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Linksys AE1200/AE2500 Contents Product Overview Features 1 Installation Installation 2 Wireless Network Configuration Windows 7 3 Windows Vista 4 Windows XP 6 Troubleshooting AE1200/AE2500 9 Specifications Linksys AE1200 10 Linksys AE1200 11 i
Linksys AE1200/AE2500 Contents Product Overview Features 1 Installation Installation 2 Wireless Network Configuration Windows 7 3 Windows Vista 4 Windows XP 6 Troubleshooting AE1200/AE2500 9 Specifications Linksys AE1200 10 Linksys AE1200 11 i
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LED: Flashes when there is wireless network activity. Linksys AE1200/AE2500 Product Overview Thank you can use Wi-Fi Protected Access 2 (WPA2) encryption to any available USB port on your computer. To help protect your data and privacy, you for choosing the Linksys Wireless-N USB adapter. Features USB plug LED USB plug: Connect this end to protect your wireless connection. Product Overview 1 Using the latest wireless networking technology, the adapter adds or upgrades wireless connectivity on your Windows-based desktop or laptop computer.
LED: Flashes when there is wireless network activity. Linksys AE1200/AE2500 Product Overview Thank you can use Wi-Fi Protected Access 2 (WPA2) encryption to any available USB port on your computer. To help protect your data and privacy, you for choosing the Linksys Wireless-N USB adapter. Features USB plug LED USB plug: Connect this end to protect your wireless connection. Product Overview 1 Using the latest wireless networking technology, the adapter adds or upgrades wireless connectivity on your Windows-based desktop or laptop computer.
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... You need to run program Set up your Linksys Adapter Published by Cisco Consumer Products LLC General options Open folder to Start > My Computer and select your Linksys wireless adapter. Installation To install the adapter: 1. Double-click your adapter. Go to view files using Windows Explorer Speed up your computer's USB port. 2 b. Windows Vista a. Follow the on the CD directly. Windows XP a. Linksys AE1200/AE2500 Installation This chapter describes the procedure for software...
... You need to run program Set up your Linksys Adapter Published by Cisco Consumer Products LLC General options Open folder to Start > My Computer and select your Linksys wireless adapter. Installation To install the adapter: 1. Double-click your adapter. Go to view files using Windows Explorer Speed up your computer's USB port. 2 b. Windows Vista a. Follow the on the CD directly. Windows XP a. Linksys AE1200/AE2500 Installation This chapter describes the procedure for software...
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A list of your network does not use wireless security, go to that utility's documentation for instructions on use. If your wireless connection appears. 2. Click the Wireless Network Configuration utility icon. When your operating system's built-in the system tray.) Wireless Network Configuration: Windows 7 New Wireless Connection To connect to a different wireless network: 1. Otherwise, follow the instructions in the appropriate section below to use a wireless network configuration utility. Select your computer came with one already installed, refer to step 5. 3 If you...
A list of your network does not use wireless security, go to that utility's documentation for instructions on use. If your wireless connection appears. 2. Click the Wireless Network Configuration utility icon. When your operating system's built-in the system tray.) Wireless Network Configuration: Windows 7 New Wireless Connection To connect to a different wireless network: 1. Otherwise, follow the instructions in the appropriate section below to use a wireless network configuration utility. Select your computer came with one already installed, refer to step 5. 3 If you...
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... your type of your wireless network. Enter the Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA/WPA2) passphrase or the Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP) key (depending on your computer's system tray. Do not cancel, unless you have installed the adapter, the Wireless Network Configuration utility icon appears on your network. Wireless Network Configuration: Windows Vista Windows Vista After you want to your wireless connection appears. Your computer is now connected to end the connection. Right-click the Wireless Network Configuration utility...
... your type of your wireless network. Enter the Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA/WPA2) passphrase or the Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP) key (depending on your computer's system tray. Do not cancel, unless you have installed the adapter, the Wireless Network Configuration utility icon appears on your network. Wireless Network Configuration: Windows Vista Windows Vista After you want to your wireless connection appears. Your computer is now connected to end the connection. Right-click the Wireless Network Configuration utility...
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Enter the Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA/WPA2) passphrase or the Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP) key (depending on your network uses wireless security, go to Step 6. Do not cancel, unless you want to Step 5. Wireless Network Configuration: Windows Vista 5. If your type of security), then click Connect. 4. a. This screen appears while the adapter connects to your network, then click Connect. If your network. To connect to your network does not use wireless security, this screen appears. Select...
Enter the Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA/WPA2) passphrase or the Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP) key (depending on your network uses wireless security, go to Step 6. Do not cancel, unless you want to Step 5. Wireless Network Configuration: Windows Vista 5. If your type of security), then click Connect. 4. a. This screen appears while the adapter connects to your network, then click Connect. If your network. To connect to your network does not use wireless security, this screen appears. Select...
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... location. a. This screen helps apply the correct settings for your wireless connection appears. Your computer is now connected to your wireless network. Click Home, Work, or Public location, then click Close on your computer's system tray. 6. Linksys AE1200/AE2500 This screen appears when you want to save your settings, select Save this network. 7. Wireless Network Configuration: Windows XP Note For help with the Wireless Network Configuration utility, click Start, then click Help and Support.
... location. a. This screen helps apply the correct settings for your wireless connection appears. Your computer is now connected to your wireless network. Click Home, Work, or Public location, then click Close on your computer's system tray. 6. Linksys AE1200/AE2500 This screen appears when you want to save your settings, select Save this network. 7. Wireless Network Configuration: Windows XP Note For help with the Wireless Network Configuration utility, click Start, then click Help and Support.
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... WEP Key in the Network key and Confirm network key fields. Note If your computer's system tray, then click View Available Wireless Networks. Linksys AE1200/AE2500 New Wireless Connection To connect to Step 4. A window displays the available wireless networks. 2. If your wireless router or access point. Wireless Network Configuration: Windows XP 4. Click Connect. Otherwise, continue to your network uses Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA/WPA2) wireless security, enter the passphrase in your network is using WPA2 security, make sure that you have installed the Update for Windows...
... WEP Key in the Network key and Confirm network key fields. Note If your computer's system tray, then click View Available Wireless Networks. Linksys AE1200/AE2500 New Wireless Connection To connect to Step 4. A window displays the available wireless networks. 2. If your wireless router or access point. Wireless Network Configuration: Windows XP 4. Click Connect. Otherwise, continue to your network uses Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA/WPA2) wireless security, enter the passphrase in your network is using WPA2 security, make sure that you have installed the Update for Windows...
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Your computer is now connected to your connection is active. Linksys AE1200/AE2500 Your wireless network will appear as Connected when your wireless network. 8 Wireless Network Configuration: Windows XP Note For help with the Wireless Network Configuration utility, click Start, then click Help and Support.
Your computer is now connected to your connection is active. Linksys AE1200/AE2500 Your wireless network will appear as Connected when your wireless network. 8 Wireless Network Configuration: Windows XP Note For help with the Wireless Network Configuration utility, click Start, then click Help and Support.
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...; Connect the adapter into the computer's USB slot. Note If your questions are powered on your wireless network. Your computer cannot communicate with the same Wireless Network Name (also called the SSID or Service Set Identifier) and wireless security settings as the other computers on . 2. The adapter does not work properly. Make sure that the computers are not addressed here, refer to our support section on your wireless network. 1. Troubleshooting 9 Linksys AE1200/AE2500 Troubleshooting...
...; Connect the adapter into the computer's USB slot. Note If your questions are powered on your wireless network. Your computer cannot communicate with the same Wireless Network Name (also called the SSID or Service Set Identifier) and wireless security settings as the other computers on . 2. The adapter does not work properly. Make sure that the computers are not addressed here, refer to our support section on your wireless network. 1. Troubleshooting 9 Linksys AE1200/AE2500 Troubleshooting...
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Linksys AE1200/AE2500 Specifications Linksys AE1200 Model Name Description Model Number Standards Interface LEDs Antennas Transmitted Power Receive Sensitivity Linksys AE1200 High Performance Wireless-N USB Adapter AE1200 802.11b, 802.11g, 802.11n USB 2.0 Link/Act 2 Internal Single-band 802.11b: 15 dBm ± 2.0 802.11g: 15 dBm ± 2.0 801.11n: MCS15 (20 MHz): 15 dBm ± 2.0 MCS8 (20 MHz...
Linksys AE1200/AE2500 Specifications Linksys AE1200 Model Name Description Model Number Standards Interface LEDs Antennas Transmitted Power Receive Sensitivity Linksys AE1200 High Performance Wireless-N USB Adapter AE1200 802.11b, 802.11g, 802.11n USB 2.0 Link/Act 2 Internal Single-band 802.11b: 15 dBm ± 2.0 802.11g: 15 dBm ± 2.0 801.11n: MCS15 (20 MHz): 15 dBm ± 2.0 MCS8 (20 MHz...
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...; Windows 7, or Windows 7 64-bit Environmental Dimensions Weight 2.87" x 0.94" x 0.35" (73.0 x 23.8 x 9.0 mm) 0.39 oz (11 g) Certification FCC, CE, IC, UL, RoHS, WEEE, IDA, C-Tick, Wi-Fi A/B/G/N Operating Temp. Linksys AE1200/AE2500 Linksys AE1200 Model Number Standards Interface LEDs Antennas Transmitted Power Receive Sensitivity AE2500 802.11a, 802.11b, 802.11g, 802.11n USB 2.0 Link/Act 2 Internal Dual-band...
...; Windows 7, or Windows 7 64-bit Environmental Dimensions Weight 2.87" x 0.94" x 0.35" (73.0 x 23.8 x 9.0 mm) 0.39 oz (11 g) Certification FCC, CE, IC, UL, RoHS, WEEE, IDA, C-Tick, Wi-Fi A/B/G/N Operating Temp. Linksys AE1200/AE2500 Linksys AE1200 Model Number Standards Interface LEDs Antennas Transmitted Power Receive Sensitivity AE2500 802.11a, 802.11b, 802.11g, 802.11n USB 2.0 Link/Act 2 Internal Dual-band...
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All other trademarks mentioned in the United States and other countries. A listing of their respective owners. © 2011 Cisco and/or its affiliates in this document are the property of Cisco's trademarks can be found at www.cisco.com/go/trademarks. All rights reserved. 3425-TBD Troubleshooting Guide Visit linksys.com/support for award-winning 24/7 technical support Cisco, the Cisco logo, and Linksys are trademarks or registered trademarks of Cisco and/or its affiliates.