How to install driver for Linksys ae6000 wireless usb adapter

I am very new to linux and don't quite understand how to install/update anything via the command line. I am running 64 bit ubuntu 14.04 and have connected to the internet only when using the Ethernet cable. I have researched somewhat on what I need to do to install the WiFi USB adapter for linksys ae6000 but unfortunately I am very lost in the whole process. Do I need to build the driver and if so where do I start?

1 Answer

Steps:

1. Unplug WiFi dongle from USB

2. Update your sources and upgrade if any:

   sudo apt-get update
   sudo apt-get upgrade

3. Install GNU compiler collection:

   sudo apt-get install build-essential

4. Install git:

   sudo apt-get install git

5. Get sources:

   git clone 

6. Build driver:

   cd mediatek_mt7610u_sta_driver_linux-64bit
   make clean
   make
   sudo make install 

7. After the last command connect your USB WiFi adapter to any USB port.

8. If you still can't see it:

   sudo ifconfig ra0 up
   sudo service network-manager restart

Then you should have it working and seeing the wireless networks.

Thanks to pintu for making this possible