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Dual-Band Wireless-N USB Adapter with 3x3 Antenna (AE3000)
• Selectable 3x3 Dual Band 2.4/5Ghz – 450 Mbps
• Cisco Connect Style Setup
• Cradle Base
• WPS (soft) push button and pin support
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
- AE3000 Frequently Asked Questions
- Getting to know AE3000
- Key features of Linksys Wireless-N and Wireless-AC adapters
- List of devices compatible with Windows 7
- Linksys adapters that are compatible with Windows 7
- Identifying known Linksys network adapters that are compatible with Windows Vista
- Setting up your Adapter
- Setting up a Linksys Wireless-N adapter
- Setting up the Linksys wireless-N adapter using the setup CD
- Installing a wireless USB adapter on a computer with Windows XP operating system
- Manually installing a wireless network adapter on a Windows 7/Vista computer
- Downloading the latest driver for your Linksys wireless USB adapter
- Adding computers, smartphones, gaming consoles and other devices
- Connecting to a wireless network with SSID Broadcast disabled
- Connecting to a wireless network using Windows XP Wireless Zero Configuration (WZC)
- Connecting a wireless computer to the Guest network
- Difference between adding a second computer and adding a Guest computer to the network
- Advanced Troubleshooting
- Resolving network adapter error messages in Device Manager
- Enabling the Linksys wireless adapter
- Checking if the Wireless Adapter is Properly Installed
- Resolving Linksys Wireless Adapter Issues on Windows Vista
- Manually connecting to a wireless network using a computer with Windows OS
- Resolving an inactive wireless network adapter
- Disabling the wireless adapter
- Linksys wireless-N adapter does not communicate with other devices in the network
- Overcoming program compatibility issue in Windows 7
- Checking if the network adapter is working properly
- Forums
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Need the guest password? Here's how to retrieve it.
Open Cisco Connect then click Guest access. The password is displayed under the Password header. To go...
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AE 3000 - Wireless Manager Did Not Install? HELP!
Recently upgraded home router to Linksys EA3500 and a AE3000 Adapter for my laptop. Laptop is Dell Inspiron 1705 (yeah,...
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Password
Please refer to this link. http://homecommunity. cisco.com/t5/ Cisco-Connect/ Need-the-guest-password- Here-s-how-to-retrieve-...
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help on ae3000 wireless adapter
finally, dual band connection is working now. must be router issues, have made a reset on router back to its factory settings...
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Cisco Connect Express app
The app is available in Canada. Go to the app store and search for "Cisco Connect Express" and you will see it....
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secure connection no longer working
First of all let me know the model number of the router? Does the wired connection works perfectly? If yes then try the...
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How to change mode from DHCP to PPPoe
This type of router configuration is ideal for connecting to a modem which is set to Bridged Mode. A Bridged modem means...
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I need password
If you're the administrator of the network, you can recheck your Valet/E-Series User name and Password in the Cisco Connect...
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Getting Cisco Connect
Let me know the model number of the router? Linksys Wireless-N Routers are designed to be set up with the Cisco Connect...
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Connecting Brother HL 2270DW printer
Thanks once again. We finally were able to connect the printer to our network. I ended up using a USB cable to set it up...
- Downloads
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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 product. The serial number is located right underneath the model number. In this example, the model number of the device is M20.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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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.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.
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.
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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.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.
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.
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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.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.
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.
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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.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.
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.
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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.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.
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.
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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. 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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Frequently asked questions
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Downloads
Please ensure you select the correct hardware version as not all downloads are compatible with your device.
Free Software notice for certain products, click here.
XP Driver
03/31/2012
Ver.3.2.8.0
Download
611 KB(Driver)
Release Notes
Vista Driver
03/31/2012
Ver.3.2.8.0
Download
1.20 MB(Driver)
Release Notes
Windows 7 Driver
03/31/2012
Ver.3.2.8.0
Download
1.30 MB(Driver)
Release Notes
Cisco Connect Setup Software for PC
05/25/2012
Ver.1.0.0.4
Download
10.4 MB(Cisco Connect Setup Software for PC)
Release Notes
How to find your model or serial number
To find model or serial numbers, choose your device below.
VALET HOTSPOTS
WIRELESS ROUTERS AND ACCESS POINTS
WIRED ROUTERS
WIRELESS ADAPTERS
WIRED ADAPTERS
SWITCHES
MEDIA HUB
WIRELESS HOME AUDIO
Forums
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Need the guest password? Here's how to retrieve it.
Open Cisco Connect then click Guest access. The password is displayed under the Password header. To...
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AE 3000 - Wireless Manager Did Not Install? HELP!
Recently upgraded home router to Linksys EA3500 and a AE3000 Adapter for my laptop. Laptop is Dell Inspiron...
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Password
Please refer to this link. http://homecommunity. cisco.com/t5/ Cisco-Connect/ Need-the-guest-password-...
Guide Me
Get quick solutions and troubleshooting tips.





