Atheros AR50xx Driver Download
The AR50xx is a network device manufactured by Atheros. Issues like weak Wi-Fi signal, slow DNS lookup, duplicate IP addresses, slow network and excessive CPU usage can be solved by updating this driver. This version of "802.11b_g_Atheros_Wireless_Lan_Driver_7.1.0.90.zip" has been downloaded 298 times with a user rating of 5 out of 5 stars, based on 11 reviews. It is compatible with PCs running Windows Vista and Windows XP, among other operating systems. The total disk space used for this update is 2.7 MB.
Supported Models
AR50xx
Manufacturers
Supported Operating Systems
Windows Vista, Windows Vista (64 bit), Windows 2003, Windows 2003 (64 bit), Windows XP, Windows 2000, Windows NT4
File Name
Versions
7.1.0.90 (9-Nov-2006)
Additional Notes
Version: 7.1.0.90
File name: 802.11b_g_Atheros_Wireless_Lan_Driver_7.1.0.90.zip
File size: 2.56 MB.
Operating system: Windows XP 32-bit/AMD 64-bit / 2003 32-bit/AMD 64-bit
Date added: November 09, 2006
From Acer :
This package supports the following driver models / Chipset numbers:
Atheros AR5002G Wireless Network Adapter
Atheros AR5002X Wireless Network Adapter
Atheros AR5004G Wireless Network Adapter
Atheros AR5004X Wireless Network Adapter
Atheros AR5005GS Wireless Network Adapter
Atheros AR5005G Wireless Network Adapter
Atheros AR5006XS Wireless Network Adapter
Atheros AR5006X Wireless Network Adapter
Atheros AR5006EXS Wireless Network Adapter
Atheros AR5006EX Wireless Network Adapter
Uploaded By
Jerry K (DG Member) on 26-Jul-2010
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How to Update AR50xx Device Drivers Quickly & Easily
Step 1 - Download Your Driver
To get the AR50xx driver, click the green download button above. After you complete your download, move on to Step 2.
If the driver listed is not the right version or operating system, search our driver archive for the correct version. Enter Atheros AR50xx into the search box above and then submit. In the results, choose the best match for your PC and operating system.
Tech Tip: If you are having trouble deciding which is the right driver, try the Atheros Driver Update Utility. It is a software utility which automatically finds and downloads the right driver.
Step 2 - Install Your Driver
Once you have downloaded your new driver, you'll need to install it. In Windows, use a built-in utility called Device Manager, which allows you to see all of the devices recognized by your system, and the drivers associated with them.
How to Open Device Manager
In Windows 11, Windows 10 & Windows 8.1, right-click the Start menu and select Device Manager
In Windows 8, swipe up from the bottom, or right-click anywhere on the desktop and choose "All Apps" -> swipe or scroll right and choose "Control Panel" (under Windows System section) -> Hardware and Sound -> Device Manager
In Windows 7, click Start -> Control Panel -> Hardware and Sound -> Device Manager
In Windows Vista, click Start -> Control Panel -> System and Maintenance -> Device Manager
In Windows XP, click Start -> Control Panel -> Performance and Maintenance -> System -> Hardware tab -> Device Manager button
How to Install a driver from Device Manager
Locate the device and model that is having the issue and double-click on it to open the Properties dialog box.
Select the Driver tab.
Click the Update Driver button and follow the instructions.
In most cases, you will need to reboot your computer in order for the driver update to take effect.
Tech Tip: Driver downloads and updates come in a variety of file formats with different file extensions. For example, you may have downloaded an EXE, INF, ZIP, or SYS file. Each file type has a slighty different installation procedure to follow.
For more help, visit our Driver Support Page for step-by-step videos on how to install drivers for every file type.