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Wireless Mini USB Adapter AC580 Dual Band (AE6000)
• Wireless-AC support (802.11ac)
• Selectable 1x1 Dual-Band 2.4/5 GHz
• Cisco Connect style setup
• Mini USB form factor
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 AE6000
- AE6000 Frequently Asked Questions
- Key features of Linksys Wireless-N and Wireless-AC adapters
- Comparison of Wireless-AC and Wireless-N technologies
- Linksys adapters that are compatible with Windows 7
- Downloadable user guides for Linksys adapters
- Setting up your Adapter
- Setting up the Linksys AE6000 Wireless-AC USB adapter using the Setup Wizard
- Setting up the Linksys wireless-N adapter using the setup CD
- Downloading the latest driver for your Linksys wireless USB adapter
- Wireless Connectivity
- Connecting your Windows 8 computer to the wireless network
- Connecting a Windows 8 computer to a hidden network
- Connecting to a wireless network with SSID Broadcast disabled
- Connecting to a wireless network with the AE6000 using Wi-Fi Protected Setup™
- Manually connecting to a wireless network using a computer with Windows OS
- Connecting a Windows 7 wireless computer to a Linksys router
- Connecting a wireless computer to the Guest network
- Connecting wireless computers to your network
- Checking if your Windows computer has the 5 GHz network band capability
- Adding wireless network profiles to a Windows 8 computer
- Checking the wireless connection speed of your computer
- Wireless Security
- Checking the Linksys router’s wireless settings
- Checking the Guest Network password
- How to change the router password using the Linksys Smart Wi-Fi Account
- Checking Linksys Wi-Fi Router's name and password in Cisco Connect
- Advanced Configuration and Troubleshooting
- Resolving an inactive wireless network adapter
- Checking if the Wireless Adapter is Properly Installed
- Enabling the Linksys wireless adapter
- Encountering problems when installing or updating the wireless adapter drivers
- Updating the wireless adapter’s drivers
- Resolving network adapter error messages in Device Manager
- Checking if the network adapter is working properly
- Resolving Linksys Wireless Adapter Issues on Windows Vista
- Improving weak signals of network adapters on Windows
- Disabling the firewall on a Windows 7 computer
- Disabling the firewall on Windows 8 computer
- Overcoming program compatibility issue in Windows 7
- Linksys wireless-N adapter does not communicate with other devices in the network
- Uninstalling and reinstalling the wireless adapter drivers on a Windows 8 computer
- Disabling the wireless adapter
- Forums
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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, 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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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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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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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 now connecting with Limited Access
I have a Linksys E2000 router and have not had any problems connecting to it for the past year since getting it, until today. ...
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How to select 5GHz band for AE1000?
The product literature for the AE1000 says that you can select which band to use. However there doesn't seem to be an option...
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Re: AE1000 Setup not working
Fixed the problem. Seems that I had to uninstall Kaspersky Internet Security for the network card to properly install. Just...
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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.
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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
02/01/2013
Ver.5.0.7.0
Download
789 KB(Driver)
Release Notes
Vista Driver
02/01/2013
Ver.5.0.7.0
Download
1.56 MB(Driver)
Release Notes
Windows 7 Driver
02/01/2013
Ver.5.0.7.0
Download
1.61 MB(Driver)
Release Notes
Driver
02/01/2013
Ver.5.0.7.0
Download
1.60 MB(Driver)
Release Notes
Cisco Connect Setup Software for PC
02/01/2013
Ver.1.1.0.3
Download
17.2 MB(Cisco Connect Setup Software for PC)
Release Notes
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Forums
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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....
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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...
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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...
Guide Me
Get quick solutions and troubleshooting tips.
Frequently asked questions
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