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i Linksys AE6000iContentsProduct OverviewFeatures 1InstallationInstallation 2Wireless Network CongurationWi-Fi Protected Setup 3Wireless network conguration utility 3Operating system’s built-in wireless network setup 3TroubleshootingLinksys AE6000 10SpecicationsLinksys AE6000 11

1Product OverviewLinksys AE60001Thank you for choosing the Linksys dual-band wireless mini USB AC580 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 configure your home network and this adapter to use Wi-Fi Protected Access 2 (WPA2) encryption.FeaturesUSB plugWi-Fi Protected Setup buttonLEDUSB plug: Connect this end to any available USB port on your computer.LED: Flashes when there is wireless network activity.Wi-Fi Protected Setup button: Press this button and the Wi-Fi Protected Setup button on your router or access point to connect your computer to the wireless network.Product Overview

2InstallationLinksys AE60002This chapter describes the procedure for installing the adapter.InstallationTo install the adapter:1. Insert the CD into your CD or DVD drive. 2. For Windows 8, click Tap to choose what happens to this disc in the upper-right corner of the screen.3. Click Set up your Linksys Adapter. If you do not see a pop-up menu for the CD, access Setup on the CD directly. To access the CD, perform the following steps for your operating system:Windows 8a. Type Computer at the main screen, then click Computer when it appears in the Apps list.b. Double-click your CD or DVD drive.Windows 7 and Windows Vistaa. Click Start, then click Computer.b. Double-click your CD or DVD drive.Windows XPa. Click Start, then click My Computer.b. Double-click your CD or DVD drive.3. Follow the on-screen instructions to finish setting up your Linksys wireless adapter.NoteYou need to run Setup only once to install your adapter. After you run Setup, your computer recognizes the adapter each time it is connected to your computer’s USB port.Installation

3Wi-Fi Protected SetupLinksys AE60003To configure the adapter’s wireless connection settings, you can use: •Wi-Fi Protected Setup™ (if your router, gateway, or access point supportsit) •Your computer’s wireless network configuration utility •Your operating system’s built-in wireless network setupWi-Fi Protected SetupTo connect using Wi-Fi Protected Setup:1. Press the Wi-Fi Protected Setup button on your wireless router, gateway, or access point.2. Within two minutes, press and hold the Wi-Fi Protected Setup button on the side of your adapter for at least three seconds. The LED flashes while connecting, then stays solid when the connection is complete.Wi-Fi Protected Setup buttonWireless network configuration utilityIf your computer has a wireless network configuration utility installed, refer to that utility’s documentation for instructions.Operating system’s built-in wireless network setupFollow the instructions in the appropriate section below to use your operating system’s built-in utility: • “Windows 8” on page 3 • “Windows 7” on page 4 • “Windows Vista” on page 5 • “Windows XP” on page 7Windows 8After you have installed the adapter, move your mouse pointer to the lower-right corner of the screen, then click Settings. Click the wireless network icon . The Network menu opens from the right side of the screen, showing you available wireless networks and your current connection status. Wireless Network Configuration

4Operating system’s built-in wireless network setupLinksys AE6000New Wireless ConnectionTo connect to a different wireless network:1. Move your mouse pointer to the lower-right corner of the screen, then click Settings. 2. Click the wireless network icon . The Network menu opens, showing you available wireless networks and your current connection status.3. If prompted, enter any additional required network information (such as password).Windows 7After you have installed the adapter, the Wireless Network Configuration utility icon appears on your computer’s system tray. (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.New Wireless ConnectionTo connect to a different wireless network:1. Click the Wireless Network Configuration utility icon. A list of available wireless networks appears.2. Select your network, and then click Connect.If your network does not use wireless security, your computer now connects to the wireless network, and you are done.

5Operating system’s built-in wireless network setupLinksys AE60003. 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.This screen appears while the adapter connects to your network. Do not cancel, unless you want to end the connection.Your computer is now connected to your wireless network.NoteFor help with the Wireless Network Conguration utility, click Start, then click Help and Support.Windows VistaAfter 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.New Wireless ConnectionTo connect to a different wireless network:1. Right-click the Wireless Network Configuration utility icon. 2. Click Connect to a network.

6Operating system’s built-in wireless network setupLinksys AE60003. Select your network, 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. Click Connect Anyway and go to Step 6.5. 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.This screen appears while the adapter connects to your network. Do not cancel, unless you want to end the installation.

7Operating system’s built-in wireless network setupLinksys AE6000This screen appears when you are connected to your network.6. If you want to save your settings, select Save this network.7. Click Close.The Set Network Location screen may appear. This screen helps apply the correct settings for your type of location. a. Click Home, Work, or Public location, then click Close on the resulting screen.NoteFor help with the Wireless Network Conguration utility, click Start, then click Help and Support.Your computer is now connected to your wireless network.Windows XPAfter you have installed the adapter, the Windows XP Wireless Zero 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.

8Operating system’s built-in wireless network setupLinksys AE6000New Wireless ConnectionTo 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.2. Select the network that you want, then click Connect.If the network uses wireless security, go to Step 4. Otherwise, continue to Step 3.3. Click Connect Anyway to connect the adapter to your unsecured network. Your computer now connects to the wireless network, and you are done.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.NoteWindows 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.NoteIf your network is using WPA2 security, make sure that you have installed the Update for Windows XP (KB893357), available at www.microsoft.com.

9Operating system’s built-in wireless network setupLinksys AE6000Your wireless network will appear as Connected when your connection is active.NoteFor help with the Wireless Network Conguration utility, click Start, then click Help and Support.Your computer is now connected to your wireless network.

10TroubleshootingLinksys AE600010Linksys AE6000Your computer does not recognize the adapter. • Make sure that the adapter is properly inserted into your computer’s USB port. • Connect the adapter into a different USB port.Your computer cannot communicate with the other computers on your wireless network. • Make sure that the computers are powered on. • 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.NoteIf your questions are not addressed here, refer to our support section on the web at Linksys.com/support.Troubleshooting

11SpecificationsLinksys AE6000Linksys AE6000Model Number AE6000Standards 802.11a, 802.11b, 802.11g, 802.11n, 801.11acInterface USB 2.0LED Link/ActivityAntennas 1 Internal dual-bandButton Wi-Fi Protected SetupSecurity features WEP, WPA & WPA2 Personal, WPA & WPA2 Enterprise, WPSSecurity key bits Up to 128-Bit EncryptionOS requirements Windows XP, Windows Vista, Windows Vista 64-bit Edition, Windows 7, Windows 7 64-bit, Windows 8, Windows 8 64-bitEnvironmentalDimensions 1.38” x 0.59” x 0.32” (35 x 15 x 8 mm) Weight 0.14 oz (4 g)Certication FCC, CE, IC, UL, RoHS, WEEE, IDA, C-Tick, Wi-Fi A/B/G/N/ACOperating temperature 32 to 104ºF (0 to 40ºC) Storage temperature -4 to 158ºF (–20 to 70ºC) Operating humidity 10 to 85% Noncondensing Storage humidity 5 to 90% NoncondensingSpecications are subject to change without notice.Specifications