The AR9285 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 driver - "AR9285.zip" - has been downloaded 1,231 times and is rated 3 out of 5 stars based on 13 reviews. Compatibility for this driver update includes PCs running Windows operating systems such as Windows 7 and Windows Vista. The total disk space used for this update is 31.0 MB.
AR9285
Windows 7, Windows 7 (64 bit), Windows 2008, Windows 2008 (64 bit), Windows Vista, Windows Vista (64 bit)
8.0.0.171 (22-Mar-2010)
Atheros Marvell AR9285 Para Vista ver 9.1.0.328
Para Win7-64 ver8.0.0.171
Drivers OEM de HP-dm3 y Sony VAIO vpcyb15LA mini 11.1
*** Solo Vista y Win7, no creo que funcionen en Windows XP **
Josepe (DG Member) on 21-Jun-2012
The following files are found inside the driver download file.
Name | Size | Date |
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AR9285-combo-wifi-AW-NE785_PNP/Win7_64_8.0.0.316/2KSETUP.INI | 198 bytes | 22 Mar 2010 |
AR9285-combo-wifi-AW-NE785_PNP/Win7_64_8.0.0.316/PNPINST64.exe | 365.1 KB | 9 Nov 2009 |
AR9285-combo-wifi-AW-NE785_PNP/Win7_64_8.0.0.316/athrextx.cat | 53.4 KB | 9 Mar 2010 |
AR9285-combo-wifi-AW-NE785_PNP/Win7_64_8.0.0.316/athrx.sys | 1.6 MB | 2 Mar 2010 |
AR9285-combo-wifi-AW-NE785_PNP/Win7_64_8.0.0.316/netathrx.inf | 330.0 KB | 2 Mar 2010 |
AR9285-marvell-atheros/Win7-64/MRDWLL-00211220-0042.EXE | 1.5 MB | 18 Dec 2010 |
AR9285-marvell-atheros/vista-9.1.0.328-whql.zip | 5.8 MB | 18 Dec 2010 |
AR9285-marvell-atheros/vista-9.1.0.328-whql.zip/athr.pdb | 7.9 MB | 26 Sep 2010 |
AR9285-marvell-atheros/vista-9.1.0.328-whql.zip/athr.sys | 1.9 MB | 26 Sep 2010 |
AR9285-marvell-atheros/vista-9.1.0.328-whql.zip/athrext.cat | 9.0 KB | 1 Oct 2010 |
AR9285-marvell-atheros/vista-9.1.0.328-whql.zip/athrextx.cat | 9.0 KB | 1 Oct 2010 |
AR9285-marvell-atheros/vista-9.1.0.328-whql.zip/athrx.pdb | 7.2 MB | 26 Sep 2010 |
AR9285-marvell-atheros/vista-9.1.0.328-whql.zip/athrx.sys | 2.4 MB | 26 Sep 2010 |
AR9285-marvell-atheros/vista-9.1.0.328-whql.zip/netathv.inf | 21.4 KB | 26 Sep 2010 |
AR9285-marvell-atheros/vista-9.1.0.328-whql.zip/netathvx.inf | 21.5 KB | 26 Sep 2010 |
AR9285-marvell-atheros/win7-32/atheros.url | 46 bytes | 1 Jan 2010 |
AR9285-marvell-atheros/win7-32/athr.sys | 2.1 MB | 13 Nov 2010 |
AR9285-marvell-atheros/win7-32/athrext.cat | 61.5 KB | 17 Nov 2010 |
AR9285-marvell-atheros/win7-32/athrextx.cat | 61.5 KB | 17 Nov 2010 |
AR9285-marvell-atheros/win7-32/athrx.sys | 2.6 MB | 13 Nov 2010 |
AR9285-marvell-atheros/win7-32/netathr.inf | 401.7 KB | 13 Nov 2010 |
AR9285-marvell-atheros/win7-32/netathrx.inf | 403.5 KB | 13 Nov 2010 |
AR9285-win7-64(HP-dm3)/ATHEROSWLAN_WIN7_DRV_A6.100.cva | 5.0 KB | 25 Jul 2009 |
AR9285-win7-64(HP-dm3)/ISSetup.dll | 492.0 KB | 24 Jul 2009 |
AR9285-win7-64(HP-dm3)/_Setup.dll | 386.0 KB | 24 Jul 2009 |
AR9285-win7-64(HP-dm3)/athr.sys | 1.2 MB | 24 Jul 2009 |
AR9285-win7-64(HP-dm3)/athrext.cat | 8.7 KB | 24 Jul 2009 |
AR9285-win7-64(HP-dm3)/athrextx.cat | 8.7 KB | 24 Jul 2009 |
AR9285-win7-64(HP-dm3)/athrx.sys | 1.5 MB | 24 Jul 2009 |
AR9285-win7-64(HP-dm3)/data1.cab | 14.0 MB | 24 Jul 2009 |
AR9285-win7-64(HP-dm3)/data2.cab | 5.2 MB | 24 Jul 2009 |
AR9285-win7-64(HP-dm3)/layout.bin | 475 bytes | 24 Jul 2009 |
AR9285-win7-64(HP-dm3)/netathr.inf | 16.9 KB | 24 Jul 2009 |
AR9285-win7-64(HP-dm3)/netathrx.inf | 16.9 KB | 24 Jul 2009 |
AR9285-win7-64(HP-dm3)/setup.exe | 453.7 KB | 24 Jul 2009 |
AR9285-win7-64(HP-dm3)/setup.ini | 784 bytes | 24 Jul 2009 |
To get the AR9285 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 AR9285 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.
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.
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
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.