Linksys AE1000
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1. Your computer is now connected to your wireless network 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 Wireless Zero Configuration Utility Icon When your mouse pointer hovers over the icon the status information of your wireless connection appears One or mone RARE thus computer Tose the ist and connect eich this massage Wireless Connection Status New Wireless Connection 1 Right clicktheWindows XP Wireless Zero Configuration icon in your computer s system tray and then select View Available Wireless Networks 2 A window displays the available wireless networks Select the network that you want and click Connect If the network uses wireless security go to step 4 Otherwise continue to step 3 leh N aak Ba Eer opary er ai ee ee T TT Frs Available Wireless Network 3 Click Connect Anyway to connect the Adapter to your unsecured network and then go to step 5 No Wireless Security High Performance Wireless N USB Adapter 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 secu2. oF as eee ge ieee ee pee ed Foe ee gee pus Bu mo pri ar N 7 el Sins some N En ETE OER EE Be Eo EEN ee ee ee ENE Bira me ee cos Folie que ee FEE PS ee ee ee Jes Zn EEFE SEWE SPE ee ed E a WEI Ha License Agreement 4 Insert the Adapter into an available USB port on your computer Install Linksys AE1000 5 An Easy Setup Key helps you quickly connect to your wireless hotspot or router If you do not have an Easy Setup Key select No don t have an Easy Setup Key If you have an Easy Setup Key select Yes have an Easy Setup Key Click Next AA NOTE Cisco Valet wireless hotspots come with an Easy Setup Key Cisco Valet wireless hotspots and some Linksys routers also let you create one from your own USB flash drive You do not need an Easy Setup Key to complete installation Do You Have an Easy Setup Key If you do not have an Easy Setup Key go to step 6 If you have an Easy Setup Key go to step 8 Linksys AE1000 6 A list of available wireless networks appears Select your network Click Next Gesehen real ini erie ie dest Era ey 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 e Wired Equivalent Privacy WEP Enter the WEP key Wi Fi Protected Access WPA WPA2 Enter the passphrase also known as a pre shared key Click
3. Next Go to step 9 Enter ihe mislera patent Bar Ha Enter the Wireless Password 8 Follow the on screen prompts to use your Easy Setup Key Click Next desert pour Baay Beiup Mey dT Insert your Easy Setup Key High Performance Wireless N USB Adapter Chapter 2 Installation 9 The installation is complete Click Close You are Now Connected to Your Wireless Network NOTE If you have any problems during the installation process refer to the Freguently Asked Questions in the setup software or use a computer with an active Internet connection to visit www linksys com support Linksys AE1000 Chapter 3 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 Otherwise follow the instructions in the appropriate section below to use your operating system s built in utility Windows 7 page 4 Windows Vista page 5 or Windows XP page 7 Windows 7 After you have installed the Adapter the Wireless Network Configuration utility icon appears on your computer s system tray Wireless Network Configuration Utility Icon If you do not see the icon click the Show hidden icons arrow Bi in the system tray When your mouse pointer hovers over
4. TE For help with the Wireless Network Configuration utility refer to Help and Support Click Start gt Help and Support Your computer is now connected to your wireless network Linksys AE1000 Windows Vista 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 Currenth connected te i LargeMagnolia ad Acces Local onh Wireless Connection Status New Wireless Connection To connect to a different wireless network 1 Right click the Wireless Network Configuration utility icon 2 Click Connect to a network Connect to a network Tum on activity animation Turn eff notification of new networks Diagnose and repar Netwerk and Sharing Center Utility Menu High Performance Wireless N USB Adapter Chapter 3 Wireless Network Configuration 3 Select your network and then click Connect a un a en i CE LH MT TT Hart HE ME FR Vd ed SE AR Select Network 4 If your network uses wireless security go to step 5 If your network does not use wireless security this screen appears To connect to your unsecured network click Connect Anyway and go to step 7 Unsecured Network 5 Enter the security key Wired Equivalent Privac
5. X 5 GHz 400 mA HT20 430 mA HT40 at 5V RX 2 4 GHz 140 mA HT20 160 mA HT40 at 5V RX 5 GHz 150 mA HT20 180 mA HT40 at 5V Standby 150 mA Radio Off 20 mA High Performance Wireless N USB Adapter Security Features Security Key Bits OS Requirements Environmental Dimensions Weight Certification Operating Temp Storage Temp Operating Humidity Storage Humidity Appendix B Specifications WEP WPA amp WPA2 Personal WPA amp WPA2 Enterprise Up to 128 Bit Encryption Up to date Windows XP Windows Vista Windows Vista 64 bit Edition or Windows 7 3 15 x 1 00 x 0 49 79 9 x 25 4 x 12 4 mm 0 39 oz 11g FCC CE IC UL ROHS WEEE IDA C Tick Wi Fi A B G N 32 to 104 F 0 to 40 C 4 to 158 F 20 to 70 C 10 to 85 Noncondensing 5 to 90 Noncondensing Specifications are subject to change without notice 10052710B Al 9 s l s l CISCO www linksys com support Cisco the Cisco logo and Linksys are trademarks or registered trademarks of Cisco and or its affiliates in the United States and certain other countries All other trademarks mentioned in this document or website are the property of their respective owners 2010 Cisco and or its affiliates All rights reserved
6. or Service Set Identifier and wireless security settings as the other computers on your wireless network WEB If your questions are not addressed here refer to our AF1000 support section on the web www linksys com support AE1000 High Performance Wireless N USB Adapter 8 Linksys AE1000 Appendix B Specifications Model Name Description Model Number Standards LEDs Number of Antennas Transmitted Power Receive Sensitivity Antenna Gain in dBi Power Consumption Linksys AE1000 High Performance Wireless N USB Adapter AE1000 802 11a 802 11b 802 11g 802 11n Link Act 2 Internal Antennas 2 4 GHz 11 Mbps data rate 18 dBm 1 5 dBm 2 4 GHz 54 Mbps data rate 14 dBm 1 5 dBm 5 GHz 54Mbps data rate 12 dBm 1 5 dBm 2 4 GHz 11N MCSO HT20 40 18 dBm 1 5 dBm 2 4 GHz 11N MCS8 HT20 40 18 dBm 1 5 dBm 2 4 GHz 11N MCS15 HT20 40 12 dBm 1 5 dBm 5 GHz 11N MCSO HT20 40 16 dBm 1 5 dBm 5 GHz 11N MCS8 HT20 40 16 dBm 1 5 dBm 5 GHz 11N MCS15 HT20 40 10 dBm 1 5 dBm 84 dBm 11 Mbps 70 dBm 54 Mbps 83 dBm 2 4 GHz 5 GHz MCSO HT20 80 dBm 2 4 GHz 5 GHz MCSO HT40 83 dBm 2 4 GHz 5 GHz MCS8 HT20 80 dBm 2 4 GHz 5 GHz MCS8 HT40 65 dBm 2 4 GHz 5 GHz MCS15 HT20 62 dBm 2 4 GHz 5 GHz MCS15 HT40 802 11a 5 GHz gt 4 dBi 802 119 2 4 GHz gt TXO 0 5 dBi TX1 1 4 dBi TX 2 4 GHz 330 mA HT20 340 mA HT40 at 5V T
7. rity enter the passphrase in the Network key and Confirm network key fields Click Connect aie Wen ei a be he eve a ha Eater Wireless Security NOTE Windows XP Wireless Zero Configuration does not support the use of a WEP passphrase Enter the exact WEP key used by your wireless router or access point NOTE If your network is using WPA2 security make sure that you have installed the Update for Windows XP KB893357 available at www microsoft com 5 Your wireless network will appear as Connected when your connection is active a eee mri ere N sake 2 Ba sr es 8 Wireless Network Connection NOTE For help with the Wireless Network Configuration utility refer to Help and Support Click Start gt Help and Support Enter wireless in the Search field and then press Enter Your computer is now connected to your wireless network 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 Make sure that the Adapter is configured with the same Wireless Network Name also called the SSID
8. s l s l CISCO User Guide Linksys AE1000 Table of Contents Contents Chapter 1 Product Overview 1 PED RR oa ee eee EE OIE OE ee ae ees ne oo 1 Chapter 2 Installation 2 SOA a EE EE EE OR ER a 2 Chapter 3 Wireless Network Configuration 4 dele le EA ERA EE DERE EE OE EET ENT do 4 Windows Vista ss EER 445944544424 HE nd ia RE EEEE GEOR OSES HERES 5 alge le AP rres a a EE OU Eee ee eee eRe ee ea oS ee 7 Appendix A Troubleshooting 8 Appendix B Specifications 9 High Performance Wireless N USB Adapter ii 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 LED ZA Link Blue The LED flashes when there is wireless network activity Storing the Cap When the Adapter is plugged into the USB Extension Base or your computer s USB port you can store the cap by attaching it to the Adapter To store the cap push it onto the top of the Adapter until it fits snugly High Performance Wireless N USB Adapter Chapter 1 Product Overview USB Extension Base The Adapter comes attached to it
9. s USB Extension Base Using the Adapter in its Base may often improve wireless signal performance especially with desktop computers that may be located under desks or tabletops To use the USB Extension Base make sure the Adapter is connected to the Base and then connect the USB Extension Base to a USB port on your computer or laptop Linksys AE1000 Chapter 2 Installation This chapter describes the procedure for installing the Adapter Installation To install the Adapter 1 Insert the CD into your CD ROM drive Insert CD 2 Click Set up your Linksys Adapter Always do this for soft N AutoPlay PR DVD CD RW Drive Install or run program EE Set up your Linksys Adapte A Published by Cisco Consum View more AutoPlay options General options Set up Your Linksys Adapter 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 gt Computer b Double click your CD ROM drive Windows Vista a Go to Start gt Computer b Double click your CD ROM drive Windows XP a Go to Start gt My Computer and select your CD ROM drive b Double click Setup exe High Performance Wireless N USB Adapter Chapter 2 Installation 3 Read the Software End User License Agreement To accept the agreement and continue with the installation click Next Beton
10. the icon the status information of your wireless connection appears aerate ges ferret TERE Wireless Connection Status New Wireless Connection To connect to a different wireless network 1 Click the Wireless Network Configuration utility icon A list of available wireless networks appears Currently conmected to bh internet acces Were Helv Cormeen Larrya lugra Connected wl a N Lergehsgnohe quest Sanath eners Rofmiier LeeFemily Kiyawelessnetwork RRR RS ZWIREOCH Open Network and Shanng derdes Available Wireless Networks High Performance Wireless N USB Adapter Chapter 3 Wireless Network Configuration 2 Select your network and then click Connect Cusrenth connected tx i Internet sets Woerehens HietwErk Connectron ange hler auha LargeMagreoha quest We nieminen vent ower thi netverk regt be die to thers Open Hetwoik and Shining Cente Select Network 3 If your network does not use wireless security go to step 5 4 Enter the security key Wired Equivalent Privacy WEP key or Wi Fi Protected Access WPA WPA2 passphrase also known as a pre shared key depending on your type of security Click OK Type the network security ke Jerry key Secured Network 5 This screen appears while the Adapter connects to your network Do not cancel unless you want to end the connection Connecting to Network AA NO
11. y WEP key or Wi Fi Protected Access WPA WPA2 passphrase also known as a pre shared key depending on your type of security Click Connect Secured Network Linksys AE1000 6 This screen appears while the Adapter connects to your network Do not cancel unless you want to end the installation 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 Connected to Network 8 The Set Network Location screen may appear This screen helps apply the correct settings for your type of location Select Home Work or Public location ET Bieta Lacets Select a or on hor Ter My beer See D TE BEET TEN TERE ES RE gES LR Lili EE ER 2 Ceara ag ET Ba de eee bee ee epee vy de re O E CSP Pe CETTE Bed eer are Dereon ag LES B STEEN oe ELEC TES ee ee ed Cu CO HUL EERS CONS RT ed Ao BE hike aie een aa Hy BOE Set HEER BEd PEN FAR ARE E d N AR debit ied LI BE den Doge El EE iaar dd GE ride mi ar Select Network Location High Performance Wireless N USB Adapter Chapter 3 Wireless Network Configuration 9 This screen varies according to the selected location Click Close Tug BFN El id PER Sri EES din min Seg Aa EMS LENS 2 0 Network Settings Saved AA NOTE For help with the Wireless Network Configuration utility refer to Help and Support Click Start gt Help and Support
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