Atheros AR9485 Wireless Network Adapter Driver Download
The AR9485 Wireless Network Adapter 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 "atheros_ar5xxx_ar9xxx_wireless_10_0_297_whql.zip" has been downloaded 11,745 times with a user rating of 5 out of 5 stars, based on 8 reviews. Our users report success installing this driver update on PCs running Windows 10. The total disk space used for this update is 51.2 MB.
Supported Models
AR9485 Wireless Network Adapter
Gigabyte GN-WI01GT (mini) PCI-E WLAN Card
Gigabyte GN-WI01HT (mini) PCI WLAN Card
Gigabyte GN-WI03N (mini) PCI WLAN Card
Gigabyte GN-WI06N (mini) PCI Express WLAN Card
Gigabyte GN-WI07HT (mini) PCI-E WLAN Card
Gigabyte GN-WIAG/GN-WPEAG (mini) PCI WLAN Card
Gigabyte GN-WIAH (mini) PCI WLAN Card
Manufacturers
Supported Operating Systems
Windows 11, Windows 10, Windows 10 (64 bit), Windows 8.1, Windows 8.1 (64 bit), Windows 8, Windows 8 (64 bit), Windows 7, Windows 7 (64 bit), Windows Vista, Windows Vista (64 bit), Windows XP
File Name
Versions
10.0.0.274 (27-Nov-2013)
Uploaded By
Sam H. (DG Member) on 4-Mar-2016
Ratings & Reviews
See all Atheros AR9485 Wireless Network Adapter ratings and reviews
Device Hardware IDs
PCI\VEN_168C&DEV_0013&SUBSYS_E8011458
PCI\VEN_168C&DEV_0013&SUBSYS_E8111458
PCI\VEN_168C&DEV_0013&SUBSYS_E8141458
PCI\VEN_168C&DEV_0013&SUBSYS_E9011458
PCI\VEN_168C&DEV_0013&SUBSYS_E9111458
PCI\VEN_168C&DEV_0013&SUBSYS_E9121458
PCI\VEN_168C&DEV_001B&SUBSYS_E9011458
PCI\VEN_168C&DEV_001C&SUBSYS_E9131458
PCI\VEN_168C&DEV_001C&SUBSYS_E9131458&REV_01
PCI\VEN_168C&DEV_001C&SUBSYS_E9171458
PCI\VEN_168C&DEV_001C&SUBSYS_E9181458
PCI\VEN_168C&DEV_0023&SUBSYS_E9141458
Compatible IDs
Related Driver Updates
Driver Contents File List
The following files are found inside the driver download file.
| Name | Size | Date |
|---|---|---|
| WLAN_Atheros_10.0.0.297/0x0404.ini | 10.7 KB | 9 Aug 2011 |
| WLAN_Atheros_10.0.0.297/0x0405.ini | 23.3 KB | 22 Jun 2010 |
| WLAN_Atheros_10.0.0.297/0x0406.ini | 23.9 KB | 22 Jun 2010 |
| WLAN_Atheros_10.0.0.297/0x0407.ini | 25.9 KB | 16 Mar 2012 |
| WLAN_Atheros_10.0.0.297/0x0408.ini | 27.4 KB | 22 Jun 2010 |
| WLAN_Atheros_10.0.0.297/0x0409.ini | 22.5 KB | 24 Mar 2010 |
| WLAN_Atheros_10.0.0.297/0x040a.ini | 25.1 KB | 22 Jun 2010 |
| WLAN_Atheros_10.0.0.297/0x040b.ini | 22.7 KB | 22 Jun 2010 |
| WLAN_Atheros_10.0.0.297/0x040c.ini | 26.3 KB | 22 Jun 2010 |
| WLAN_Atheros_10.0.0.297/0x040e.ini | 23.3 KB | 22 Jun 2010 |
| WLAN_Atheros_10.0.0.297/0x0410.ini | 25.2 KB | 22 Jun 2010 |
| WLAN_Atheros_10.0.0.297/0x0411.ini | 15.0 KB | 16 Mar 2012 |
| WLAN_Atheros_10.0.0.297/0x0412.ini | 14.1 KB | 3 Apr 2012 |
| WLAN_Atheros_10.0.0.297/0x0413.ini | 25.0 KB | 22 Jun 2010 |
| WLAN_Atheros_10.0.0.297/0x0414.ini | 24.0 KB | 22 Jun 2010 |
| WLAN_Atheros_10.0.0.297/0x0415.ini | 24.3 KB | 16 Mar 2012 |
| WLAN_Atheros_10.0.0.297/0x0416.ini | 24.1 KB | 22 Jun 2010 |
| WLAN_Atheros_10.0.0.297/0x0419.ini | 23.4 KB | 22 Jun 2010 |
| WLAN_Atheros_10.0.0.297/0x041b.ini | 23.5 KB | 16 Mar 2012 |
| WLAN_Atheros_10.0.0.297/0x041d.ini | 23.4 KB | 22 Jun 2010 |
| WLAN_Atheros_10.0.0.297/0x041f.ini | 23.0 KB | 22 Jun 2010 |
| WLAN_Atheros_10.0.0.297/0x0804.ini | 10.8 KB | 22 Jun 2010 |
| WLAN_Atheros_10.0.0.297/0x0816.ini | 24.8 KB | 22 Jun 2010 |
| WLAN_Atheros_10.0.0.297/0x0c04.ini | 10.7 KB | 17 Jan 2013 |
| WLAN_Atheros_10.0.0.297/0x0c1a.ini | 24.0 KB | 10 Jul 2010 |
| WLAN_Atheros_10.0.0.297/ICSStop.exe | 1.7 MB | 7 Jun 2011 |
| WLAN_Atheros_10.0.0.297/ISSetup.dll | 628.4 KB | 12 Jun 2014 |
| WLAN_Atheros_10.0.0.297/Win7/athr.sys | 3.3 MB | 13 Jul 2014 |
| WLAN_Atheros_10.0.0.297/Win7/athrext.cat | 91.2 KB | 23 Jul 2014 |
| WLAN_Atheros_10.0.0.297/Win7/athrextx.cat | 91.2 KB | 23 Jul 2014 |
| WLAN_Atheros_10.0.0.297/Win7/athrx.sys | 4.1 MB | 13 Jul 2014 |
| WLAN_Atheros_10.0.0.297/Win7/netathr.inf | 633.3 KB | 23 Jul 2014 |
| WLAN_Atheros_10.0.0.297/Win7/netathrx.inf | 634.6 KB | 23 Jul 2014 |
| WLAN_Atheros_10.0.0.297/Win8/athw8.cat | 92.5 KB | 12 Jun 2014 |
| WLAN_Atheros_10.0.0.297/Win8/athw8.inf | 398.3 KB | 12 Jun 2014 |
| WLAN_Atheros_10.0.0.297/Win8/athw8.sys | 3.0 MB | 13 Mar 2014 |
| WLAN_Atheros_10.0.0.297/Win8/athw8x.cat | 92.5 KB | 12 Jun 2014 |
| WLAN_Atheros_10.0.0.297/Win8/athw8x.inf | 400.2 KB | 12 Jun 2014 |
| WLAN_Atheros_10.0.0.297/Win8/athw8x.sys | 4.0 MB | 13 Mar 2014 |
| WLAN_Atheros_10.0.0.297/WinBlue/athwb.cat | 93.3 KB | 23 Jul 2014 |
| WLAN_Atheros_10.0.0.297/WinBlue/athwb.inf | 411.3 KB | 23 Jul 2014 |
| WLAN_Atheros_10.0.0.297/WinBlue/athwb.sys | 2.9 MB | 11 Jul 2014 |
| WLAN_Atheros_10.0.0.297/WinBlue/athwbx.cat | 93.3 KB | 23 Jul 2014 |
| WLAN_Atheros_10.0.0.297/WinBlue/athwbx.inf | 413.0 KB | 23 Jul 2014 |
| WLAN_Atheros_10.0.0.297/WinBlue/athwbx.sys | 3.9 MB | 11 Jul 2014 |
| WLAN_Atheros_10.0.0.297/WinXP/athw.sys | 2.2 MB | 27 Nov 2013 |
| WLAN_Atheros_10.0.0.297/WinXP/athwx.sys | 3.1 MB | 27 Nov 2013 |
| WLAN_Atheros_10.0.0.297/WinXP/netathw.cat | 75.3 KB | 12 Jun 2014 |
| WLAN_Atheros_10.0.0.297/WinXP/netathw.inf | 290.1 KB | 12 Jun 2014 |
| WLAN_Atheros_10.0.0.297/WinXP/netathwx.cat | 75.5 KB | 12 Jun 2014 |
| WLAN_Atheros_10.0.0.297/WinXP/netathwx.inf | 454.5 KB | 12 Jun 2014 |
| WLAN_Atheros_10.0.0.297/data1.cab | 14.7 MB | 12 Jun 2014 |
| WLAN_Atheros_10.0.0.297/data2.cab | 25.3 MB | 12 Jun 2014 |
| WLAN_Atheros_10.0.0.297/default.ath | 66 bytes | 25 Feb 2013 |
| WLAN_Atheros_10.0.0.297/layout.bin | 1.3 KB | 12 Jun 2014 |
| WLAN_Atheros_10.0.0.297/setup.exe | 811.6 KB | 12 Jun 2014 |
| WLAN_Atheros_10.0.0.297/setup.ini | 2.9 KB | 12 Jun 2014 |
How to Update AR9485 Wireless Network Adapter Device Drivers Quickly & Easily
Step 1 - Download Your Driver
To get the AR9485 Wireless Network Adapter 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 AR9485 Wireless Network Adapter 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.