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How to manually launch the Linksys Connect installation software
Overview
The Linksys Wi-Fi Router and Linksys Smart Wi-Fi Router come with Linksys Connect Setup CD that will let you easily install your router. The software allows you to configure and manage your wireless network. To learn more about the Linksys Connect software, click here.
When do I manually launch the Linksys Connect software?
When the Autoplay function on your computer is disabled, inserting the Setup CD that came with your Linksys Wi-Fi Router or Linksys Smart Wi-Fi Router will not automatically prompt for router installation. When this happens, you will need to manually launch the Linksys Connect software to install your Linksys Wi-Fi Router or Linksys Smart Wi-Fi Router.
NOTE: If you do not have the Setup CD, or if your computer does not have a working CD/DVD drive, you can download the Linksys Connect software from the Linksys Support Site. For instructions on how to download the software, click here.
Before you proceed with the installation, read the following reminders:
Manually launching the Linksys Connect software
Select your computer’s operating system below for specific instructions:
Windows 8
Windows 7/Vista
Windows XP
Mac OS X
QUICK TIP: This article assumes that the supplied Setup CD is already inserted on your computer’s CD/DVD drive.
Windows 8
Step 3:
Once the results populate, click the Computer icon.
Step 4:
Locate and double-click the
icon. This should start the Linksys Connect installation.
Windows 7/Vista
Step 2:
Locate and double-click the
icon. This should start the Linksys Connect installation.
Windows XP
Step 2:
Locate and double-click the
icon.
Step 3:
Locate and double-click the Setup/Connect
icon. This should start the Linksys Connect installation.
Mac OS X
Expanding your network
Your router has the capability to connect multiple devices in the network such as smartphones, game consoles and printers. If you have a large house with devices that require top wireless speeds and a wide range, you can also extend the range of your wireless network by using other networking devices from Linksys like the Powerline adapters. To know more about Powerline adapters, click here.
Related Articles:
How to launch Linksys Connect on your Windows or Mac® computer
Linksys Connect Frequently Asked Questions
The Linksys Wi-Fi Router and Linksys Smart Wi-Fi Router come with Linksys Connect Setup CD that will let you easily install your router. The software allows you to configure and manage your wireless network. To learn more about the Linksys Connect software, click here.
When do I manually launch the Linksys Connect software?
When the Autoplay function on your computer is disabled, inserting the Setup CD that came with your Linksys Wi-Fi Router or Linksys Smart Wi-Fi Router will not automatically prompt for router installation. When this happens, you will need to manually launch the Linksys Connect software to install your Linksys Wi-Fi Router or Linksys Smart Wi-Fi Router.
NOTE: If you do not have the Setup CD, or if your computer does not have a working CD/DVD drive, you can download the Linksys Connect software from the Linksys Support Site. For instructions on how to download the software, click here.
Before you proceed with the installation, read the following reminders:
• Ensure that your computer meets the minimum system requirements of the Linksys Connect software:
| Operating System | Computer | Browser |
| Windows® | • Windows XP SP3 • Windows Vista® SP1 and above • Windows 7 • Windows 8 | • Internet Explorer® 7 or higher • Firefox® 3 or higher |
| Mac OS X® | • OS X® Tiger 10.4 • OS X Leopard 10.5 • OS X Snow Leopard 10.6 • OS X Lion 10.7 • OS X Mountain Lion 10.8 | • Safari® 4 or higher • Firefox 3 or higher |
NOTE: If you have a Linksys E2500 v3 router, click here to learn of its minimum system requirements.
QUICK TIP: Only Linksys Connect versions 1.4.12263.1 and above are compatible with Windows 8 and Mac OS X 10.8 Mountain Lion or higher.
• Make sure that you are logged in as an administrator on the computer that you are working on.
• If you have any third-party security application running on your computer such as firewall or antivirus software, temporarily disable any features that may prevent your Linksys Wi-Fi Router or Linksys Smart Wi-Fi Router setup from loading. You may also click on the links below to know how:
Disabling the firewall on a Windows 7 computer
Disabling the firewall on a Windows Vista computer
Disabling the computer's firewall on a Windows 8 or Windows 8.1 computer
QUICK TIP: You may also contact your third-party firewall manufacturer to learn how to disable its features.
QUICK TIP: Only Linksys Connect versions 1.4.12263.1 and above are compatible with Windows 8 and Mac OS X 10.8 Mountain Lion or higher.
• Make sure that you are logged in as an administrator on the computer that you are working on.
• If you have any third-party security application running on your computer such as firewall or antivirus software, temporarily disable any features that may prevent your Linksys Wi-Fi Router or Linksys Smart Wi-Fi Router setup from loading. You may also click on the links below to know how:
Disabling the firewall on a Windows 7 computer
Disabling the firewall on a Windows Vista computer
Disabling the computer's firewall on a Windows 8 or Windows 8.1 computer
QUICK TIP: You may also contact your third-party firewall manufacturer to learn how to disable its features.
Manually launching the Linksys Connect software
Select your computer’s operating system below for specific instructions:
Windows 8
Windows 7/Vista
Windows XP
Mac OS X
QUICK TIP: This article assumes that the supplied Setup CD is already inserted on your computer’s CD/DVD drive.
Windows 8
Step 1:
On the Charms bar, click the Search charm.
Step 2:
The Search window will then be displayed. Enter “Computer” on the search field.
On the Charms bar, click the Search charm.
Step 2:
The Search window will then be displayed. Enter “Computer” on the search field.
Step 3:
Once the results populate, click the Computer icon.
Step 4:
Locate and double-click the
icon. This should start the Linksys Connect installation.Windows 7/Vista
Step 1:
Click on the Pearl
button and select Computer from the menu.
Click on the Pearl
button and select Computer from the menu.Step 2:
Locate and double-click the
icon. This should start the Linksys Connect installation.Windows XP
Step 1:
Click on the
button and select My Computer from the menu.
Click on the
button and select My Computer from the menu.Step 2:
Locate and double-click the
icon.Step 3:
Locate and double-click the Setup/Connect
icon. This should start the Linksys Connect installation.Mac OS X
Step 1:
Locate and double-click the
icon.
Step 2:
Locate and double-click on the Setup/Connect
icon. This should start the Linksys Connect installation.
Locate and double-click the
icon.Step 2:
Locate and double-click on the Setup/Connect
icon. This should start the Linksys Connect installation.Expanding your network
Your router has the capability to connect multiple devices in the network such as smartphones, game consoles and printers. If you have a large house with devices that require top wireless speeds and a wide range, you can also extend the range of your wireless network by using other networking devices from Linksys like the Powerline adapters. To know more about Powerline adapters, click here.
Related Articles:
How to launch Linksys Connect on your Windows or Mac® computer
Linksys Connect Frequently Asked Questions
