Atheros 11a/b/g Wireless LAN Mini PCI Express Adapter Driver Download

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The 11a/b/g Wireless LAN Mini PCI Express 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 "xp3264-7.4.2.105-whql.zip" is rated (5 out of 5 stars) based on 14,697 downloads and 79 reviews. Visitors have successfully installed this driver on PCs running Windows Vista and Windows XP. The total disk space used for this update is 931.9 KB.

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14,697 Downloads

Supported Models

AR5007EG

11a/b/g Wireless LAN Mini PCI Adapter II

11a/b/g Wireless LAN Mini PCI Express Adapter

11a/b/g/n Wireless LAN Mini-PCI Express Adapter

11b/g Wireless LAN Mini PCI Adapter

11b/g Wireless LAN Mini PCI Express Adapter

11b/g Wireless LAN Mini PCI Express Adapter II

11b/g/n Wireless LAN Mini-PCI Express Adapter

Manufacturers

Atheros

Gigabyte Technology

Supported Operating Systems

Windows Vista, Windows Vista (64 bit), Windows XP, Windows XP (64 bit), Windows 2000

File Name

Versions

7.4.2.105 (7-Apr-2008)
7.4.2.105 (2008-04-01) via .inf

Additional Notes

IMPORTANT: May work with other productos of the AR500xx line for Atheros.

This model also referred to as AR5BXB63.

Refer to www.atheros.cz for further information. That's where the drivers are. Atheros.com itself doesn't have any.

WHQL-signed, Microsoft Compatibility approved. It's the same version Windows Update provides. Works fully. You may need to reinstall it (perhaps on top of the Windows Update driver), to make the WLAN switch's light work properly, on laptops such as the Acer Aspire 5050.

Hope it helps.

Uploaded By

Izual (DG Member) on 16-May-2008

Most Helpful Reviews

 
5 of 6 people found the following review helpful:
Lance-ee
Tested on Windows XP
25 Feb 2009
(18 minutes after download)
 

Installation: 4 out of 5
Stability: 4 out of 5
Compatibility: 4 out of 5
 
"After much searching this is the driver for me. Installed on a Toshiba L305D-S5900. Came loaded with Vista, But loading fresh XP install. Been a chore to find all needed drivers. Kudos to Drivers Guide, had a couple I needed :)"
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4 of 5 people found the following review helpful:
Eric
Tested on Windows Vista
9 Aug 2010
(30 minutes after download)
 

Installation: 5 out of 5
Stability: 5 out of 5
Compatibility: 5 out of 5
 
"This was the only one that worked after 6 other downloads including 3 from the manufacturer."
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4 of 5 people found the following review helpful:
adam
Tested on Windows XP
17 Feb 2009
(2 weeks after download)
 

Installation: 4 out of 5
Stability: 4 out of 5
Compatibility: 4 out of 5
 
"works perfect. I had no problems with the driver and the package.

A+"

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4 of 5 people found the following review helpful:
Marcelo Boschi
Tested on Windows XP
17 Jun 2008
 

Installation:  out of 5
Stability:  out of 5
Compatibility:  out of 5
 
"works great

notebook acer 5720, atheros 5007eg

thanks

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Device Hardware IDs

Compatible IDs

PCI\CC_0200

PCI\CC_020000

PCI\CC_0280

PCI\CC_028000

PCI\VEN_168C

PCI\VEN_168C&CC_0200

PCI\VEN_168C&CC_020000

PCI\VEN_168C&CC_0280

PCI\VEN_168C&CC_028000

Driver Contents File List

The following files are found inside the driver download file.

Name Size Date
athw.sys 1.3 MB 2 Apr 2008
athwx.sys 1.7 MB 2 Apr 2008
netathw.cat 28.3 KB 6 Apr 2008
netathw.inf 143.2 KB 2 Apr 2008
netathwx.cat 28.3 KB 6 Apr 2008
netathwx.inf 194.4 KB 2 Apr 2008

How to Update 11a/b/g Wireless LAN Mini PCI Express Adapter Device Drivers Quickly & Easily

Step 1 - Download Your Driver

To get the 11a/b/g Wireless LAN Mini PCI Express 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 11a/b/g Wireless LAN Mini PCI Express 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

  1. Locate the device and model that is having the issue and double-click on it to open the Properties dialog box.

  2. Select the Driver tab.

  3. 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.

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