Linksys AE1000 Wireless-N USB Adapter
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The Cisco AE1000 Wireless-N USB Adapter is a selectable dual band wireless adapter with a compact form factor. It plugs into an available USB port on your Windows-based computer and allows you to stream your stored content to devices around your home at wireless speeds of up to 300 Mbps. It offers WPA, WP2 and other enhanced security features. It also ships with a stand for optimal wireless signal coverage with a USB extension cable.
- Wireless data transfer speeds of up to 300 Mbps
- Enhanced security features like WPA, WP2
- 5 GHz band avoids interference from 2.4 GHz wireless networks
- Allows you to stream stored content to devices around your home
- Comes with stand for optimal wireless signal coverage and USB extension cable
- Compact size, weighing just 0.39 ounces
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| Adapter | |
|---|---|
| Interface | USB |
| Standards | 802.11n, 802.11a, 802.11b, 802.11g |
| Sensitivity |
-84 dBm @ 11 Mbps -70 dBm @ 54 Mbps -83 dBm @ 2.4 GHz/5 GHz, MCS0, HT20 -80 dBm @ 2.4 GHz/5 GHz, MCS0, HT40 -83 dBm @ 2.4 GHz/5 GHz, MCS8, HT20 -80 dBm @ 2.4 GHz/5 GHz, MCS8, HT40 -65 dBm @ 2.4 GHz/5 GHz, MCS15, HT20 -62 dBm @ 2.4 GHz/5 GHz, MCS15, HT40 |
| Data Rate | Up to 300 Mbps |
| Security |
WEP, WPA and WPA2 Personal,WPA and WPA2 Enterprise Up to 128-Bit Encryption |
| Antenna |
802.11a: 5 GHz / 4 dBi 802.11g: 2.4 GHz / TX0: 0.5 dBi, TX1: 1.4 dBi |
| Transmission Power |
2.4 GHz @ 11 Mbps data rate: 18 dBm ± 1.5 dBm 2.4 GHz @ 54 Mbps data rate: 14 dBm ± 1.5 dBm 5 GHz @ 54Mbps data rate: 12 dBm ± 1.5 dBm 2.4 GHz, 11N (MCS0, HT20/40): 18 dBm ± 1.5 dBm 2.4 GHz, 11N (MCS8, HT20/40): 18 dBm ± 1.5 dBm 2.4 GHz, 11N (MCS15, HT20/40): 12 dBm ± 1.5 dBm 5 GHz, 11N (MCS0, HT20/40): 16 dBm ± 1.5 dBm 5 GHz, 11N (MCS8, HT20/40): 16 dBm ± 1.5 dBm 5 GHz, 11N (MCS15, HT20/40): 10 dBm ± 1.5 dBm |
| LED | Link/Act |
| General Attributes | |
|---|---|
| System Requirements |
Desktop or laptop PC with 1 GHz or faster processor and 512 MB or more RAM Available USB 2.0 port Windows: XP SP3, Vista SP1, Windows 7 |
| Power Consumption |
TX (2.4 GHz): 330 mA, HT20; 340 mA HT40 at 5V TX (5 GHz): 400 mA, HT20; 430 mA HT40 at 5V RX (2.4 GHz): 140 mA, HT20; 160 mA HT40 at 5V RX (5 GHz): 150 mA, HT20; 180 mA HT40 at 5V Standby: 150 mA Radio Off: 20 mA |
| Certifications | FCC, CE, IC, UL, RoHS, WEEE, IDA, C-Tick, Wi-Fi A/B/G/N |
| Operating Temperature | 32 to 104° F (0 to 40° C) |
| Storage Temperature | -4 to 158° F (-20 to 70%deg C) |
| Humidity |
Operating: 10 to 85% Noncondensing Storage: 5 to 90% Noncondensing |
| Dimensions (WxHxD) | 3.15 x 1.00 x 0.49" (79.9 x 25.4 x 12.4 mm) |
| Weight | 0.39 oz (11 g) |
REVIEW SNAPSHOT®
by PowerReviews(based on 9 reviews)
Ratings Distribution
78%
of respondents would recommend this to a friend.
Pros
- Easy to set up (8)
- Fast (6)
- Fast connection (6)
- Secure connection (5)
- Reliable connection (4)
Cons
Best Uses
- Home network (5)
- Reviewer Profile:
- High bandwidth user (8)
- Primary use:
- Personal (8)
- Computer Platform:
- PC (6)
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Pros
- Easy To Set Up
- Fast
- Fast Connection Speed
- Reliable connection
- Secure Connection
Cons
Best Uses
Comments about Linksys AE1000 Wireless-N USB Adapter:
PC served via wi-fi is in a room full of metal file cabinets that attenuated the signal. Placing the adapter on top of one of the file cabinets made the signal much stronger and the speed faster
- Primary use:
- Personal
- Computer Platform:
- PC
Pros
- Easy To Set Up
- Fast Connection Speed
- Secure Connection
Cons
- None
Best Uses
- Home network
Comments about Linksys AE1000 Wireless-N USB Adapter:
Fast and very easy to setup.
Has a long cable so you can use it on a desktop that is on the floor or inside a cabinet.
- Primary use:
- Personal
- Computer Platform:
- PC
Pros
- Easy To Set Up
- Fast
- Fast Connection Speed
- Secure Connection
Cons
- Older system vs software
Best Uses
- Home network
Comments about Linksys AE1000 Wireless-N USB Adapter:
We bought this to bring wireless into our living room. When it works, it works great. Our wireless is in a room about 30 feet away and goes through three walls, so no complaints there. The only drawback is that we have to "reinstall" it every time the computer reboots. However, we have it installed on a much older system, so I suspect the problem lies there rather than with the adapter itself.
- Primary use:
- Personal
- Computer Platform:
- PC
Pros
- Easy To Set Up
- Nice Looking
- Reliable connection
- Small
Cons
Best Uses
Comments about Linksys AE1000 Wireless-N USB Adapter:
I first connected the AE1000 to a new Windows 7 computer so that I could transfer files from my old Vista computer. It worked GREAT, not a problem. I then hooked it to the Vista computer so that if I found something I had forgotten to transfer I could get it later, also not a problem. It connected to my old LinkSys G router first try.
- Primary use:
- Business
- Computer Platform:
- PC
Pros
- Easy To Set Up
- Fast
- Fast Connection Speed
Cons
Best Uses
- Home network
Comments about Linksys AE1000 Wireless-N USB Adapter:
Can't say enough about it. Load the setup CD and plug in the adapter. CD walks you through everything. I was done within minutes.
- Primary use:
- Personal
- Computer Platform:
- PC
Pros
- Fast
- Reliable connection
- Secure Connection
Cons
Best Uses
- Large Networks
Comments about Linksys AE1000 Wireless-N USB Adapter:
excellent product, would recommend
- Primary use:
- Personal
- Computer Platform:
- Other
Pros
- Easy To Set Up
- Fast
- Fast Connection Speed
- Reliable connection
- Secure Connection
Cons
Best Uses
- Home network
Comments about Linksys AE1000 Wireless-N USB Adapter:
Very easy to hook up and install. Just followed the directions and connected with no problem
- Primary use:
- Personal
- Computer Platform:
- PC
Pros
- Easy To Set Up
- Fast
- Fast Connection Speed
Cons
- Unreliable connection
Best Uses
- Home network
Comments about Linksys AE1000 Wireless-N USB Adapter:
This wireless adapter is extremely easy to set up, and data transfer speeds are a lot faster than the original wireless G on my desktop. Right now I just use it for Internet connectivity, and I'm getting fairly consistent upload/download speeds of about 24/30 Mbps, respectively (my fiber optic Internet subscription is 30 Mbps symmetrical upload/download) compared to around 9/15 up/down speeds with my old wireless G. Having said all that, the new adapter frequently disconnects and I have to unplug it and plug it back in to regain connectivity. I don't think I'll buy any more Linsys products; I've had two routers that would periodically have to be reset like this too. Win. 7 x64 Ultimate, Intel Core 2 Quad Q6600 2.4 GHz, 6 GB DDR2 RAM
- Primary use:
- Personal
Pros
- Easy To Set Up
Cons
- Slow Connection Speed
- Unreliable connection
Best Uses
Comments about Linksys AE1000 Wireless-N USB Adapter:
I bought this to improve my reception in my two story house, as I had pretty poor reception with the built in G wireless card on my Dell Computer. The AE 1000 has even worse reception and won't access the 5 gigahertz channel at all in the area where I use the coomputer. Linksys' response is that interference from my metal firebox must be obstructing. However, the built in N wireless adapter on another Dell computer used in same room gets 4 bars of reception (vs 1 bar on AE 1000). Somehow the firebox doesn't interefere with the Dell N card. The Dell is not dual-band so don't know if the 5 gigahertz side would work.
- Primary use:
- Personal
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- Setup Software and User Guide on CD-ROM
- Stand
- USB Extension Cable
- 1-Year Limited Warranty
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