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.
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.
Linksys AE1000 Appendix C: Warranty Information Limited Warranty (U.S.A, Canada, Asia Pacific, Australia, New Zealand) FOR CONSUMERS WHO ARE COVERED BY CONSUMER PROTECTION LAWS OR REGULATIONS IN THEIR COUNTRY OF PURCHASE OR, IF DIFFERENT, THEIR COUNTRY OF RESIDENCE, THE BENEFITS CONFERRED BY THIS WARRANTY ARE IN ADDITION TO ALL RIGHTS AND REMEDIES CONVEYED BY SUCH CONSUMER PROTECTION LAWS AND REGULATIONS.
Linksys AE1000 OF SUCH DAMAGES. TO THE EXTENT NOT PROHIBITED BY APPLICABLE LAW, IN NO EVENT WILL CISCO’S LIABILITY EXCEED THE AMOUNT PAID BY YOU FOR THE PRODUCT. The foregoing limitations will apply even if any warranty or remedy provided under this limited warranty fails of its essential purpose.
Linksys AE1000 Appendix D: Regulatory Information Appendix D: Regulatory Information been verified and may not be in compliance with related RF exposure rule and such use shall be prohibited. FCC Statement Safety Notices This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.
Linksys AE1000 Appendix D: Regulatory Information Industry Canada Statement Wireless Disclaimer This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003. The maximum performance for wireless is derived from IEEE Standard 802.11 specifications. Actual performance can vary, including lower wireless network capacity, data throughput rate, range and coverage.
Linksys AE1000 User Information for Consumer Products Covered by EU Directive 2002/96/EC on Waste Electric and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) This document contains important information for users with regards to the proper disposal and recycling of Linksys products.
Linksys AE1000 Appendix E: Software End User License Agreement Cisco Products This product from Cisco Systems, Inc. or its subsidiary licensing the Software instead of Cisco Systems, Inc. (“Cisco”) contains software (including firmware) originating from Cisco and its suppliers and may also contain software from the open source community. Any software originating from Cisco and its suppliers is licensed under the Cisco Software License Agreement contained at Schedule 1 below.
Linksys AE1000 or provided in or with the applicable Cisco product, and (b) any upgrades, updates, bug fixes or modified versions (“Upgrades”) or backup copies of the Software supplied to You by Cisco or an authorized reseller (whether or not for a fee), provided You already hold a valid license to the original software and have paid any applicable fee for the Upgrade. “Documentation” means all documentation and other related materials supplied by Cisco to You pursuant to this Agreement.
Linksys AE1000 In addition, Cisco may collect and store detailed information regarding Your network configuration and usage for the purpose of providing You technical networking support. The information is associated with You only when You provide a unique ID number to the support representative while You are receiving help. The unique ID is generated randomly on Your computer upon installation and is completely under Your control.
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