Atheros L2 Fast Ethernet Controller Driver Download
The L2 Fast Ethernet Controller 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. Visitors have downloaded this file "5_L2_0305.zip" 497 times with an aggregate rating of 4 out of 5 stars based on 5 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 1.8 MB.
Supported Models
Atheros L2 Fast Ethernet Controller
Atheros L2 Fast Ethernet 10/100 Base-T Controller
Atheros L2 Fast Ethernet 10/100Base-T Controller
Manufacturers
Supported Operating Systems
Windows Vista, Windows Vista (64 bit), Windows 2003, Windows XP, Windows XP (64 bit), Windows 2000
File Name
Versions
2.6.7.17 (16-Oct-2008)
Additional Notes
Atheros LAN chip driver for ECS Elitegroup Socket 437 (Atom) model 945GCD-I330 (V1.0) motherboard (VS-AD330)
Device Name: Atheros L2 Fast Ethernet Controller Driver
Driver File Name: 5_L2_0305.zip
File Size: 1.70 MB.
Version: v2.6.7.17
Release Date: 2008/10/16
Update Description: New version.
Supported OS's: Windows XP 32-bit edition; Windows XP 64-bit edition; Windows Vista 64-bit; Windows Vista 32-bit
Note: Before installing this driver, you must install the Microsoft UAA driver. It can be found here:
http://members.driverguide.com/driver/detail.php?driverid=1819316
Uploaded By
Jerry K (DG Member) on 24-Jun-2011
Device Hardware IDs
HDAUDIO\FUNC_01&VEN_1106&DEV_E721&SUBSYS_10192683&REV_1001
PCI\VEN_1969&DEV_2048&SUBSYS_14151043&REV_A0
PCI\VEN_1969&DEV_2048&SUBSYS_14151043&REV_A0\4&1F883D9F&0&0030
PCI\VEN_1969&DEV_2048&SUBSYS_14151043&REV_A0\4&E37206E&0&0030
PCI\VEN_1969&DEV_2048&SUBSYS_20481019&REV_A0
PCI\VEN_1969&DEV_2048&SUBSYS_20481019&REV_A0\4&291693EB&0&00E2
PCI\VEN_1969&DEV_2048&SUBSYS_20481019&REV_A0\4&56138DB&0&00E0
Compatible IDs
HDAUDIO\FUNC_01&VEN_1106&DEV_E721
Related Driver Updates
Driver Contents File List
The following files are found inside the driver download file.
| Name | Size | Date |
|---|---|---|
| L2/DriUpdate32.exe | 75.8 KB | 20 Jun 2007 |
| L2/DriUpdate64.exe | 82.4 KB | 20 Jun 2007 |
| L2/RIS/Win2003_32/l251x86.cat | 8.9 KB | 27 Oct 2008 |
| L2/RIS/Win2003_32/l251x86.inf | 6.6 KB | 17 Oct 2008 |
| L2/RIS/Win2003_32/l251x86.sys | 30.7 KB | 16 Oct 2008 |
| L2/RIS/Win2k/l250x86.inf | 6.7 KB | 17 Oct 2008 |
| L2/RIS/Win2k/l250x86.sys | 28.9 KB | 16 Oct 2008 |
| L2/RIS/WinXP2003_64/l251x64.cat | 8.9 KB | 27 Oct 2008 |
| L2/RIS/WinXP2003_64/l251x64.inf | 6.6 KB | 17 Oct 2008 |
| L2/RIS/WinXP2003_64/l251x64.sys | 37.9 KB | 16 Oct 2008 |
| L2/RIS/WinXP_32/l251x86.cat | 8.9 KB | 27 Oct 2008 |
| L2/RIS/WinXP_32/l251x86.inf | 6.6 KB | 17 Oct 2008 |
| L2/RIS/WinXP_32/l251x86.sys | 30.7 KB | 16 Oct 2008 |
| L2/RIS/vista_32/l260x86.cat | 8.8 KB | 27 Oct 2008 |
| L2/RIS/vista_32/l260x86.inf | 6.8 KB | 17 Oct 2008 |
| L2/RIS/vista_32/l260x86.sys | 29.2 KB | 16 Oct 2008 |
| L2/RIS/vista_64/l260x64.cat | 8.8 KB | 27 Oct 2008 |
| L2/RIS/vista_64/l260x64.inf | 6.8 KB | 17 Oct 2008 |
| L2/RIS/vista_64/l260x64.sys | 34.8 KB | 16 Oct 2008 |
| L2/Win2003_32/l251x86.cat | 8.9 KB | 27 Oct 2008 |
| L2/Win2003_32/l251x86.inf | 6.6 KB | 17 Oct 2008 |
| L2/Win2003_32/l251x86.sys | 30.7 KB | 16 Oct 2008 |
| L2/Win2k/l250x86.inf | 6.7 KB | 17 Oct 2008 |
| L2/Win2k/l250x86.sys | 28.9 KB | 16 Oct 2008 |
| L2/WinXP2003_64/l251x64.cat | 8.9 KB | 27 Oct 2008 |
| L2/WinXP2003_64/l251x64.inf | 6.6 KB | 17 Oct 2008 |
| L2/WinXP2003_64/l251x64.sys | 37.9 KB | 16 Oct 2008 |
| L2/WinXP_32/l251x86.cat | 8.9 KB | 27 Oct 2008 |
| L2/WinXP_32/l251x86.inf | 6.6 KB | 17 Oct 2008 |
| L2/WinXP_32/l251x86.sys | 30.7 KB | 16 Oct 2008 |
| L2/data1.cab | 324.8 KB | 15 Nov 2007 |
| L2/data1.cab/_Support_Build_Generated_Support_Files/FontData.ini | 39 bytes | 10 Sep 2015 |
| L2/data1.cab/_Support_English_Files/_IsRes.dll | 385.0 KB | 10 Sep 2015 |
| L2/data1.cab/_Support_Language_Independent_OS_Independent_Files/license.txt | 16.2 KB | 10 Sep 2015 |
| L2/data1.cab/_Support_Language_Independent_OS_Independent_Files/vssver.scc | 48 bytes | 10 Sep 2015 |
| L2/data1.cab/_Support_Misc_Support_Files/corecomp.ini | 65.5 KB | 10 Sep 2015 |
| L2/data1.cab/_Support_Non-SelfRegistering/default.pal | 1.2 KB | 10 Sep 2015 |
| L2/data1.cab/_Support_Non-SelfRegistering/isrt.dll | 426.0 KB | 10 Sep 2015 |
| L2/data2.cab | 512 bytes | 15 Nov 2007 |
| L2/data2.cab/_Support_Build_Generated_Support_Files/FontData.ini | 39 bytes | 10 Sep 2015 |
| L2/data2.cab/_Support_English_Files/_IsRes.dll | 385.0 KB | 10 Sep 2015 |
| L2/data2.cab/_Support_Language_Independent_OS_Independent_Files/license.txt | 16.2 KB | 10 Sep 2015 |
| L2/data2.cab/_Support_Language_Independent_OS_Independent_Files/vssver.scc | 48 bytes | 10 Sep 2015 |
| L2/data2.cab/_Support_Misc_Support_Files/corecomp.ini | 65.5 KB | 10 Sep 2015 |
| L2/data2.cab/_Support_Non-SelfRegistering/default.pal | 1.2 KB | 10 Sep 2015 |
| L2/data2.cab/_Support_Non-SelfRegistering/isrt.dll | 426.0 KB | 10 Sep 2015 |
| L2/engine32.cab | 543.5 KB | 7 Apr 2005 |
| L2/engine32.cab/DotNetInstaller.exe | 5.6 KB | 3 Apr 2005 |
| L2/engine32.cab/IKernel.dll | 753.7 KB | 3 Apr 2005 |
| L2/engine32.cab/ISBEW64.exe | 124.4 KB | 3 Apr 2005 |
| L2/engine32.cab/ISBEW64.rgs | 570 bytes | 3 Apr 2005 |
| L2/engine32.cab/ISBEW64A.exe | 63.5 KB | 3 Apr 2005 |
| L2/engine32.cab/ISProBE9x.tlb | 128.9 KB | 3 Apr 2005 |
| L2/engine32.cab/ISProBENT.tlb | 117.8 KB | 3 Apr 2005 |
| L2/engine32.cab/IScript.dll | 274.4 KB | 3 Apr 2005 |
| L2/engine32.cab/IUser.dll | 184.3 KB | 3 Apr 2005 |
| L2/engine32.cab/IsBEW64.tlb | 2.4 KB | 3 Apr 2005 |
| L2/engine32.cab/ctor.dll | 69.7 KB | 3 Apr 2005 |
| L2/engine32.cab/iKernel.rgs | 38.1 KB | 3 Apr 2005 |
| L2/engine32.cab/objectps.dll | 32.8 KB | 3 Apr 2005 |
| L2/layout.bin | 473 bytes | 15 Nov 2007 |
| L2/readme.txt | 2.7 KB | 16 Aug 2007 |
| L2/setup.exe | 121.1 KB | 7 Apr 2005 |
| L2/setup.ibt | 382.1 KB | 15 Nov 2007 |
| L2/setup.ini | 765 bytes | 17 Oct 2008 |
| L2/setup.isn | 44.9 KB | 4 Apr 2005 |
| L2/vista_32/l260x86.cat | 8.8 KB | 27 Oct 2008 |
| L2/vista_32/l260x86.inf | 6.8 KB | 17 Oct 2008 |
| L2/vista_32/l260x86.sys | 29.2 KB | 16 Oct 2008 |
| L2/vista_64/l260x64.cat | 8.8 KB | 27 Oct 2008 |
| L2/vista_64/l260x64.inf | 6.8 KB | 17 Oct 2008 |
| L2/vista_64/l260x64.sys | 34.8 KB | 16 Oct 2008 |
How to Update Atheros L2 Fast Ethernet Controller Device Drivers Quickly & Easily
Step 1 - Download Your Driver
To get the Atheros L2 Fast Ethernet Controller 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 L2 Fast Ethernet Controller 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.