LINKSYS AE1200 User Manual

User Guide

Linksys AE1200/AE2500

High Performance Wireless-N USB Adapter

Table of Contents

Contents

Chapter 1: Product Overview 1

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

Chapter 2: Installation 2

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

Appendix A: Troubleshooting 3

Appendix A: Specifications 4

Warranty Information 6

Limited Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Software End User License Agreement 8

Cisco Products: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Software Licenses: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Regulatory Information 30

Safety Notices. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30

FCC Statement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30

FCC Radiation Exposure Statement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30

Generic Discussion on RF Exposure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30

Industry Canada Statement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31

Règlement d’Industry Canada . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31

Wireless Disclaimer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31

Avis de non-responsabilité concernant les appareils sans fil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31

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

Electric and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32

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Linksys AE1200/AE2500 Chapter 1: Product Overview

Chapter 1: 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.

LED

Link  (Blue) The LED flashes when there is

wireless network activity.

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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

Open folder to view files

using Windows Explorer

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.

3. Follow the on-screen instructions to finish setting up
your Linksys wireless adapter.

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.

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AutoPlay

DVD/CD-RW Drive (E:) Linksys
Adapter Setup

Always do this for software and games:

Install or run program

Set up your Linksys Adapter

Published by Cisco Consumer Products LLC

General options

Open folder to view files

using Windows Explorer

View more AutoPlay options in Control Panel

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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.

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 support section on the web at

Linksys.com/support.

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802.11b: 20.1 dBm

802.11g: 24.2 dBm

801.11n:
(20 MHz): 23.9 dBm
(40 MHz): 24.1 dBm

Antenna 0: ≤ -1.46 dBi
Antenna 1: ≤-1.2 dBi

802.11a: 22.6 dBm

802.11b: 22.3 dBm

802.11g: 25.3 dBm

801.11n:
(20 MHz): 24.7 dBm
(40 MHz): 24.4 dBm

Antenna 0

2.4 GHz: ≤ 2.54 dBi

5.15~5.35 GHz: ≤ 2.33 dBi

5.5~5.85 GHz: ≤ 2.55 dBi
Antenna 1

2.4 GHz: ≤ 2.58 dBi

5.15~5.35 GHz: ≤ 2.32 dBi

5.5~5.85 GHz: ≤ 2.48 dBi

Appendix A: Specifications

Model Name  Linksys AE1200 

Description High Performance Wireless-N USB
Adapter
Model Number 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 ± 2.0
MCS8 (40 MHz): 13 dBm ± 2.0
MCS7 (40 MHz): 13 dBm ± 2.0
MCS0 (40 MHz): 15 dBm ± 2.0

Receive Sensitivity 802.11b: (+2/-4 dB)
DBPSK: -96 dBm Typical
DQPSK: -96 dBm Typical
CCK: -90 dBm Typical

802.11g: (+2/-4 dB)

BPSK: -93 dBm Typical
QPSK: -90 dBm Typical
16-QAM: -84 dBm Typical
64-QAM: -76 dBm Typical

802.11n: (+2/-4 dB)

-72 dBm @MCS15 (20 MHz)

-90 dBm @MCS0 (20 MHz)

-68 dBm @MCS15 (40 MHz)

-87 dBm @MCS0 (40 MHz)

Antenna Gain in dBi Antenna 1: ≤ -1.2 dBi
Antenna 2: ≤-1.0 dBi

Power Consumption TX: MCS15 @20 MHz: 278 mA
MCS8 @20 MHz: 371 mA
MCS15 @40 MHz: 266 mA
MCS8 @40 MHz: 344 mA

RX: 20 MHz: 111 mA
Standby: 37 mA
Radio Off: 37 mA

Security Features WEP, WPA & WPA2 Personal,
WPA & WPA2 Enterprise, WPS

Security Key Bits Up to 128-Bit Encryption

OS Requirements Windows XP, Windows Vista,
Windows Vista 64-bit Edition,
Windows 7, or Windows 7 64-bit

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Environmental

Dimensions 2.87" x 0.94" x 0.35"
(73.0 x 23.8 x 9.0 mm)
Weight 0.39 oz (11 g)

Certification FCC, CE, IC, UL, RoHS, WEEE, IDA,
C-Tick, Wi-Fi B/G/N

Operating Temp. 32 to 104ºF (0 to 40ºC)
Storage Temp. -4 to 158ºF (–20 to 70ºC)
Operating Humidity 10 to 85% Noncondensing
Storage Humidity 5 to 90% Noncondensing

Model Name Linksys AE2500
Description High Performance Dual-Band
Wireless-N USB Adapter

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 ± 2.0
MCS7 (40 MHz): 13 dBm ± 2.0
MCS0 (40 MHz): 13 dBm ± 2.0

Receive Sensitivity 802.11b: (+2/-4 dB)
DBPSK: -96 dBm Typical
DQPSK: -96 dBm Typical
CCK: -90 dBm Typical

802.11g: (+2/-4 dB)
BPSK: -93 dBm Typical
QPSK: -90 dBm Typical
6-QAM: -84 dBm Typical
64-QAM: -76 dBm Typical

802.11n: (+2/-4 dB)

-72 dBm @MCS15 (20 MHz)

-90 dBm @MCS0 (20 MHz)

-68 dBm @MCS15 (40 MHz)

-87 dBm @MCS0 (40 MHz)

Antenna Gain in dBi Antenna 1

2.4 GHz: ≤ 3 dBi

5.15~5.35 GHz: ≤ 1.5 dBi

5.5~5.85 GHz: ≤ 4.5 dBi

Antenna 2

2.4 GHz: ≤ 4.0 dBi

5.15~5.35 GHz: ≤ 1.0 dBi

5.5~5.85 GHz: ≤ 5.0 dBi

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Power Consumption TX: MCS15 @20 MHz: 364 mA
MCS8 @20 MHz: 447 mA
MCS15 @40 MHz: 316 mA
MCS8 @40 MHz: 430 mA

RX: 20 MHz: 176 mA
40 MHz: 1730 mA
Standby: 48 mA
Radio Off: 48 mA

Security Features WEP, WPA & WPA2 Personal,
WPA & WPA2 Enterprise, WPS

Security Key Bits Up to 128-Bit Encryption

OS Requirements Windows XP, Windows Vista,
Windows Vista 64-bit Edition,
Windows 7, or Windows 7 64-bit

Environmental

Dimensions 2.87” x 0.94” x 0.35”
(73.0 x 23.8 x 9.0 mm)
Weight 0.39 oz (11 g)

Certification FCC, CE, IC, UL, RoHS, WEEE, IDA,
C-Tick, Wi-Fi A/B/G/N

Operating Temp. 32 to 104ºF (0 to 40ºC)
Storage Temp. -4 to 158ºF (–20 to 70ºC)
Operating Humidity 10 to 85% Noncondensing
Storage Humidity 5 to 90% Noncondensing

Specifications are subject to change without notice.

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Linksys AE1200/AE2500 Warranty Information

Warranty Information

Limited Warranty

(USA, Canada, Asia Pacific, Australia, New Zealand)

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• Twelve (12) months for new product

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Your exclusive remedy and Cisco’s entire liability under
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TO THE EXTENT NOT PROHIBITED BY APPLICABLE LAW,
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To the extent permitted by law, Cisco excludes liability for
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Technical Support (or, if you purchased your product
from a service provider, contact the service provider)

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This limited warranty is neither a service nor a
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