FritzBox 7390 and WLAN Repeaters: Seamless Smart Home Integration

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Hey everyone, I’m excited to share my experience with the FritzBox 7390 and my two WLAN repeaters! :tada: I’ve been using these devices to create a seamless smart home setup, and the results have been fantastic. Here’s how I got everything working smoothly:

Setup Overview

  • Main Device: Fritz!Box Fon WLAN 7390
  • Repeaters: Fritz!WLAN Repeater 300E and Fritz!WLAN Repeater 450E
  • Network Mode: Fritz LAN Bridge

All devices share the same SSID, ensuring a consistent and reliable connection throughout my home. I’ve configured the FritzBox using the TR064 protocol, which has been essential for integrating smart devices and monitoring their presence.

Key Configuration Details

In my fritzboxtr064.cfg file, I’ve set up the following parameters to ensure smooth communication:
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url=https://192.168.178.1:49443
refresh=10000
user=openhab
pass=xxxxx

For detecting smartphone presence, I’ve added this entry to my AVM.items file:
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Contact cFboxAndiOnline “Handy (Wifi) [MAP(presence.map):%s]” (gSteuerung) {fritzboxtr064=“maconline:B4-9D-0B-XX-XX-XX”}

Question: Do I Need Separate Configurations for Each Repeater?

This is where I’d love your input! Currently, I’m using the main FritzBox binding to detect smartphone presence across the entire network. However, I’m wondering if configuring each repeater separately would provide better performance or reliability. Has anyone else successfully integrated multiple repeaters with a single FritzBox setup? I’d love to hear your experiences and tips!

Tips for Others

  1. Network Stability: Ensure all devices are placed strategically to avoid dead zones. The LAN Bridge mode has been a lifesaver for maintaining a stable network.
  2. Regular Updates: Keep your FritzBox and repeaters updated to the latest firmware for optimal performance.
  3. Presence Detection: Experiment with different configurations to find what works best for your setup. The TR064 protocol has been incredibly reliable for me.

If you have any questions or suggestions, feel free to drop a comment! I’m always happy to help and learn from the community. Let’s keep the smart home magic flowing! :sparkles:

Cheers,
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