Can I use Fritz box as repeater?
The FRITZ!Box cannot be used as a wireless repeater with a router from another manufacturer.
What is a FRITZ repeater?
You can use a wireless repeater, for example FRITZ! Repeater, to increase the range of your Wi-Fi network. The repeater is connected to the Wi-Fi network of your FRITZ!Box (or a different router) and then itself makes a further Wi-Fi network available to which your wireless network devices can connect.
Does FRITZ repeater work with other routers?
The FRITZ! Repeater adopts the Wi-Fi access information from the wireless router and can be used directly by all of the wireless devices in the home network.
How do I access my FRITZ repeater?
You can either enter http://fritz.repeater or the IP address (http://192.168.178.2 in the factory settings) to open the user interface. Always enter the complete address http://fritz.repeater.
How do I reset my Fritz WLAN repeater?
Loading the FRITZ! Repeater’s factory settings
- Plug the FRITZ! Repeater in.
- Wait about 1 minute until the FRITZ!
- Push and hold down the WPS button down for about 15 seconds until all of the LEDs flash at the same time.
- The Power and WLAN LEDs remains lit as soon as the factory settings have finished loading.
How do you reset a Fritz 600 repeater?
Push and hold down the Connect button for about 15 seconds. The LED now indicates by alternately flashing and lighting up that the factory settings are being loaded and that the FRITZ! Repeater is being restarted. This process may take several minutes.
How does a WLAN repeater work?
It works by receiving your existing WiFi signal, amplifying it and then transmitting the boosted signal. With a WiFi repeater you can effectively double the coverage area of your WiFi network – reaching far corners of your home or office, different floors, or even extend coverage to your yard.
How do I connect my wireless repeater?
Establishing a wireless LAN connection using WPS
- Plug the FRITZ! WLAN Repeater into an outlet near the FRITZ!Box.
- Press the “WPS” button on the FRITZ! WLAN Repeater for about 6 seconds until the “WLAN” LED flashes.
- Hold down the “WLAN” button on your FRITZ!Box until the “WLAN” LED flashes (6 seconds).