Using Your Adapter AE1200/AE2500 Wireless-N USB Network Adapter 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
Linksys AE1200/AE2500 Product Overview Product Overview Thank you for choosing the Linksys 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. Features USB plug LED USB plug: Connect this end to any available USB port on your computer.
Linksys AE1200/AE2500 Installation Installation This chapter describes the procedure for installing the adapter. Installation If you do not see this, access setup on the CD directly. To do so, perform the following steps for your specific operating system: Windows 7 a. Go to Start > Computer. To install the adapter: 1. Insert the CD into your CD or DVD drive. b. Double-click your CD or DVD drive. Windows Vista a. Go to Start > Computer. b. Double-click your CD or DVD drive. Windows XP a.
Linksys AE1200/AE2500 Wireless Network Configuration: Windows 7 Wireless Network Configuration 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.
Linksys AE1200/AE2500 4. Enter the Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA/WPA2) passphrase or the Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP) key (depending on your type of security), then click OK. Wireless Network Configuration: Windows Vista Windows Vista After you have installed the adapter, the Wireless Network Configuration utility icon appears on your computer’s system tray. When your mouse pointer hovers over the icon, the status information of your wireless connection appears.
Linksys AE1200/AE2500 3. Select your network, then click Connect. Wireless Network Configuration: Windows Vista 5. Enter the Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA/WPA2) passphrase or the Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP) key (depending on your type of security), then click Connect. 4. If your network uses wireless security, go to Step 5. If your network does not use wireless security, this screen appears. a. To connect to your unsecured network, click Connect Anyway and go to Step 6.
Linksys AE1200/AE2500 This screen appears when you are connected to your network. 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 wireless network. Windows XP After you have installed the adapter, the Windows XP Wireless Zero Configuration Utility icon appears on your computer’s system tray. 6. If you want to save your settings, select Save this network. 7.
Linksys AE1200/AE2500 New Wireless Connection To connect to a new wireless network: 1. Right-click the Windows XP Wireless Zero Configuration icon in your computer’s system tray, then click View Available Wireless Networks. A window displays the available wireless networks. Wireless Network Configuration: Windows XP 4. If your network uses Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP) wireless security, enter the WEP Key in the Network key and Confirm network key fields.
Linksys AE1200/AE2500 Wireless Network Configuration: Windows XP Your wireless network will appear as Connected when your connection is active. Note For help with the Wireless Network Configuration utility, click Start, then click Help and Support. Your computer is now connected to your wireless network.
Linksys AE1200/AE2500 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting AE1200/AE2500 Your computer does not recognize the adapter. •• Make sure that the adapter is properly inserted into your computer’s USB slot. •• Connect the adapter into a different USB port. 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.
Linksys AE1200/AE2500 Specifications Specifications Linksys AE1200 Model Name Description Model Number Linksys AE1200 High Performance Wireless-N USB Adapter AE1200 Standards 802.11b, 802.11g, 802.11n Interface USB 2.0 LEDs Link/Act Antennas 2 Internal Single-band Transmitted Power 802.11b: 15 dBm ± 2.0 802.11g: 15 dBm ± 2.0 801.11n: MCS15 (20 MHz): 15 dBm ± 2.0 MCS8 (20 MHz): 15 dBm ± 2.0 MCS7 (20 MHz): 15 dBm ± 2.0 MCS0 (20 MHz): 15 dBm ± 2.0 MCS15 (40 MHz): 13 dBm ± 2.
Linksys AE1200/AE2500 Linksys AE2500 Specifications Antenna Gain in dBi Model Number AE2500 Standards 802.11a, 802.11b, 802.11g, 802.11n Interface USB 2.0 LEDs Link/Act Antennas 2 Internal Dual-band (selectable) Transmitted Power 802.11a: 14 dBm ± 2.0 802.11b: 15 dBm ± 2.0 802.11g: 15 dBm ± 2.0 801.11n: MCS15 (20 MHz): 14 dBm ± 2.0 MCS8 (20 MHz): 14 dBm ± 2.0 MCS7 (20 MHz): 14 dBm ± 2.0 MCS0 (20 MHz): 14 dBm ± 2.0 MCS15 (40 MHz): 13 dBm ± 2.0 MCS8 (40 MHz): 13 dBm ± 2.
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