User Guide Linksys AE1000 High Performance Wireless-N USB Adapter
Table of Contents Linksys AE1000 Contents Chapter 1: Product Overview 1 LED . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Chapter 2: Installation 2 Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Chapter 3: Wireless Network Configuration 4 Windows 7 . . . . .
Linksys AE1000 Chapter 1: Product Overview Thank you for choosing the Linksys AE1000 High Performance Wireless-N USB Adapter. Using the latest wireless networking technology, the Adapter adds or upgrades wireless connectivity on your Windows-based desktop or laptop computer. To help protect your data and privacy, you can use Wi-Fi Protected Access 2 (WPA2) encryption to protect your wireless connection. Chapter 1: Product Overview USB Extension Base The Adapter comes attached to its USB Extension Base.
Chapter 2: Installation Linksys AE1000 Chapter 2: Installation This chapter describes the procedure for installing the Adapter. 3. Read the Software End User License Agreement. To accept the agreement and continue with the installation, click Next. Installation To install the Adapter: 1. Insert the CD into your CD-ROM drive. License Agreement 4. Insert the Adapter into an available USB port on your computer. Insert CD 2. Click Set up your Linksys Adapter.
Linksys AE1000 6. A list of available wireless networks appears. Select your network. Click Next. Chapter 2: Installation 9. The installation is complete. Click Close. You are Now Connected to Your Wireless Network Connect to a Wireless Network 7. If your network does not use wireless security, go to step 9. If your network uses wireless security, enter the wireless password for your type of security: •• Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP): Enter the WEP key.
Linksys AE1000 Chapter 3: Wireless Network Configuration Chapter 3: Wireless Network Configuration 2. Select your network, and then click Connect. To configure the Adapter’s wireless connection settings, use a wireless network configuration utility. If 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 use.
Chapter 3: Wireless Network Configuration Linksys AE1000 Windows Vista 3. Select your network, and then click Connect. After you have installed the Adapter, the Wireless Network Configuration utility icon appears on your computer’s system tray. Wireless Network Configuration Utility Icon When your mouse pointer hovers over the icon, the status information of your wireless connection appears. Select Network 4. If your network uses wireless security, go to step 5.
Linksys AE1000 6. This screen appears while the Adapter connects to your network. Do not cancel, unless you want to end the installation. Chapter 3: Wireless Network Configuration 9. This screen varies according to the selected location. Click Close. Network Settings Saved Connecting to Network 7. This screen appears when you are connected to your network. Select Save this network, if you want to save your settings. Click Close.
Linksys AE1000 Windows XP After you have installed the Adapter, the Windows XP Wireless Zero Configuration Utility icon appears on your computer’s system tray. Chapter 3: Wireless Network Configuration 4. If your network uses Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP) wireless security, enter the WEP Key in the Network key and Confirm network key fields. If your network uses Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA/WPA2) wireless security, enter the passphrase in the Network key and Confirm network key fields. Click Connect.
Linksys AE1000 Appendix A: Troubleshooting Appendix A: Troubleshooting Your computer does not recognize the Adapter. Make sure that the Adapter is properly inserted into your computer’s USB slot and/or USB Extension Base. The Adapter does not work properly. Remove the Adapter, and then reinsert it into the computer’s USB slot. Your computer cannot communicate with the other computers on your wireless network. 1. Make sure that the computers are powered on. 2.
Appendix B: Specifications Linksys AE1000 Appendix B: Specifications Security Features WEP, WPA & WPA2 Personal, WPA & WPA2 Enterprise Model Name Linksys AE1000 Security Key Bits Up to 128-Bit Encryption Description High Performance Wireless-N USB Adapter OS Requirements Model Number AE1000 Standards 802.11a, 802.11b, 802.11g, 802.11n Up-to-date Windows XP, Windows Vista, Windows Vista 64-bit Edition, or Windows 7 Environmental LEDs Link/Act Dimensions 3.15" x 1.00" x 0.49" (79.9 x 25.
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