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Linksys/Cisco AE2500 300Mbps Wireless-N Dual-Band LAN USB 2.0 Adapter

Linksys/Cisco AE2500 300Mbps Wireless-N Dual-Band LAN USB 2.0 Adapter
Item# AE2500-RM-FB-R-unit
$12.91

Product Description

Fast dual-band Wireless-N speeds!

The Linksys/Cisco AE2500 is a 802.11n USB 2.0 wireless adapter designed for both desktop and notebook use. It features WEP, WPA and WPA2 security with 128-bit encryption to keep you protected. The AE2500's dual-band technology allows you to select between 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz frequencies and its dual antennas provide clear reception of wireless signals.


  • Linksys/Cisco AE2500 802.11n Wireless LAN USB 2.0 Adapter


  • General Features:
  • Black
  • IEEE 802.11b/g/n standards
  • USB 2.0 interface
  • Two (2) internal antennas
  • Link/Activity LED indicator
  • WPA/WPA and WPA2 personal/enterprise security features
  • 128-bit encryption
  • Up to 300 Mbps wireless speeds
  • Dual-band selectable, 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz


  • 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


  • Receiver 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:
  • Antenna 1
  • 2.4 GHz: = 3 dBi
  • 5.15~5.35 GHz: = 1.5 dBi
  • 5.5~5.85 GHz: = 4.5 dBi


  • 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: 173 mA
  • Standby: 48 mA
  • Radio Off: 48 mA


  • Environmental Specifications:
  • 32 to 104° F operating temperature
  • -4 to 158° F storage temperature
  • 10 to 85% non-condensing operating humidity
  • 5 to 90% non-condensing storage humidity


  • Unit Dimensions:
  • 0.35 x 0.94 x 2.87-inches (H x W x D)
  • Weight: 0.39 oz


  • Regulatory Approvals:
  • FCC
  • CE
  • WEEE
  • C-Tick

  • Linksys/Cisco AE2500 802.11n Wireless LAN USB 2.0 Adapter
  • Driver/Utility CD-ROM