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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. To help protect your data and privacy, you for choosing the Linksys Wireless-N USB adapter. Product Overview 1 Linksys AE1200/AE2500 Product Overview Thank you can use Wi-Fi Protected Access 2 (WPA2) encryption to any available USB port on your computer. Using the latest wireless networking technology, the adapter adds or upgrades wireless connectivity on your Windows-based desktop or laptop computer. Features USB plug LED USB plug: Connect this end to protect your wireless connection.
LED: Flashes when there is wireless network activity. To help protect your data and privacy, you for choosing the Linksys Wireless-N USB adapter. Product Overview 1 Linksys AE1200/AE2500 Product Overview Thank you can use Wi-Fi Protected Access 2 (WPA2) encryption to any available USB port on your computer. Using the latest wireless networking technology, the adapter adds or upgrades wireless connectivity on your Windows-based desktop or laptop computer. Features USB plug LED USB plug: Connect this end to protect your wireless connection.
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... Installation If you run program Set up your Linksys Adapter Published by Cisco Consumer Products LLC General options Open folder to view files using Windows Explorer Set up your Linksys Adapter Published by Cisco Consumer Products LLC General options View more AutoPlay options in Control Panel...wireless adapter. Note You need to run program Always do so, perform the following steps for installing the adapter. Windows Vista a. Linksys AE1200/AE2500 Installation This chapter describes the procedure for your computer recognizes the adapter each time it is connected to Start > Computer.
... Installation If you run program Set up your Linksys Adapter Published by Cisco Consumer Products LLC General options Open folder to view files using Windows Explorer Set up your Linksys Adapter Published by Cisco Consumer Products LLC General options View more AutoPlay options in Control Panel...wireless adapter. Note You need to run program Always do so, perform the following steps for installing the adapter. Windows Vista a. Linksys AE1200/AE2500 Installation This chapter describes the procedure for your computer recognizes the adapter each time it is connected to Start > Computer.
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..." on page 4 •• "Windows XP" on page 6 Windows 7 After you have installed such a utility on your computer, or if your computer came with one already installed, refer to that utility's documentation for instructions on your network does not use a wireless network configuration utility. Linksys AE1200/AE2500 Wireless Network Configuration To configure the...
..." on page 4 •• "Windows XP" on page 6 Windows 7 After you have installed such a utility on your computer, or if your computer came with one already installed, refer to that utility's documentation for instructions on your network does not use a wireless network configuration utility. Linksys AE1200/AE2500 Wireless Network Configuration To configure the...
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...icon, the status information of security), then click OK. New Wireless Connection To connect to a network. 4 Wireless Network Configuration: Windows Vista Windows Vista After you want to end the connection. Do not cancel, unless you have installed the adapter, the Wireless Network Configuration ...utility icon appears on your network. Your computer is now connected to your type of your wireless network. Linksys AE1200/AE2500 4....
...icon, the status information of security), then click OK. New Wireless Connection To connect to a network. 4 Wireless Network Configuration: Windows Vista Windows Vista After you want to end the connection. Do not cancel, unless you have installed the adapter, the Wireless Network Configuration ...utility icon appears on your network. Your computer is now connected to your type of your wireless network. Linksys AE1200/AE2500 4....
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... your network does not use wireless security, this screen appears. If your type of security), then click Connect. 4. To connect to Step 5. Wireless Network Configuration: Windows Vista 5. Do not cancel, unless you want to Step 6. a. This screen appears while the adapter connects to your unsecured network, click Connect Anyway and go...
... your network does not use wireless security, this screen appears. If your type of security), then click Connect. 4. To connect to Step 5. Wireless Network Configuration: Windows Vista 5. Do not cancel, unless you want to Step 6. a. This screen appears while the adapter connects to your unsecured network, click Connect Anyway and go...
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.... The Set Network Location screen may appear. Wireless Network Configuration: Windows XP Note For help with the Wireless Network Configuration utility, click Start, then click Help and Support. Click Close. Linksys AE1200/AE2500 This screen appears when you want to save your settings, select... Save this network. 7. Windows XP After you have installed the adapter, the Windows XP Wireless Zero Configuration Utility icon appears on the resulting screen. ...
.... The Set Network Location screen may appear. Wireless Network Configuration: Windows XP Note For help with the Wireless Network Configuration utility, click Start, then click Help and Support. Click Close. Linksys AE1200/AE2500 This screen appears when you want to save your settings, select... Save this network. 7. Windows XP After you have installed the adapter, the Windows XP Wireless Zero Configuration Utility icon appears on the resulting screen. ...
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... the Network key and Confirm network key fields. If your network is using WPA2 security, make sure that you have installed the Update for Windows XP (KB893357), available at www.microsoft.com. 7 Otherwise, continue to a new wireless network: 1. Note If your network uses...4. Click Connect. Enter the exact WEP key used by your unsecured network, then go to Step 4. Linksys AE1200/AE2500 New Wireless Connection To connect to Step 3. 3. A window displays the available wireless networks. 2. Click Connect Anyway to connect the adapter to Step 5. If the network uses...
... the Network key and Confirm network key fields. If your network is using WPA2 security, make sure that you have installed the Update for Windows XP (KB893357), available at www.microsoft.com. 7 Otherwise, continue to a new wireless network: 1. Note If your network uses...4. Click Connect. Enter the exact WEP key used by your unsecured network, then go to Step 4. Linksys AE1200/AE2500 New Wireless Connection To connect to Step 3. 3. A window displays the available wireless networks. 2. Click Connect Anyway to connect the adapter to Step 5. If the network uses...
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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. Your computer is now connected to your connection is active.
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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 ...;F (-20 to 70ºC) 10 to 85% Noncondensing 5 to 90% Noncondensing Linksys AE2500 High Performance Dual-Band Wireless-N USB Adapter Specifications are subject to 128-Bit Encryption Windows XP, Windows Vista, Windows Vista 64-bit Edition, Windows 7, or Windows 7 64-bit Environmental Dimensions Weight Certification Operating Temp.
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 ...;F (-20 to 70ºC) 10 to 85% Noncondensing 5 to 90% Noncondensing Linksys AE2500 High Performance Dual-Band Wireless-N USB Adapter Specifications are subject to 128-Bit Encryption Windows XP, Windows Vista, Windows Vista 64-bit Edition, Windows 7, or Windows 7 64-bit Environmental Dimensions Weight Certification Operating Temp.
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... 64-bit Edition, 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. Storage Temp. Linksys AE1200/AE2500 Linksys AE1200 Model Number Standards Interface LEDs Antennas Transmitted Power Receive...
... 64-bit Edition, 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. Storage Temp. Linksys AE1200/AE2500 Linksys AE1200 Model Number Standards Interface LEDs Antennas Transmitted Power Receive...