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FRITZ!WLAN USB Stick N Overview

FRITZ!WLAN USB Stick N is a fast and easy way to connect your PC 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 Wireless N up to 300Mbits
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)

FRITZ!WLAN USB Stick N Security

Everyone is talking about security, but how many people can set up a wireless network that is truly secure?

With the unique Stick & Surf self installation, setting up WLAN security really is quick and reliable!

Maximum WLAN security with the unbreakable WPA2 encryption standard (802.11i)
Copies security settings from the WLAN access point using AVM's Stick & Surf technology
Compatible with the WPA, WEP-128 and WEP-64 encryption standards

System Requirements

Access point

WLAN access point according to IEEE 802.11n (Draft 2.0), g, a or b.

A free USB port

A USB 2.0 port is recommended. USB 1.1 is supported, but provides lower throughput.

Operating Systems

Windows Vista or XP (32bit). We recommend installing the current Service Packs and updates.

CPU

Pentium class CPU at 500 MHz or more

Memory

At least 64 MB of RAM and 5 MB of free hard disk storage

Drive

CD-ROM drive

FRITZ!WLAN USB Stick N Usability

The new Stick & Surf technology by AVM makes setting up a high-security wireless network easier than ever.

Step 1:
Connect the FRITZ!WLAN USB Stick N briefly with the USB host port on FRITZ!Box Fon WLAN 7270. The information necessary to secure the network is transferred to the stick automatically.

Step 2:
Connect the FRITZ!WLAN USB Stick N to your computer. Done! Your WLAN link is now securely encrypted, with no other settings to adjust.

The FRITZ!WLAN software included sets up the connection to a FRITZ!Box with WLAN capability or to a third-party WLAN access point in just minutes.
Flexible transmitter power settings permit control over power consumption and wireless range

FRITZ!WLAN USB Stick N Details

Small but packed with features:

USB WLAN client for wireless networks
Wireless LANs in accordance with 802.11n (300 Mbit/s), 802.11g/a (54 Mbit/s), and 802.11b (11 Mbit/s)
Supports the WPA2, WPA, WEP-128 and WEP-64 encryption
Two LEDs to indicate connection (USB) and activity (WLAN)
Fast USB 2.0 interface (also supports USB 1.1 at lower throughput)
2.4-GHz frequency band in accordance with 802.11n/g/b) and 5-GHz frequency band in accordance with 802.11n/a)
Two integrated antennas
Supported operating systems: Windows 7, Windows Vista and Windows XP
Maximum power consumption: 1.65 W (2.4 GHz transfer), 1.82 W (5 GHz transfer)
USB-powered; no external power supply required
Updatable firmware
Dimensions: 73 × 24.5 × 10.5 mm
Weight: about 13 g