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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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Product Overview 1 LED: Flashes when there is wireless network activity. Features USB plug LED USB plug: Connect this end to protect your wireless connection. To help protect your data and privacy, you for choosing the Linksys Wireless-N USB adapter. Linksys AE1200/AE2500 Product Overview Thank you can use Wi-Fi Protected Access 2 (WPA2) encryption to any available USB port on your Windows-based desktop or laptop computer. Using the latest wireless networking technology, the adapter adds or upgrades wireless connectivity on your computer.
Product Overview 1 LED: Flashes when there is wireless network activity. Features USB plug LED USB plug: Connect this end to protect your wireless connection. To help protect your data and privacy, you for choosing the Linksys Wireless-N USB adapter. Linksys AE1200/AE2500 Product Overview Thank you can use Wi-Fi Protected Access 2 (WPA2) encryption to any available USB port on your Windows-based desktop or laptop computer. Using the latest wireless networking technology, the adapter adds or upgrades wireless connectivity on your computer.
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... LLC General options Open folder to view files using Windows Explorer Speed up your Linksys Adapter. Double-click your specific operating system: Windows 7 a. b. Note You need to run program Set up your Linksys Adapter Published by Cisco Consumer Products LLC General options View more AutoPlay options in Control Panel Installation If you run Setup, your computer recognizes the adapter each time it is connected to Start > My Computer and...
... LLC General options Open folder to view files using Windows Explorer Speed up your Linksys Adapter. Double-click your specific operating system: Windows 7 a. b. Note You need to run program Set up your Linksys Adapter Published by Cisco Consumer Products LLC General options View more AutoPlay options in Control Panel Installation If you run Setup, your computer recognizes the adapter each time it is connected to Start > My Computer and...
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Linksys AE1200/AE2500 Wireless Network Configuration To configure the adapter's wireless connection settings, use wireless security, go to step 5. 3 If you have installed the adapter, the Wireless Network Configuration utility icon appears on your computer's system tray. (If you have installed such a utility on your computer, or if your wireless connection appears. 2. A list of your computer came with one already installed, refer to that utility's documentation for instructions on page 6 Windows 7 After you do not see the icon, click...
Linksys AE1200/AE2500 Wireless Network Configuration To configure the adapter's wireless connection settings, use wireless security, go to step 5. 3 If you have installed the adapter, the Wireless Network Configuration utility icon appears on your computer's system tray. (If you have installed such a utility on your computer, or if your wireless connection appears. 2. A list of your computer came with one already installed, refer to that utility's documentation for instructions on page 6 Windows 7 After you do not see the icon, click...
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Enter the Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA/WPA2) passphrase or the Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP) key (depending on your computer's system tray. Wireless Network Configuration: Windows Vista Windows Vista After you want to end the connection. New Wireless Connection To connect to a network. 4 This screen appears while the adapter connects to your network. Your computer is now connected to your wireless network. Right-click the Wireless Network Configuration utility icon. 2. Do not cancel, unless you have installed the...
Enter the Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA/WPA2) passphrase or the Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP) key (depending on your computer's system tray. Wireless Network Configuration: Windows Vista Windows Vista After you want to end the connection. New Wireless Connection To connect to a network. 4 This screen appears while the adapter connects to your network. Your computer is now connected to your wireless network. Right-click the Wireless Network Configuration utility icon. 2. Do not cancel, unless you have installed the...
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Wireless Network Configuration: Windows Vista 5. If your unsecured network, click Connect Anyway and go to Step 6. a. To connect to your network uses wireless security, go to Step 5. This screen appears while the adapter connects to end the installation. 5 Select your network. Do not cancel, unless you want to your network, then click Connect. Enter the Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA/WPA2) passphrase or the Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP) key (depending on your network does...
Wireless Network Configuration: Windows Vista 5. If your unsecured network, click Connect Anyway and go to Step 6. a. To connect to your network uses wireless security, go to Step 5. This screen appears while the adapter connects to end the installation. 5 Select your network. Do not cancel, unless you want to your network, then click Connect. Enter the Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA/WPA2) passphrase or the Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP) key (depending on your network does...
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... you are connected to save your settings, select Save this network. 7. When your mouse pointer hovers over the icon, the status information of location. Your computer is now connected to your computer's system tray. 6. The Set Network Location screen may appear. Windows XP After you have installed the adapter, the Windows XP Wireless Zero Configuration Utility icon appears on the resulting screen. 6 a. Click Home, Work, or...
... you are connected to save your settings, select Save this network. 7. When your mouse pointer hovers over the icon, the status information of location. Your computer is now connected to your computer's system tray. 6. The Set Network Location screen may appear. Windows XP After you have installed the adapter, the Windows XP Wireless Zero Configuration Utility icon appears on the resulting screen. 6 a. Click Home, Work, or...
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... your network uses Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA/WPA2) wireless security, enter the passphrase in the Network key and Confirm network key fields. If your network uses Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP) wireless security, enter the WEP Key in the Network key and Confirm network key fields. Enter the exact WEP key used by your network is using WPA2 security, make sure that you have installed the Update for Windows XP (KB893357), available at www.microsoft.com. 7 A window displays the available wireless networks. 2. Linksys AE1200/AE2500 New Wireless Connection To connect...
... your network uses Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA/WPA2) wireless security, enter the passphrase in the Network key and Confirm network key fields. If your network uses Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP) wireless security, enter the WEP Key in the Network key and Confirm network key fields. Enter the exact WEP key used by your network is using WPA2 security, make sure that you have installed the Update for Windows XP (KB893357), available at www.microsoft.com. 7 A window displays the available wireless networks. 2. Linksys AE1200/AE2500 New Wireless Connection To connect...
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Your computer is now connected to your connection is active. Wireless Network Configuration: Windows XP Note For help with the Wireless Network Configuration utility, click Start, then click Help and Support. Linksys AE1200/AE2500 Your wireless network will appear as Connected when your wireless network. 8
Your computer is now connected to your connection is active. Wireless Network Configuration: Windows XP Note For help with the Wireless Network Configuration utility, click Start, then click Help and Support. Linksys AE1200/AE2500 Your wireless network will appear as Connected when your wireless network. 8
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... SSID or Service Set Identifier) and wireless security settings as the other computers on your wireless network. 1. Note If your questions are powered on. 2. Remove the adapter, and then reinsert it into a different USB port. The adapter does not work properly. Make sure that the adapter is properly inserted into your computer's USB slot. •• Connect the adapter into the computer's USB slot. Troubleshooting 9 Make sure that the computers are not addressed...
... SSID or Service Set Identifier) and wireless security settings as the other computers on your wireless network. 1. Note If your questions are powered on. 2. Remove the adapter, and then reinsert it into a different USB port. The adapter does not work properly. Make sure that the adapter is properly inserted into your computer's USB slot. •• Connect the adapter into the computer's USB slot. Troubleshooting 9 Make sure that the computers are not addressed...
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... 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 USB Adapter AE1200 802.11b, 802.11g, 802.11n USB 2.0 Link/Act 2 Internal Single-band 802.11b...
... 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 USB Adapter AE1200 802.11b, 802.11g, 802.11n USB 2.0 Link/Act 2 Internal Single-band 802.11b...
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... Security Features WEP, WPA & WPA2 Personal, WPA & WPA2 Enterprise, WPS Security Key Bits Up to change without notice. 11 Operating Humidity Storage Humidity 32 to 104ºF (0 to 40ºC) -4 to 158ºF (-20 to 70ºC) 10 to 85% Noncondensing 5 to 90% Noncondensing Specifications are subject to 128-Bit Encryption OS Requirements Windows XP, Windows Vista, Windows...
... Security Features WEP, WPA & WPA2 Personal, WPA & WPA2 Enterprise, WPS Security Key Bits Up to change without notice. 11 Operating Humidity Storage Humidity 32 to 104ºF (0 to 40ºC) -4 to 158ºF (-20 to 70ºC) 10 to 85% Noncondensing 5 to 90% Noncondensing Specifications are subject to 128-Bit Encryption OS Requirements Windows XP, Windows Vista, Windows...
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Troubleshooting Guide Visit linksys.com/support for award-winning 24/7 technical support Cisco, the Cisco logo, and Linksys are the property of Cisco's trademarks can be found at www.cisco.com/go/trademarks. All other trademarks mentioned in this document are trademarks or registered trademarks of Cisco and/or its affiliates in the United States and other countries. A listing of their respective owners. © 2011 Cisco and/or its affiliates. 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 the property of Cisco's trademarks can be found at www.cisco.com/go/trademarks. All other trademarks mentioned in this document are trademarks or registered trademarks of Cisco and/or its affiliates in the United States and other countries. A listing of their respective owners. © 2011 Cisco and/or its affiliates. All rights reserved. 3425-TBD
