The WAB501 is a network device manufactured by NETGEAR. 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 "WAB_501_v12.zip" is rated (5 out of 5 stars) based on 174 downloads and 10 reviews. The uploader reports that this update will work successfully on PCs running Windows XP. The total disk space used for this update is 4.5 MB.
WAB501
Windows XP, Windows 2000, Windows ME, Windows 98
2.0.1.2541 (2002-08-30) via .inf
WAB501
Fixed the problem associating with D-link AP DWL-900AP+ or other TI solutions, when WEP key of AP is enabled and algorithm is set to open system.
Fixed the problem with Windows 98 SE: when the card is plugged in during the system boot up, it will freeze the system (blue screen or error message).
Automatically Channel selection (on the Configuration tab): If the Wireless mode is changed from 802.11a to 802.11b or from auto, the channel will not change automatically.
Improved the roaming response time by taking out unnecessary scanning process when the card roam to another Access Point.
802.11a/b Dual Band PC Card
This card supports Windows 98, Windows Me, Windows 2000, and Windows XP.
Alagappan (DG Staff Member) on 19-Aug-2006
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The following files are found inside the driver download file.
Name | Size | Date |
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AUTORUN.EXE | 531.8 KB | 19 Sep 2002 |
Driver/netwab51.cat | 26 bytes | 30 Aug 2002 |
Driver/netwab51.inf | 10.0 KB | 21 Oct 2002 |
Driver/stacfg01.cpl | 266.2 KB | 3 Sep 2002 |
Driver/stacfg01.dll | 266.2 KB | 3 Sep 2002 |
Driver/wab51nd5.sys | 238.5 KB | 21 Oct 2002 |
Utility/Setup.exe | 54.3 KB | 5 Oct 2000 |
Utility/Setup.ini | 51 bytes | 21 Oct 2002 |
Utility/data1.cab | 434.4 KB | 21 Oct 2002 |
Utility/data1.cab/App_Executables/pcandis3.vxd | 16.1 KB | 22 Jun 2015 |
Utility/data1.cab/App_Executables/pcandis4.sys | 16.1 KB | 22 Jun 2015 |
Utility/data1.cab/App_Executables/pcandis5.sys | 16.3 KB | 22 Jun 2015 |
Utility/data1.cab/App_Executables/w32n50.dll | 61.4 KB | 22 Jun 2015 |
Utility/data1.cab/App_Executables/wlancfg.exe | 365.6 KB | 22 Jun 2015 |
Utility/data1.cab/App_Executables/wlancfg2.exe | 1.0 MB | 22 Jun 2015 |
Utility/data1.cab/CAT98/netwab51.cat | 26 bytes | 22 Jun 2015 |
Utility/data1.cab/CPL98/stacfg01.cpl | 266.2 KB | 22 Jun 2015 |
Utility/data1.cab/DLL2K/stacfg01.dll | 266.2 KB | 22 Jun 2015 |
Utility/data1.cab/INF2K/netwab51.cat | 26 bytes | 22 Jun 2015 |
Utility/data1.cab/INF2K/netwab51.inf | 10.1 KB | 22 Jun 2015 |
Utility/data1.cab/INF98/netwab51.cat | 26 bytes | 22 Jun 2015 |
Utility/data1.cab/INF98/netwab51.inf | 10.1 KB | 22 Jun 2015 |
Utility/data1.cab/SYS2K/wab51nd5.sys | 238.5 KB | 22 Jun 2015 |
Utility/data1.cab/SYS98/wab51nd5.sys | 238.5 KB | 22 Jun 2015 |
Utility/data1.cab/_Engine_Engine_Files/corecomp.ini | 28.5 KB | 22 Jun 2015 |
Utility/data1.cab/_Engine_ScriptEngine/iscript.dll | 225.3 KB | 22 Jun 2015 |
Utility/data1.cab/_Engine_SelfRegistering/ctor.dll | 77.8 KB | 22 Jun 2015 |
Utility/data1.cab/_Engine_SelfRegistering/iuser.dll | 176.1 KB | 22 Jun 2015 |
Utility/data1.cab/_Engine_SelfRegistering/objectps.dll | 32.8 KB | 22 Jun 2015 |
Utility/data1.cab/_Support_English_Files/_IsRes.dll | 217.1 KB | 22 Jun 2015 |
Utility/data1.cab/_Support_English_String_Tables/value.shl | 792 bytes | 22 Jun 2015 |
Utility/data1.cab/_Support_English_String_Tables/value.shl.bak | 317 bytes | 22 Jun 2015 |
Utility/data1.cab/_Support_Language_Independent_OS_Independent_Files/_isuser.dll | 217.1 KB | 22 Jun 2015 |
Utility/data1.cab/_Support_Non-SelfRegistering/default.pal | 1.2 KB | 22 Jun 2015 |
Utility/data1.cab/_Support_Non-SelfRegistering/isrt.dll | 323.6 KB | 22 Jun 2015 |
Utility/data2.cab | 910.0 KB | 21 Oct 2002 |
Utility/data2.cab/App_Executables/pcandis3.vxd | 16.1 KB | 22 Jun 2015 |
Utility/data2.cab/App_Executables/pcandis4.sys | 16.1 KB | 22 Jun 2015 |
Utility/data2.cab/App_Executables/pcandis5.sys | 16.3 KB | 22 Jun 2015 |
Utility/data2.cab/App_Executables/w32n50.dll | 61.4 KB | 22 Jun 2015 |
Utility/data2.cab/App_Executables/wlancfg.exe | 365.6 KB | 22 Jun 2015 |
Utility/data2.cab/App_Executables/wlancfg2.exe | 1.0 MB | 22 Jun 2015 |
Utility/data2.cab/CAT98/netwab51.cat | 26 bytes | 22 Jun 2015 |
Utility/data2.cab/CPL98/stacfg01.cpl | 266.2 KB | 22 Jun 2015 |
Utility/data2.cab/DLL2K/stacfg01.dll | 266.2 KB | 22 Jun 2015 |
Utility/data2.cab/INF2K/netwab51.cat | 26 bytes | 22 Jun 2015 |
Utility/data2.cab/INF2K/netwab51.inf | 10.1 KB | 22 Jun 2015 |
Utility/data2.cab/INF98/netwab51.cat | 26 bytes | 22 Jun 2015 |
Utility/data2.cab/INF98/netwab51.inf | 10.1 KB | 22 Jun 2015 |
Utility/data2.cab/SYS2K/wab51nd5.sys | 238.5 KB | 22 Jun 2015 |
Utility/data2.cab/SYS98/wab51nd5.sys | 238.5 KB | 22 Jun 2015 |
Utility/data2.cab/_Engine_Engine_Files/corecomp.ini | 28.5 KB | 22 Jun 2015 |
Utility/data2.cab/_Engine_ScriptEngine/iscript.dll | 225.3 KB | 22 Jun 2015 |
Utility/data2.cab/_Engine_SelfRegistering/ctor.dll | 77.8 KB | 22 Jun 2015 |
Utility/data2.cab/_Engine_SelfRegistering/iuser.dll | 176.1 KB | 22 Jun 2015 |
Utility/data2.cab/_Engine_SelfRegistering/objectps.dll | 32.8 KB | 22 Jun 2015 |
Utility/data2.cab/_Support_English_Files/_IsRes.dll | 217.1 KB | 22 Jun 2015 |
Utility/data2.cab/_Support_English_String_Tables/value.shl | 792 bytes | 22 Jun 2015 |
Utility/data2.cab/_Support_English_String_Tables/value.shl.bak | 317 bytes | 22 Jun 2015 |
Utility/data2.cab/_Support_Language_Independent_OS_Independent_Files/_isuser.dll | 217.1 KB | 22 Jun 2015 |
Utility/data2.cab/_Support_Non-SelfRegistering/default.pal | 1.2 KB | 22 Jun 2015 |
Utility/data2.cab/_Support_Non-SelfRegistering/isrt.dll | 323.6 KB | 22 Jun 2015 |
Utility/ikernel.ex_ | 344.9 KB | 5 Sep 2001 |
Utility/layout.bin | 417 bytes | 21 Oct 2002 |
autorun.inf | 47 bytes | 19 Sep 2002 |
netwab51.inf | 10.1 KB | 21 Oct 2002 |
setup.exe | 1.9 MB | 21 Oct 2002 |
wab51nd5.sys | 238.5 KB | 21 Oct 2002 |
To get the WAB501 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 NETGEAR WAB501 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 NETGEAR Driver Update Utility. It is a software utility which automatically finds and downloads the right driver.
To find the newest driver, you may need to visit the NETGEAR website. Most major device manufacturers update their drivers regularly.
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.