Linksys AE3000 Manual

1. Go to Start > Computer.
2. Double-click your CD or DVD drive.
   
   Windows Vista
3. Go to Start > Computer.
4. Double-click your CD or DVD drive.
   
   Windows XP
5. Go to Start > My Computer and select your CD or DVD drive.
6. Double-click Setup.exe.

3. Follow the on-screen instructions to finish setting up your Linksys wireless adapter.
   
   Note
   You need to run Setup only once to install your adapter. After you run Setup, your computer recognizes the adapter each time it is connected to your computer's USB port.

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 documentation for instructions on use. Otherwise, follow the instructions in the appropriate section below to use your operating system's built-in utility:

• "Windows 7"
• "Windows Vista"
• "Windows XP"

Windows 7
After you have installed the adapter, the Wireless Network Configuration utility icon appears on your computer's system tray. (If you do not see the icon, click the Show hidden icons arrow in the system tray.)

When your mouse pointer hovers over the icon, the status information of your wireless connection appears.

New Wireless Connection
To connect to a different wireless network:

1. Click the Wireless Network Configuration utility icon. A list of available wireless networks appears.
   
2. Select your network, and then click Connect.
   
   If your network does not use wireless security, your computer now connects to the wireless network, and you are done
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.
   

   This screen appears while the adapter connects to your network. Do not cancel, unless you want to end the connection.
   
   Your computer is now connected to your wireless network.
   Note
   For help with the Wireless Network Configuration utility, click Start, then click Help and Support.

Windows Vista
After you have installed the adapter, the Wireless Network Configuration utility icon appears on your computer's system tray.

When your mouse pointer hovers over the icon, the status information of your wireless connection appears.

New Wireless Connection
To connect to a different wireless network:

1. Right-click the Wireless Network Configuration utility icon.
2. Click Connect to a network.
   
3. Select your network, then click Connect.
   
4. If your network uses wireless security, go to Step 5.
   If your network does not use wireless security, this screen appears. Click Connect Anyway and go to Step 6.
   
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.
   
   This screen appears while the adapter connects to your network. Do not cancel, unless you want to end the installation.
   This screen appears when you are connected to your network.
6. If you want to save your settings, select Save this network.
7. Click Close.
   The Set Network Location screen may appear. This screen helps apply the correct settings for your type of location.
   
   1. Click Home, Work, or Public location, then click Close on the resulting screen.
      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.

Windows XP
After you have installed the adapter, the Windows XP Wireless Zero Configuration Utility icon appears on your computer's system tray.

When your mouse pointer hovers over the icon, the status information of your wireless connection appears.

New Wireless Connection
To connect to a new wireless network:

1. Right-click the Windows XP Wireless Zero Configuration icon in your computer's system tray, then click View Available Wireless Networks. A window displays the available wireless networks.
2. Select the network that you want, then click Connect.
   If the network uses wireless security, go to Step 4. Otherwise, continue to Step 3.
   
3. Click Connect Anyway to connect the adapter to your unsecured network. Your computer now connects to the wireless network, and you are done.
   
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, enter the passphrase in the Network key and Confirm network key fields. Click Connect.
   
   Note
   Windows XP Wireless Zero Configuration does not support the use of a WEP passphrase. Enter the exact WEP key used by your wireless router or access point.
   Note
   If your network is using WPA2 security, make sure that you have installed the Update for Windows XP (KB893357), available at www.microsoft.com.
   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.

Troubleshooting

AE3000

Your computer does not recognize the adapter

• Make sure that the adapter is properly inserted into your computer's USB port.
• If you are using the adapter's USB cradle, make sure the adapter is properly inserted into the cradle, and that the cradle is properly connected to your computer's USB port.
• Connect the adapter into a different USB port.

The adapter does not work properly

• Remove the adapter, and then reinsert it into the computer's USB port.
• If you are using the adapter's USB cradle, try connecting the adapter directly into your computer's USB port.
• If the adapter is connected directly to your computer's USB port but sometimes the adapter cannot connect to your network, use the adapter's USB cradle to position the adapter further from electronic interference or metallic shielding.

Your computer cannot communicate with the other computers on your wireless network

1. Make sure that the computers are powered on.
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.

Specifications

Linksys AE3000

Specifications are subject to change without notice.
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