Hi MatUD,
Oddly, the AE2500 now works perfectly, even though the driver isn't Windows 10 compatible. (When I clicked on the AE2500 in Device Manager after the install Win 10 assured me that there were no compatible device drivers.).
Cisco Ae2500 Driver Download Windows 10
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.
Linksys Ae6000 Driver Windows 7 64 Bit
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
Linksys Ae2500 Drivers Win 10 Iso
Overcoming Program compatibility issue in Windows 8
Wmp54g Drivers
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.