Your WiFi Upgrade for Every Home
Your home is unique, and your WiFi should be too – available everywhere and lightning-fast. The AVM FRITZ!Repeater 1200 AX is designed precisely for this: it effortlessly extends the range of your existing Network and eliminates annoying dead zones. Whether in large apartments, winding houses, or even in the garden – this compact WiFi Extender brings the signal exactly where you need it most. Thanks to the modern Wi-Fi 6 standard, you benefit from higher data rates and more efficient bandwidth distribution, even when many devices are active simultaneously. Experience uninterrupted 4K streaming, online gaming, and video conferences, without stuttering or disconnections.
More Than Just Range: Your Gigabit LAN Port
The AVM FRITZ!Repeater 1200 AX can do more than just boost your WiFi signal. With its integrated Gigabit LAN port, it opens up new possibilities for expanding your home Network. You can easily connect devices without their own WiFi function, such as your smart TV, game console, or a NAS system, to the repeater via a Network cable and thus integrate them wirelessly into your network. The repeater acts as a practical 'LAN bridge', overcoming the distance to the router via WiFi. Alternatively, the repeater can also be connected to your router via a network cable to function as a WiFi Access Point, ensuring full performance even over greater distances or through structural obstacles, for example, via existing Cabling.
Intelligent Mesh WiFi: Simply Connected, Optimally Optimized
In combination with an AVM FRITZ!Box (from FRITZ!OS 7.0), the FRITZ!Repeater 1200 AX unfolds its full potential as part of an intelligent Mesh WiFi. All FRITZ! devices work hand in hand to optimize the performance of your entire home network. For you, this means: a single WiFi with just one name and password, seamless handovers of your devices between access points, and always the best reception. Intelligent technologies like Band Steering and Cross-Band-Repeating ensure that your devices are always on the fastest and most stable frequency band, whether Dual-Band 2.4 GHz or 5 GHz. The Easy Installation (WPS) makes integration a breeze.
Lightning-Fast Setup, Securely Protected
Setting up the AVM FRITZ!Repeater 1200 AX is incredibly simple and done in a few seconds. Simply plug the repeater into an outlet near your router and press the WPS button on the repeater, then on the router. The repeater automatically adopts all WiFi settings and is immediately ready for use. Modern WPA3 encryption ensures your security, optimally protecting your home network from unauthorized access. So you can surf, stream, and work worry-free, with the certainty of High Data Throughput and maximum security. Its Compact Design allows for discreet placement.
Strengths & Notes at a Glance
- Pro: High speed and Wi-Fi 6 support: Offers fast data rates of up to 3,000 MBit/s (2,400 MBit/s in the 5 GHz band and 600 MBit/s in the 2.4 GHz band) thanks to Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) and supports 160 MHz wide channels, leading to a significant performance increase, especially in the 5 GHz band.
- Pro: Seamless Mesh integration and easy setup: The repeater can be quickly and securely integrated into an existing FRITZ!Box Mesh network with the push of a button (WPS). It automatically adopts all WiFi settings and ensures intelligent networking with optimal performance and roaming for end devices.
- Pro: Versatile applications and compact design: In addition to pure WiFi extension, the Gigabit LAN port can be used for a LAN bridge or connecting wired devices. Its compact design allows for discreet placement directly in the power outlet.
- Note: Occupies an outlet without passthrough: The repeater plugs directly into the power outlet and does not have an integrated passthrough outlet. This can be a limitation in areas with few outlets.
- Note: Average speed in the 2.4 GHz band: While the 5 GHz band benefits greatly from Wi-Fi 6, the speed increase in the 2.4 GHz band is less pronounced compared to top models or older Wi-Fi 5 repeaters, which may be relevant for older devices or in very heavily trafficked 2.4 GHz environments.
Specifications & Features
| Manufacturer: | AVM |
| Model: | FRITZ!Repeater 1200 AX |
| WiFi Standards: | IEEE 802.11ax (Wi-Fi 6), 802.11ac (Wi-Fi 5), 802.11n (Wi-Fi 4), 802.11g (Wi-Fi 3), 802.11a (Wi-Fi 1) |
| Frequency Bands: | Dual-Band (2.4 GHz and 5 GHz) |
| Maximum Data Transfer Rate Total: | Up to 3,000 MBit/s |
| Maximum Data Transfer Rate 5 GHz Band: | Up to 2,400 MBit/s (2x2 Wi-Fi 6, 160 MHz channel width) |
| Maximum Data Transfer Rate 2.4 GHz Band: | Up to 600 MBit/s (2x2 Wi-Fi 6, 40 MHz channel width) |
| MIMO: | 2x2 MIMO on 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz |
| LAN Ports: | 1x Gigabit-LAN-Port (10/100/1000 MBit/s, RJ-45) |
| WiFi Encryption: | WPA3/2 Transition Mode, WPA2 (802.11i), WPA (802.11w), 64/128bit WEP (limited) |
| WiFi Features: | WLAN Mesh, Cross-Band-Repeating, Band Steering, Access Point Steering, automatic channel selection, WPS |
| Operating Modes: | WiFi Repeater, LAN Bridge (Access Point) |
| Compatibility: | Compatible with all common WiFi Routers, optimized for FRITZ!Box models (from FRITZ!OS 7.0 for Mesh) |
| Power Supply: | Direct connection to 230 V, 50 Hz outlet |
| Average Power Consumption: | approx. 4 Watt |
| Maximum Power Consumption: | 8.4 Watt |
| Standby Power Consumption: | approx. 3.6 Watt |
| Dimensions (W x H x D): | approx. 80 x 80 x 37 mm (without plug) |
| Weight: | approx. 160 g |
| Special Features: | IPv6 support, intuitive browser-based user interface (fritz.repeater), FRITZ!App WLAN for optimal positioning |
| Manufacturer's Warranty: | 5 years manufacturer's warranty for end customers |
Scope of Delivery
| 1 x AVM FRITZ!Repeater 1200 AX |
| 1 x Printed Quick Guide |
| 1 x LAN Cable |
| 1 x Schuko Adapter (pre-assembled/detachable) |
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
What is the difference between the FRITZ!Repeater 1200 and the 1200 AX?
The FRITZ!Repeater 1200 AX supports the newer Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) standard, while the FRITZ!Repeater 1200 (without AX) uses the older Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) standard. The 1200 AX therefore offers you higher data rates and more efficient bandwidth utilization, especially in the 5 GHz band and in environments with many simultaneously connected devices.
Can I also use the FRITZ!Repeater 1200 AX with a router from another brand?
Yes, you can use the FRITZ!Repeater 1200 AX with all common Wi-Fi routers that support the 802.11ax/ac/n/g/a standards. Please note, however, that mesh functions such as Band Steering and Access Point Steering can only be fully utilized in conjunction with a FRITZ!Box with FRITZ!OS 7.0 or higher.
What's the easiest way to set up the FRITZ!Repeater 1200 AX?
The easiest setup for you is via WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup) by pressing a button. You briefly press the Connect button on the repeater and then the WPS button (often also 'Connect' or 'WLAN') on your FRITZ!Box or another WPS-enabled router. The repeater then automatically adopts all necessary Wi-Fi settings.
What maximum speed does the FRITZ!Repeater 1200 AX achieve?
Your repeater achieves a maximum wireless data transfer rate of up to 3,000 Mbps. This is composed of up to 2,400 Mbps in the 5 GHz band (2x2 Wi-Fi 6, 160 MHz) and up to 600 Mbps in the 2.4 GHz band (2x2 Wi-Fi 6, 40 MHz).
Does the FRITZ!Repeater 1200 AX have a LAN port?
Yes, your FRITZ!Repeater 1200 AX has a Gigabit LAN port (10/100/1000 Mbps). You can use this to integrate wired devices without Wi-Fi functionality into your home network or to connect the repeater to the router via a LAN cable (LAN bridge) and operate it as an access point.
Which security standards does the FRITZ!Repeater 1200 AX support?
Your repeater supports state-of-the-art encryption standards, including WPA3 and WPA2. In a mesh network with a FRITZ!Box, it automatically adopts its Wi-Fi encryption, ensuring maximum security for your entire home network.
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