Linksys AE1000 User manual

Linksys AE1000 High Performance Wireless-N USB Adapter
User Guide

Linksys AE1000 Table of Contents
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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

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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.

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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
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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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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.

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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.

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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

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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.

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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.

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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