the Internet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
15.2 Support from the Support Team . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
15.3 Manufacturer’s Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Legal Notice. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Legal Notice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Declaration of CE Conformity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Disposal Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
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Symbols and Highlighting
Symbols and emphasized text are used to mark certain information in
this manual.
Symbols
Highlighting
This symbol marks useful hints and tips.
This symbol indicates important instructions that must be
observed to avoid malfunctions.
Highlighting Example
Quotation marks designate elements in the
user interface, path entries, and names of
folders and files
“Home Network”
“C:\Pictures”
“Info”
Blue, underlined text designates addresses
to be entered in the browser
fritz.box
Blue text designates links and references
within this manual
see page 36
Bold type emphasizes important words Do not click ...
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FRITZ!Powerline 500E
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1 FRITZ!Powerline 500E
FRITZ!Powerline 500E allows data to be transmitted over the electrical
wiring in your home.
With FRITZ!Powerline 500E you connect network devices like comput-
ers, game consoles and televisions via electrical wiring in what is
known as a powerline network. The powerline network can then be
connected to your Internet router, Internet connection and home net-
work.
In a powerline connection over electrical wiring a network device, for
instance your computer, is connected to a FRITZ!Powerline 500E with
a network cable. An additional network device, for instance your Inter-
net router, is connected with the second FRITZ!Powerline 500E in the
same way. Each FRITZ!Powerline 500E is plugged into a power outlet
in your home to provide the connection between the two devices.
With the powerline connection to the Internet router the connected
computer receives access to the Internet.
The FRITZ!Powerline 500E Set includes two adapters, which require
no setup. Upon delivery both FRITZ!Powerline 500E are configured
such that connections are safely encrypted from the outset. Addition-
al FRITZ!Powerline adapters, including adapters from other manufac-
turers, are easy to integrate into the powerline network to extend cov-
erage.
FRITZ!Powerline 500E is the right solution whenever a network con-
nection is necessary, but laying network cables is either impossible or
undesirable. FRITZ!Powerline 500E is an economical solution for insti-
tutions as well, like offices, schools or hotels.
Power/DSL
Internet
Festnetz
WLAN
Info
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Before You Connect the FRITZ!Powerline
2 Before You Connect the FRITZ!Powerline
•Check the contents of your FRITZ!Powerline 500E package.
•Read the security instructions before connecting FRITZ!Powerline
500E.
2.1 Package Contents
•two FRITZ!Powerline 500E
•two network cables
•printed product information
2.2 Security Instructions
•Always plug FRITZ!Powerline 500E directly into a wall
outlet. If at all possible, do not plug FRITZ!Powerline
500E into sockets on extension cords or multiple
socket-outlets (power outlet strips).
•Insert FRITZ!Powerline 500E in outlets located in a dry
place that is free of dust and protected from direct sun-
light.
•FRITZ!Powerline 500E may heat up during operation.
This is normal. The FRITZ!Powerline 500Es comply with
the required safety regulations.
•Avoid operation in the direct vicinity of a radiator or
heating unit and provide for sufficient ventilation. The
slits and openings on the housing are for ventilation and
must not be blocked or covered.
•The FRITZ!Powerline 500E is intended for indoor use only.
•Never let liquids get inside the FRITZ!Powerline 500E.
Otherwise, electric shocks or short circuits may result.
•Do not open the FRITZ!Powerline 500E housings. The de-
vices contain hazardous components and should only
be opened by authorized repair technicians.
•Remove the device from the mains before cleaning.
Clean the device using only a moist cloth.
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LEDs, Buttons and Network Port
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2.3 LEDs, Buttons and Network Port
LEDs
FRITZ!Powerline 500E has three LEDs that display the operat-
ing status:
LED Condition Meaning
on FRITZ!Powerline has electrical power
flashing FRITZ!Powerline is restarting or confi-
guring security settings
flashing (every
15 seconds)
FRITZ!Powerline is on standby
off FRITZ!Powerline has no electrical
power
on The network port (LAN port) is occup-
ied
off No network cable is connected, or
the device connected to the network
cable is switched off
on FRITZ!Powerline is connected with
the powerline network and sending
or receiving data
off FRITZ!Powerline did not detect any
compatible powerline devices or did
not detect any devices that use the
same network key
If you do not want to use the LEDs, you can switch them off in
the AVM FRITZ!Powerline program or in the user interface of a
connected FRITZ!Box.
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LEDs, Buttons and Network Port
Button
FRITZ!Powerline 500E has two buttons:
LAN Port
FRITZ!Powerline 500E has a network port (LAN port) for com-
puters and other network devices.
This port is a gigabit Ethernet port.
Button Function
“Reset” Button Restores the factory settings to
FRITZ!Powerline.
“Security” Button Integrates into an existing
powerline network.
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Connecting the FRITZ!Powerline
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3 Connecting the FRITZ!Powerline
With FRITZ!Powerline 500E Set you can set up a powerline network
and expand it with further adapters.
3.1 Connecting FRITZ!Powerline 500E Set
1. Insert the first FRITZ!Powerline adapter in an outlet near
your FRITZ!Box.
2. Connect your FRITZ!Box to the FRITZ!Powerline adapter
with a LAN cable.
3. Plug the second FRITZ!Powerline adapter into any outlet
in your home.
4. Use a LAN cable to connect a computer or another net-
work device (such as a television) to the second
FRITZ!Powerline adapter.
FRITZ!Box
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Expanding a FRITZ!Powerline Network
Now you can use the Internet connection of the FRITZ!Box on
the network device.
3.2 Expanding a FRITZ!Powerline Network
An existing FRITZ!Powerline powerline network can be ex-
panded with additional FRITZ!Powerline adapters.
1. Insert the new FRITZ!Powerline in an electrical outlet
near a plugged in FRITZ!Powerline that is already part of
the powerline network.
2. Press the “Security” button for one second to establish a
new connection.
3. Within two minutes, press the “Security” button on an
existing FRITZ!Powerline already connected in your net-
work and hold it down until the “Powerline” LED stops
flashing.
4. Now plug the new FRITZ!Powerline into the desired pow-
er outlet.
The new FRITZ!Powerline is now safely integrated in your net-
work.
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