How to select 5GHz band for AE1000?

[rlcronin]

The product literature for the AE1000 says that you can select which band to use. However there doesn't seem to be an option to do that. I have an E4200 and when I set it up, it assigned my 5GHz and 2.4GHz bands the same SSID. If I configure the AE1000 to connect to that SSID, it seems to connect to the 2.4GHz band. Do I have to change the SSID for 5GHz and initiate a connection to it manually? Why doesn't the documentation address this?

[KoRnGtL15 · Accepted solution]

Always have 2 different SSID's. Example. HomeNetwork HomeNetwork5G Always conflicts when you name them the same as you are seeing.

[rlcronin]

Odd then that CiscoConnect sers both the same. Sigh. Thanks!

[KoRnGtL15]

I avoid the connect software like the plague. Always better to configure yourself. That software is geared towards people that are new to networking and know nothing about it.

[ASFOOR_2011]

I HAVE AE1000  AND AM USING MENATELECOM WIRELSS ROUTER

BUT I GET POOR SIGNAL  WHY?? MY ROUTER IT JUST 5 METE FAR AWAY

ANY ONE COULD HELP?????????

[baker0052008]

I already set up 2 SSIDs but my computer (using an AE1000) can only see the 2.4G network. The router is a Cisco E3000.

On 2.4G the reception is poor. I am a beginner to networking, please guide me how to set up the AE1000 to work on 5G. Thank you 

[mwh2385]

Can you help me with my AE1000? I have it connected to my other computer, but the signal is so weak that I can not ge the computer can receive the signal somethimes during the day. Is there a certain distance that the AE1000 has to be?

Thank you.

Mike Hallock

[Mark Uhde]

You state that you have poor signal on 2.4GHz, so I have to question why you would expect to get any signal at 5GHz. 2.4GHz has much better range, especially through obstacles.

[BrianTheSurvivor]

I have a couple of questions. 1: I am looking for instructions on how exactly to access the "set-up" functions that will allow me to change bands. This adapter is worse than my Belkin G Wireless USB Network Adapter (Which, since I have installed the Cisco/Linksys AE1000, won't work. Does the AE1000 driver/software remove all other wireless adapter drivers?) I have tried everything the help pages tell me but no luck. Ideally, I would appreciate detailed walk-through instructions as I am not too savvy when things start getting too technical.

2: I did notice one sentence/item that mentioned the adapter automatically selecting the proper band to use. Is this true?

3: Is it just me or does the 'Live Chat' not work?

I appreciate any help anyone may be able to provide me.

Thank you,

Brian

[ScarletJamie]

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BrianTheSurvivor wrote:

I have a couple of questions. 1: I am looking for instructions on how exactly to access the "set-up" functions that will allow me to change bands. This adapter is worse than my Belkin G Wireless USB Network Adapter (Which, since I have installed the Cisco/Linksys AE1000, won't work. Does the AE1000 driver/software remove all other wireless adapter drivers?) I have tried everything the help pages tell me but no luck. Ideally, I would appreciate detailed walk-through instructions as I am not too savvy when things start getting too technical.

2: I did notice one sentence/item that mentioned the adapter automatically selecting the proper band to use. Is this true?

3: Is it just me or does the 'Live Chat' not work?

I appreciate any help anyone may be able to provide me.

Thank you,

Brian

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This type of adapter is dual-band and can connect to both the 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz networks. If you prefer to use the 2.4 GHz/5 GHz wireless band, you can manually change that on the router. What brand/model of router you have?