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Unable to install linksys ae2500 network adapter on Windows 8

Anonymous
2012-10-30T00:00:50+00:00

* Original Title: linksys ae2500 passed compatibility but does not install properly

I cant seem to find a windows 8 driver for my linksys ae2500 network adapter.  The devices passed the compatibility test pre-install.  Windows 8 sees it but says it was not install properly.  Any suggestions?  Anyone else having this problem

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  1. Anonymous
    2015-12-07T13:52:21+00:00

    For windows 10 I downloaded all version of the driver from the cisco website on to a USB flash drive. i then updated the driver and selected the folder for the USB drive and the Ver.5.100.68.46 installed which according to cisco's website is for windows xp.

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  2. Anonymous
    2015-10-21T21:08:49+00:00

    Worked for me using the stand-alone AE2500 install downloaded from Linksys.  After download right click the install EXE, check compatible windows 7 and "run as administrator", then click OK.  Then double-click the EXE.  After the drivers install and it connects to your wireless network the program does crash, but everything works.   Successful in Windows 8 and Windows 10.  All sorts of false info out there.

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  3. Anonymous
    2012-10-30T20:32:05+00:00

    Hi MatUD,

    Thank you for the post. I am sorry to hear that you are unable to install linksys ae2500 network adapter on Windows 8.

    I can imagine the inconvenience you have experienced. I will definitely help you with this.

    • Are you getting any error code or error message?

    There are no drivers available for Linksys AE2500

    Refer: http://homesupport.cisco.com/en-us/support/adapters/AE2500/

    Let’s try these steps and check if it helps.

    Download and install Windows 7 compatible drivers in compatibility mode and check.

    a) Press Windows Key + R, type devmgmt.msc.

    b) Expand the Network adapters, click on the drivers.

    c) Click on properties, click on uninstall tab.

    d) Click OK.

    e) Right-click on the driver (Downloaded from the manufacturer’s website) file.

    f) Click on Properties and select the Compatibility tab.

    g) Click the checkbox before Run this program in Compatibility mode for option and select Windows 7.

    h) In the list-down box; then try installing the device driver via Run as administrator.

    For more information, visit the following articles and check.

    Downloading the latest drivers or firmware from Linksys support site

    http://homekb.cisco.com/Cisco2/ukp.aspx?pid=80&vw=1&articleid=18482

    Overcoming Program compatibility issue in Windows 8

    http://homekb.cisco.com/Cisco2/ukp.aspx?pid=80&vw=1&articleid=27258

    If anything in my post is unclear or you have any further questions, please do not hesitate to let us know. It is our pleasure to be of assistance.

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