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Features:*

  • Wireless Dual-Band N (2.4 or 5 GHz)
  • High speed up to 300 Mbps
  • Optimized for streaming video & gaming

Linksys AE2500
High Performance Dual-Band Wi-Fi Wireless N600 USB Adapter

Average Rating:
Linksys AE2500
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High Speed

Enhance your computer with the flexibility and high performance of Dual-Band Wireless-N. Just plug the Adapter into your computer?s USB port to wirelessly connect to a network or hotspot. With transfer rates up to 300 Mbps you?ll enjoy a powerful networking experience for surfing, chatting, sharing, or playing online.

Quick to Install

Set up your Adapter in a few quick steps with a simple Setup Wizard.

Superior Wireless Range

Built with leading 802.11n wireless technology, the Linksys AE2500 offers optimal coverage and reliability. Multiple MIMO (multiple input multiple output) antennas boost signal strength so you can enjoy dependable wireless connectivity whether at home or at Wi-Fi hotspots on the go.

The Power of Dual-Band

Improve your wireless performance with dual-band N (operates at 2.4 or 5 GHz) designed to avoid interference and maximize throughput for smoother and faster video streaming, file transfers, and wireless gaming.

Advanced Security

Keep Wi-Fi freeloaders and Internet threats at bay with the latest in WPA2 security to help keep your network protected.

Easy Setup

The included setup wizard installs your adapter quickly and makes going wireless easy.

*Maximum performance derived from IEEE Standard 802.11 specifications. Actual performance can vary, including lower wireless network capacity, data throughput rate, range and coverage. Performance depends on many factors, conditions and variables, including distance from the access point, volume of network traffic, building materials and construction, operating system used, mix of wireless products used, interference and other adverse conditions.
Model: Linksys AE2500
Technology: Wireless-N
Standards: 802.11n, 802.11a, 802.11b, 802.11g
Antennas: 2 Internal
Software setup: CD Install
Cisco Connect software: Yes
Warranty and Support: 1 year hardware limited warranty; 90 day complimentary assisted support (includes only technical phone support and live online chat support). Cisco's online support resources are available 24/7
http://homesupport.cisco.com/en-us/linksyswarranty
OS Compatibility: Windows
Minimum System Requirements: PC with CD or DVD drive, running Windows XP SP3, Windows Vista SP1 or later, or Windows 7
Available USB 2.0 port
Package Contents: Linksys AE2500 Wireless-N USB Adapter
CD-ROM with Setup Software and Resources
Average Review: Number of reviews: 18
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  A reviewer from Ellsworth Me.
Wroked the first time after install, June 12th, 2013
Purchased the AE2500 becuase the wireless card in my computer gave out. It was so easy to install and works very well. Had it now for about a month and connects quikely to my wireless network. I would recommend this product. Same speed as the wireless card that worked in my computer. I'm using windows XP professional.

  A reviewer from Washington
Unremarkable, March 20th, 2013
Flaky out of the box; constantly having to start, repair, reboot, depending on...whatever! 20 yrs. experience too! Don't want anything but great service/connection(s) out of the box. Don't make me configure it!

  Michele60 from 52 harbor rd river head ny 11901
Cisco review, March 15th, 2013
This product was very affordable. I get great range, and haven,t had any problems. Also cisco tech support is excellent, nice and very patience with you. They get the job done with ease.

  fox3399 from Calexico, CA
Ever since I installed this device, is been working very good, March 15th, 2013
I always trust in Linksys devices for my wireless laptops and PS3 because I haven't had any problem of communication ever since I bought these adapters.

  csstriker23 from Fresno, CA, USA
AE2500, March 15th, 2013
Extremely easy to set up and completely hassle free with networking. Speed is excellent for my use and streaming video, etc. I highly recommend this to any of my friends and co-workers.

  BobC from Arkansas, USA
no-brainer set up! Works great, March 15th, 2013
This is the product you dream about for ease of install and performance. Spin the cd and name your network! My iPad loves it anywhere in the house. Bob

  mawkin from California
Unbelievably Easy!, March 15th, 2013
Never set-up something as easy as this ever! Originally purchased Netgear Wireless Adapter and it took forever to set up, worked sporadically, and spent days with their tech support trying to get it to work. Finally gave up and returned it and got this Linksys Adapter. Wow! I was literally set up in less than 5 minutes and it has worked perfectly for the past 4 months. Cannot go wrong with this product.

  prosort2005 from PA
Great product, March 15th, 2013
This is one of the best adapters I have used. I have over 20 years of IT experience and have created a wireless network at home. I have this coupled with the E2500 Dual-Band Wireless-N Router. Great products!!

  Joseph from Albuquerque, NM, USA
quality, March 15th, 2013
replaced my netGear with your AE2500 Dual-Band Wireless-N USB Adapter Glad I did. Thanks

  boondock51 from Texas, USA
Outstanding Adapter, March 15th, 2013
I decided to add my outdated Dell Dimension 8300 desktop to our existing two-computer home network. The original adapter I purchased would not install using the setup software so I used the Windows Zero Configuration utility to check its functionality. Even though it worked, I returned to the store for an exchange and the replacement installed flawlessly. So far, the AE2500 is a real jewel--a heck of an adapter! It is very stable, powerful, and reliable. I could not have made a better choice. I highly recommend this adapter due to its outstanding price & solid performance.

  fuzzsta from Virginia, USA
Its very good, March 15th, 2013
The USB adapter helped me a lot. I used it because my desktop computer did not connect to my wifi. Unbelievably my connection went up by a lot, I hope you get to use this awesome product.

  wkn263 from Florida
Easy to install, fast throughput., March 15th, 2013
With the included DVD it installs itself almost automatically. It worked well right from the start. It delivers what is promised.. I am glad I bought it.

  jefftreadway from Klamath Falls, Oregon
This thing is Great !, March 15th, 2013
I bought a 2500 dual band router to avoid interference with my wireless cameras, but there was still one camera that wouldn't get along with the rest of the network. I bought this adapter for my laptop so I could keep it on the 5ghz band and everything works together now. Very happy with it.

  Orijenal from Brooklyn, NY
One word, WOW!!!, March 15th, 2013
I read the reviews before I purchased the AE2500 Dual-Band Wireless-N USB Adapter. Like advertised, the setup and product was easy and quick, plus fast. I was so impressed, I purchased one for my mother! A MUST HAVE, great X-Mass gift.

  Mekc from Russia
Really nice, March 15th, 2013
I bought this device 1 week ago - so far it's perfect. You can set it up in like 1 minute. Speed is nice, distance is really good too. The device is not getting hot in the process - even while using torrents.It's also has good style and is really tiny.Glad I bought it - 39$ for this powerfull little thing is just perfect.

  internetnut from MA
easy to set up, March 15th, 2013
The system was fairly easy to set up, I have never had an connection problems. This is my second system as I accidentally broke my first one and would buy other if ever need be.

  Phbug from Nevada City, CA
Great product, easy to set up and use! , November 15th, 2012
"My Cisco Linksys AE2500 Dual-band, WIreless-N USB adapter is the perfect way to add wireless communication to your Desktop PC. You run a setup program from a supplied CD and you're ready to go. No fuss, no problems. In contrast this with another brand of similar unit where the instructions were vague and misleading, as well as incomplete. Hours of time were spent to no avail, even with the ""help"" of their support group. It was a total disappointment and I returned the unit for credit. No such situation with the Cisco Linksys product. Excellent in every way."

  oen818 from Canada
Very Good Product!, November 15th, 2012
This adapter is easy to plug in and use, find I have to reboot computer sometimes for it to pick up though. Would like to see this product w/out a disk to load and just take w. me wherever I go.