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High Performance Wireless-N Adapter (AE1000)
• Wireless-N Selectable Dual-Band (2.4 or 5 GHz)
• For USB enabled computers
• Includes extension cable and base
Limited Warranty And Support Offerings
Support Sections
Guide Me provides step-by-step solutions and troubleshooting tips. FAQs are frequently asked product questions. Select Downloads for user guides and firmware updates.
- Overview
- Guide Me
- FAQs
- Product Information
- Getting to know the Linksys AE1000
- AM10 and AE1000 Frequently Asked Questions
- Setting up your Adapter
- Setting up the Linksys AE1000
- Manually installing the Linksys adapter without the Setup CD
- Encountering Problems when Installing the Linksys Wireless Adapter Drivers
- Downloading the latest driver for your Linksys wireless adapter
- Updating the wireless adapter’s drivers
- Connecting devices using Wi-Fi Protected Setup™ (WPS) on your Linksys router
- How to disable your computer’s wireless connection utility
- Overcoming program compatibility issue in Windows 7
- Connecting computers
- Checking if the Wireless Adapter is Properly Installed
- Connecting to a wireless network with SSID Broadcast disabled
- Connecting to a wireless network using Windows XP Wireless Zero Configuration (WZC)
- Connecting to a wireless network using the Linksys Wireless Network Monitor
- Connecting to a wireless network using the Linksys Wireless Manager
- Connecting to a Wireless Network with SSID Broadcast Disabled using the Linksys Wireless Network Monitor
- Connecting to a Hidden Wireless Network using the Linksys Wireless Manager
- Advanced Troubleshooting
- Encountering problems when installing or updating the wireless adapter drivers
- Resolving error 211 – Your adapter may not be installed properly
- Resolving problems with a wireless adapter that cannot be detected by Windows computer
- Resolving an inactive wireless network adapter
- Improving weak signals of network adapters on Windows
- Manually connecting to a wireless network using a computer with Windows OS
- Forums
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AE1000 disconnects from system
Finally fixed!!!!!! Goto the adapter advanced setting in device manager. Set Multimedia/gaming environment to on. No...
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How to select 5GHz band for AE1000?
Always have 2 different SSID's. Example. HomeNetwork HomeNetwork5G Always conflicts when you name them the same as you are...
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ae1000 disconnects from system
One thing I just tried was to plug the adapter into a seperate powered USB hub and that solved my problem. This unit must...
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AE1000 disconnects from system
I recently purchased two of these units. One used with a quad core AMD rig and another with a single core AMD rig. Both...
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AE1000, WRT120N and WRT54G
Whats the Wireless settings you have setup on your Router (SSID, Channel, Security Mode)? Try to change the wireless channel...
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AE1000 Drops connection to the WRT120N
Thanks for the suggestion. I did update the firmware on both the AE1000, and WRT120N, using the Linksys support site.It...
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AE1000 Installation Trouble in Win7 32-bit Professional
Seemed to be a BIOs issue. I built this comp in March 2010, but the BIOs was evidently a little older than the adapter.Everything's...
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AE1000 Setup on Windows7 (device never detected?)
Never mind, fixed the problem. Exchanged the adapter at Bestbuy for another one. New one installs and is recognized immediately...
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AE1000 Setup not working
Just tried to setup my wireless adapter and after it tells me to plug in my adaptor I get.Wireless adapter setup requires...
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AE1000 won't install on Win XPsp3
What you can do and try is to install the adapter manually on your computer. Make sure to download the latest driver first...
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AE1000 and aggressive roaming
I've tested serveral wifi management utilities looking for the capability to connect to a preferred access point according...
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AE1000 keeps dropping connection
I have a Cisco Linksys WRT120N wireless router in one bedroom. On another bedroom which is hardly 15 feet away, I have set...
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AE1000 Does not connect on startup.
I got my adapter to connect automatically on wake up by downloading the official Ralink drivers for the AE1000. Go to...
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Linksys AE1000 poor driver support for Windows 7 WHY?
KoRnGtL15 wrote:Sooner or later? I doubt its going to happen. The new AE2500 dual band adapter is out now. New drivers will...
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Linksys AE1000 poor driver support for Windows 7 WHY?
The last update was the following. 03/31/2010 Ver.3.0.10.0 Here we are well over a year later and no update at all. What...
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True speed 4.18 Mbps download?
The 144 Mpbs is the physical speed, the computer runs at the MAC level or about 40% slower. This is the speed from computer...
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E4200 Please help me get to 5Ghz
The Linksys AE2500 usb wireless adapter supports 5Ghz. That is the latest model. So does the AE1000 but that is the older...
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Slow download speed, Internal adapter?
Before you buy a New wireless adapter, try to connect to any Free Public Wi-Fi network and then check if you are receiving...
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AE1000 and Windows Pro 64 bit
Works well with Windows 7 64Bit Ultimate. Only issue is when I disable SSID on my E3000 the AE1000 does not have to option...
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Changing router channel
Hi running8 and welcome to the forums! Please click the link for instructions: Setting-Up the Wireless Settings...
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AE1000 Installation Trouble in Win7 32-bit Professional
Dear forum,I purchased the AE1000 wireless adapter for use with my Linksys WRT54G router. I first tried to install by loading...
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AE1000 will not run installation in Vista
When you insert the setup disk on your computer, you can exit from the setup and then connect the adapter to the computer...
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Launch of EasyLink Advisor Software
I encountered a similar issue. It may have something to do with the Operating systems account profile, restrictions...
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Port forwarding questions
Finally figured out that it is an issue with the ports being blocked from my workplace, which is where I was trying to connect...
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Block specific external ip address
Not possible.1. Unless you forward a port the server can't be accessed anyway.2. If you forward a port to the server set...
- Downloads
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E-Series
Step 1:
Look at the top of the device.Step 2:
The model number should be found under the CISCO logo.NOTE: The images may vary depending on the exact model number of your Linksys product. The serial number is located underneath the device. If there is no version number beside the model number, it means that it is a version 1.
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Blue and Black
Step 1:
Flip the device over.Step 2:
You should find the model number on the sticker underneath the device. Please see the example.Step 3:
Take note of the exact model number and version of your Linksys device. The serial number is located right underneath the model number. In this example, the model number of the device is WRT54G ver 6.NOTE: The images may vary depending on the exact model number of your Linksys Product. If there is no version number beside the model number it means that is version 1.
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Silver
Step 1:
Look at the side panel of the router when it is standing vertically.Step 2:
You should find the model number on the sticker. Please see the example.Step 3:
Take note of the exact model number and version of your Linksys device. The serial number is located right underneath the model number. In this example, the model number is WRT54GX4.NOTE: The images may vary depending on the exact model number of your Linksys Product. If there is no version number beside the model number it means that is version 1.
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Wireless Routers with Voice Ports
Step 1:
Look at the side panel of the router when it is standing vertically.Step 2:
You should find the model number on the sticker. Please see the example.Step 3:
Take note of the exact model number and version of your Linksys device. The serial number is located right underneath the model number. In this example, the model number is WRTP54G V.2.NOTE: The images may vary depending on the exact model number of your Linksys Product. If there is no version number beside the model number it means that is version 1.
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Wireless VPN Routers
Step 1:
Look at the side panel of the router when it is standing vertically.Step 2:
You should find the model number on the sticker. Please see the example.Step 3:
Take note of the exact model number and version of your Linksys device. The serial number is located right underneath the model number. In this example, the model number is WRV54G.NOTE: The images may vary depending on the exact model number of your Linksys Product. If there is no version number beside the model number it means that is version 1.
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Blue and Black
Step 1:
Flip the device over.Step 2:
You should find the model number on the sticker underneath the device. Please see the example.Step 3:
Take note of the exact model number and version of your Linksys device. The serial number is located right underneath the model number. In this example, the model number of the device is BEFSR41 ver.4.1.NOTE: The images may vary depending on the exact model number of your Linksys Product. If there is no version number beside the model number it means that is version 1.
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PC Card or Card Bus
Step 1:
If your adapter is already connected to the computer, shut down your computer and remove the adapter.Step 2:
You should find the model number on the device itself. Please see the example.Step 3:
Take note of the exact model number and version of your Linksys device. The serial number is located right underneath the model number. In this example, the model number is WPC54G ver.7NOTE: The images may vary depending on the exact model number of your Linksys Product. If there is no version number beside the model number it means that is version 1.
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PCI Adapter
Step 1:
If your adapter is already connected to the computer, shut down your computer and remove the adapter.Step 2:
You should find the model number on the device itself. Please see the example.Step 3:
Take note of the exact model number and version of your Linksys device. The serial number is located right underneath the model number. In this example, the model number is WMP54G ver.4.1.NOTE: The images may vary depending on the exact model number of your Linksys Product. If there is no version number beside the model number it means that is version 1.
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USB Wireless Adapter
Step 1:
Look for the sticker around the device.Step 2:
You should find the model number on the sticker. Please see the example.Step 3:
Take note of the exact model number and version of your Linksys device. The serial number is located right underneath the model number. In this example, the model number is WUSB54G ver.4.NOTE: The images may vary depending on the exact model number of your Linksys Product. If there is no version number beside the model number it means that is version 1.
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PCI Adapters
Step 1:
If your adapter is already connected to the computer, shut down your computer and remove the adapter.Step 2:
You should find the model number on the device itself. Please take note of the exact model number and version. Please see the example.Step 3:
Take note of the exact model number and version of your Linksys device. The serial number is located right underneath the model number.NOTE: The images may vary depending on the exact model number of your Linksys Product. If there is no version number beside the model number it means that is version 1.
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SE Switches
Step 1:
Look at the top of the device.Step 2:
The model number should be found under the CISCO logo.Step 3:
Take note of the exact model number and version of your product. The serial number is located underneath the device. In this example, the model number of the device is SE1500.NOTE: The images may vary depending on the exact model number of your Linksys product. If there is no version number beside the model number, it means that it is a version 1.
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Step 1:
Flip the device over.Step 2:
You should find the model number on the sticker underneath the device. Please see the example.Step 3:
Take note of the exact model number and version of your Linksys device. The serial number is located right underneath the model number.
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Step 1:
Flip the device over.Step 2:
You should find the model number on the sticker underneath the device. Please see the example.Step 3:
Take note of the exact model number and version of your Linksys device. The serial number is located right underneath the model number. In this example, the model number of the device is NMH410.NOTE: The images may vary depending on the exact model number of your Linksys Product. If there is no version number beside the model number it means that is version 1.
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Step 1:
Flip the device over.Step 2:
You should find the model number on the sticker underneath the device. Please see the example.Step 3:
Take note of the exact model number and version of your Linksys device. The serial number is located right underneath the model number. In this example, the model number of the device is DMC250.NOTE: The images may vary depending on the exact model number of your Linksys Product. If there is no version number beside the model number it means that is version 1.
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Downloads
Please ensure you select the correct hardware version as not all downloads are compatible with your device.
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XP Driver
04/27/2012
Ver.3.2.1.0
Download
1.17 MB(Driver)
Release Notes
Vista Driver
04/27/2012
Ver.3.2.1.0
Download
1.16 MB(Driver)
Release Notes
Windows 7 Driver
04/27/2012
Ver.3.1.12.0
Download
1.23 MB(Driver)
Release Notes
Cisco Connect Setup Software for PC
03/18/2011
Ver.1.3.11076.2
Download
21.7 MB(Cisco Connect Setup Software for PC)
Release Notes
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Forums
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AE1000 disconnects from system
Finally fixed!!!!!! Goto the adapter advanced setting in device manager. Set Multimedia/gaming environment...
-
How to select 5GHz band for AE1000?
Always have 2 different SSID's. Example. HomeNetwork HomeNetwork5G Always conflicts when you name them...
-
ae1000 disconnects from system
One thing I just tried was to plug the adapter into a seperate powered USB hub and that solved my problem....
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