Linksys AE3000 Quick Start Manual

Linksys AE3000 Quick Start Manual

Dual-band wireless-n usb adapter with 3×3 antenna

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  • Page 1 Using Your Adapter AE3000 Dual-Band Wireless-N USB Adapter with 3×3 Antenna...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Linksys AE3000 Contents Product Overview Features Installation Installation Wireless Network Configuration Windows 7 Windows Vista Windows XP Troubleshooting AE3000 Specifications Linksys AE3000...
  • Page 3: Product Overview

    Product Overview Product Overview Cradle Thank you for choosing the Linksys dual-band Wireless-N USB adapter with 3×3 antenna. Using the latest wireless networking technology, the adapter adds or upgrades wireless connectivity on your Windows-based desktop or laptop computer. To help protect your data and privacy, you can configure your home network and this adapter to use Wi-Fi Protected Access 2 (WPA2) encryption.
  • Page 4: Installation

    Windows XP a. Go to Start > My Computer and select your CD or DVD drive. b. Double-click Setup.exe. 3. Follow the on-screen instructions to finish setting up your Linksys wireless adapter. 2. Click Set up your Linksys Adapter. DVD/CD-RW Drive (E:) Linksys...
  • Page 5 Linksys AE3000 Wireless Network Configuration: Windows 7 Wireless Network Configuration New Wireless Connection To configure the adapter’s wireless connection settings, use a wireless network configuration utility. If you have installed such a utility on your computer, or if your computer came with one already installed, refer to that utility’s To connect to a different wireless network: documentation for instructions on use.
  • Page 6 Linksys AE3000 Wireless Network Configuration: Windows Vista Windows Vista 3. Enter the Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA/WPA2) passphrase or the Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP) key (depending on your type of security), then click OK. After you have installed the adapter, the Wireless Network Configuration utility icon appears on your computer’s system tray.
  • Page 7 Linksys AE3000 Wireless Network Configuration: Windows Vista 3. Select your network, then click Connect. 5. Enter the Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA/WPA2) passphrase or the Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP) key (depending on your type of security), then click Connect. 4. If your network uses wireless security, go to Step 5.
  • Page 8: Windows Xp

    Linksys AE3000 Wireless Network Configuration: Windows XP This screen appears when you are connected to your network. Note For help with the Wireless Network Configuration utility, click Start, then click Help and Support. Your computer is now connected to your wireless network.
  • Page 9 Linksys AE3000 Wireless Network Configuration: Windows XP New Wireless Connection 4. If your network uses Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP) wireless security, enter the WEP Key in the Network key and Confirm network key fields. If your network uses Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA/WPA2) wireless security, To connect to a new wireless network: enter the passphrase in the Network key and Confirm network key fields.
  • Page 10 Linksys AE3000 Wireless Network Configuration: Windows XP Your wireless network will appear as Connected when your connection is active. Note For help with the Wireless Network Configuration utility, click Start, then click Help and Support. Your computer is now connected to your wireless network.
  • Page 11: Troubleshooting

    2. Make sure that the adapter is configured with the same Wireless Network Name (also called the SSID or Service Set Identifier) and wireless security settings as the other computers on your wireless network. Note If your questions are not addressed here, refer to our support section on the web at Linksys.com/support.
  • Page 12: Specifications

    Linksys AE3000 Specifications Specifications Linksys AE3000 Power consumption 802.11a (Tx): 269 mA 802.11b (Tx): 173 mA 802.11g (Tx): 183 mA Model Number AE3000 802.11n (2.4 GHz): Standards 802.11a, 802.11b, 802.11g, 802.11n MCS23 (20 MHz): 441 mA (peak) Interface USB 2.0...
  • Page 13 Visit for award-winning 24/7 technical support BELKIN, LINKSYS and many product names and logos are trademarks of the Belkin group of companies. Third-party trademarks mentioned are the property of their respective owners. © 2015 Belkin International, Inc. and/or its affiliates.

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