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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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To help protect your data and privacy, you for choosing the Linksys Wireless-N USB adapter. LED: Flashes when there is wireless network activity. Features USB plug LED USB plug: Connect this end to protect your wireless connection. 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 Windows-based desktop or laptop computer. Using the latest wireless networking technology, the adapter adds or upgrades wireless connectivity on your computer.
To help protect your data and privacy, you for choosing the Linksys Wireless-N USB adapter. LED: Flashes when there is wireless network activity. Features USB plug LED USB plug: Connect this end to protect your wireless connection. 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 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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...games: Install or 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... Set up your Linksys wireless adapter. Windows Vista a. Go to Start > My Computer and select your CD or DVD drive. Double-click Setup.exe. 3. After you do so, perform the following steps for installing the adapter. Linksys AE1200/AE2500 Installation This chapter describes the procedure for...
...games: Install or 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... Set up your Linksys wireless adapter. Windows Vista a. Go to Start > My Computer and select your CD or DVD drive. Double-click Setup.exe. 3. After you do so, perform the following steps for installing the adapter. Linksys AE1200/AE2500 Installation This chapter describes the procedure for...
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... of your network does not use your operating system's built-in utility: •• "Windows 7" on page 3 •• "Windows Vista" on page 4 •• "Windows XP" on page 6 Windows 7 After you do not see the icon, click the Show hidden icons arrow in the ...system tray.) Wireless Network Configuration: Windows 7 New Wireless Connection To connect to a different wireless network: 1. When your mouse pointer hovers over the icon, the status information of available wireless networks appears. Linksys AE1200/AE2500 Wireless Network Configuration To configure the ...
... of your network does not use your operating system's built-in utility: •• "Windows 7" on page 3 •• "Windows Vista" on page 4 •• "Windows XP" on page 6 Windows 7 After you do not see the icon, click the Show hidden icons arrow in the ...system tray.) Wireless Network Configuration: Windows 7 New Wireless Connection To connect to a different wireless network: 1. When your mouse pointer hovers over the icon, the status information of available wireless networks appears. Linksys AE1200/AE2500 Wireless Network Configuration To configure the ...
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.... 4 When your mouse pointer hovers over the icon, the status information of security), then click OK. Click Connect to a different wireless network: 1. Wireless Network Configuration: Windows Vista Windows Vista After you want to your wireless connection appears. Linksys AE1200...
.... 4 When your mouse pointer hovers over the icon, the status information of security), then click OK. Click Connect to a different wireless network: 1. Wireless Network Configuration: Windows Vista Windows Vista After you want to your wireless connection appears. Linksys AE1200...
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...your network uses wireless security, go to end the installation. 5 This screen appears while the adapter connects to Step 5. a. Wireless Network Configuration: Windows Vista 5. If your type of security), then click Connect. 4. Enter the Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA/WPA2) passphrase or the Wired Equivalent ...on your network does not use wireless security, this screen appears. Do not cancel, unless you want to Step 6. Linksys AE1200/AE2500 3. Select your unsecured network, click Connect Anyway and go to your network. To connect to your network, then click Connect.
...your network uses wireless security, go to end the installation. 5 This screen appears while the adapter connects to Step 5. a. Wireless Network Configuration: Windows Vista 5. If your type of security), then click Connect. 4. Enter the Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA/WPA2) passphrase or the Wired Equivalent ...on your network does not use wireless security, this screen appears. Do not cancel, unless you want to Step 6. Linksys AE1200/AE2500 3. Select your unsecured network, click Connect Anyway and go to your network. To connect to your network, then click Connect.
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Linksys AE1200/AE2500 This screen appears when you are connected to your computer's system tray. 6. Windows XP After you want to your settings, select Save this network. 7. The Set Network Location screen may appear. Click Home, Work, or Public location, then... helps apply the correct settings for your type of your mouse pointer hovers over the icon, the status information of location. a. Wireless Network Configuration: Windows XP Note For help with the Wireless Network Configuration utility, click Start, then click Help and Support. When your wireless connection appears. If you have...
Linksys AE1200/AE2500 This screen appears when you are connected to your computer's system tray. 6. Windows XP After you want to your settings, select Save this network. 7. The Set Network Location screen may appear. Click Home, Work, or Public location, then... helps apply the correct settings for your type of your mouse pointer hovers over the icon, the status information of location. a. Wireless Network Configuration: Windows XP Note For help with the Wireless Network Configuration utility, click Start, then click Help and Support. When your wireless connection appears. If you have...
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.... 7 Click Connect. If your computer's system tray, then click View Available Wireless Networks. Linksys AE1200/AE2500 New Wireless Connection To connect to Step 5. Right-click the Windows XP Wireless Zero Configuration icon in your network uses Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP) wireless security, enter the ... uses Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA/WPA2) wireless security, enter the passphrase in the Network key and Confirm network key fields. Note Windows XP Wireless Zero Configuration does not support the use of a WEP passphrase. If the network uses wireless security, go to a new ...
.... 7 Click Connect. If your computer's system tray, then click View Available Wireless Networks. Linksys AE1200/AE2500 New Wireless Connection To connect to Step 5. Right-click the Windows XP Wireless Zero Configuration icon in your network uses Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP) wireless security, enter the ... uses Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA/WPA2) wireless security, enter the passphrase in the Network key and Confirm network key fields. Note Windows XP Wireless Zero Configuration does not support the use of a WEP passphrase. If the network uses wireless security, go to a new ...
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Linksys AE1200/AE2500 Your wireless network will appear as Connected when your connection is now connected to 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 active.
Linksys AE1200/AE2500 Your wireless network will appear as Connected when your connection is now connected to 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 active.
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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. Storage Temp. Linksys AE1200/AE2500 Specifications Linksys AE1200 Model Name Description Model Number Standards Interface LEDs Antennas Transmitted Power Receive...
... 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. Storage Temp. Linksys AE1200/AE2500 Specifications Linksys AE1200 Model Name Description Model Number Standards Interface LEDs Antennas Transmitted Power Receive...
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... 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 (selectable) 802.11a: 14 dBm ± 2.0 802... to 70ºC) 10 to 85% Noncondensing 5 to 90% Noncondensing Specifications are subject to 128-Bit Encryption OS Requirements Windows XP, Windows Vista, Windows Vista 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) ...
... 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 (selectable) 802.11a: 14 dBm ± 2.0 802... to 70ºC) 10 to 85% Noncondensing 5 to 90% Noncondensing Specifications are subject to 128-Bit Encryption OS Requirements Windows XP, Windows Vista, Windows Vista 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) ...