Linksys AE1000 User manual

Linksys AE1000 High Performance Wireless-N USB Adapter

User Guide

Linksys AE1000 Table of Contents

High Performance Wireless-N USB Adapter

Contents

Chapter 1: Product Overview 1

LED . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1

Chapter 2: Installation 2

Installation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

Chapter 3: Wireless Network Conguration 4

Windows 7 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

Windows Vista . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Windows XP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Appendix A: Troubleshooting 8

Appendix B: Specications 9

Appendix C: Warranty Information 10

Limited Warranty. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10

Appendix D: Regulatory Information 12

FCC Statement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12

FCC Radiation Exposure Statement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12

Safety Notices. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12

Industry Canada Statement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13

Règlement d’Industry Canada . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13

Wireless Disclaimer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13

Avis de non-responsabilité concernant les appareils sans l . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13

User Information for Consumer Products Covered by EU Directive 2002/96/EC on Waste

Electric and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14

Appendix E: Software End User License Agreement 15

Cisco Products . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15

Software Licenses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15

Linksys AE1000 Chapter 1: Product Overview

High Performance Wireless-N USB Adapter

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

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.

USB Extension Base

The Adapter comes attached to its 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

High Performance Wireless-N USB Adapter

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.

DVD/CD-RW Drive (E:) Linksys

Adapter Setup

AutoPlay

Always do this for software and games:

Install or run program

General options

Set up your Linksys Adapter

Published by Cisco Consumer Products LLC

View more AutoPlay options in Control Panel

Open folder to view files

using Windows Explorer

DVD/CD-RW Drive (E:) Linksys

Router Setup

Always do this for software and games:

Install or run program

General options

Set up your Linksys Adapter

Published by Cisco Consumer Products LLC

Set AutoPlay defaults in Control Panel

Open folder to view files

using Windows Explorer

Speed up my system

using Windows ReadyBoost

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 > Computer.

b. Double-click your CD-ROM drive.

Windows Vista

a. Go to Start > Computer.

b. Double-click your CD-ROM drive.

Windows XP

a. Go to Start > My Computer and select your

CD-ROM drive.

b. Double-click Setup.exe.

3. Read the Software End User License Agreement.

To accept the agreement and continue with the

installation, click Next.

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, I don’t have an Easy Setup Key.

If you have an Easy Setup Key, select Yes, I have an

Easy Setup Key. Click Next.

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.

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High Performance Wireless-N USB Adapter

6. A list of available wireless networks appears. Select

your network. Click Next.

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.

•Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA/WPA2): Enter the

passphrase (also known as a pre-shared key).

Click Next. Go to step 9.

Enter the Wireless Password

8. Follow the on-screen prompts to use your Easy Setup

Key. Click Next.

Insert your Easy Setup Key

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 Frequently

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

High Performance Wireless-N USB Adapter

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 in the system tray.)

When your mouse pointer hovers over the icon, the status

information of your wireless connection appears.

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.

Available Wireless Networks

2. Select your network, and then click Connect.

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.

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

NOTE: For help with the Wireless Network

Conguration utility, refer to Help and Support.

Click Start > Help and Support.

Your computer is now connected to your

wireless network.

Linksys AE1000 Chapter 3: Wireless Network Configuration

High Performance Wireless-N USB Adapter

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.

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.

Utility Menu

3. Select your network, and then click Connect.

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 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 Connect.

Secured Network

Linksys AE1000 Chapter 3: Wireless Network Configuration

High Performance Wireless-N USB Adapter

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.

Select Network Location

9. This screen varies according to the selected location.

Click Close.

Network Settings Saved

NOTE: For help with the Wireless Network

Conguration utility, refer to Help and Support.

Click Start > Help and Support.

Your computer is now connected to your

wireless network.

Linksys AE1000 Chapter 3: Wireless Network Configuration

High Performance Wireless-N USB Adapter

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.

Wireless Connection Status

New Wireless Connection

1. Right-click the Windows 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.

Available Wireless Network

3. Click Connect Anyway to connect the Adapter to your

unsecured network, and then go to step 5.

No Wireless Security

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.

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.

Wireless Network Connection

NOTE: For help with the Wireless Network

Conguration utility, refer to Help and Support.

Click Start > Help and Support. Enter wireless

in the Search eld, and then press Enter.

Your computer is now connected to your

wireless network.

Linksys AE1000 Appendix A: Troubleshooting

High Performance Wireless-N USB Adapter

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 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 AE1000 support section on the web,

www.linksys.com/support/AE1000

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