Atheros 11a/b/g Wireless LAN Mini PCI Adapter II Driver Download (Official)
The 11a/b/g Wireless LAN Mini PCI Adapter II 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 "wlan_771_780_ex720_nb.zip" 26 times with an aggregate rating of 3 out of 5 stars based on 9 reviews. The uploader reports that this update will work successfully on PCs running Windows Vista and Windows XP. The total disk space used for this update is 29.4 MB.
Supported Models
11a/b/g Wireless LAN Mini PCI Adapter II
11b/g Wireless LAN Mini PCI Adapter
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Manufacturers
Supported Operating Systems
Windows Vista, Windows Vista (64 bit), Windows XP
File Name
wlan_771_780_ex720_nb.zip (29.4 MB)
Versions
7.6.0.164_WHQL (27-Oct-2008)
7.6.0.239 (2008-06-27) via .inf
7.6.0.164 (2008-07-28) via .inf
Additional Notes
WLAN Drivers for EX720 (AW-NE771
Uploaded By
Karthikkumar (DG Staff Member) on 18-Mar-2009
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How to Update 11a/b/g Wireless LAN Mini PCI Adapter II Device Drivers
Step 1 - Download Your Driver
To get the 11a/b/g Wireless LAN Mini PCI Adapter II 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 Adapter II 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.
To find the newest driver, you may need to visit the Atheros website. Most major device manufacturers update their drivers regularly.
Step 2 - Install Your Driver
After downloading the new driver, proceed with installation. On Windows, use the built-in Device Manager utility to manage your system's devices and drivers. To access it:
Right-click the Start button
Select "Device Manager" from the menu
Locate the device needing the update
Right-click the device and choose "Update driver"
Follow the on-screen prompts to install
Once complete, restart your computer to ensure the new driver is fully implemented and functioning properly.
This process helps maintain your system's performance and compatibility with various hardware components.
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.
Driver Contents File List
The following files are found inside the driver download file.
| Name | Size | Date |
|---|---|---|
| XPD7.6.0.239_VAD7.6.0.164_20080805/Install_CD/ISSetup.dll | 492.2 KB | 17 Sep 2007 |
| XPD7.6.0.239_VAD7.6.0.164_20080805/Install_CD/_Setup.dll | 386.0 KB | 18 May 2006 |
| XPD7.6.0.239_VAD7.6.0.164_20080805/Install_CD/data1.cab | 14.7 MB | 4 Aug 2008 |
| XPD7.6.0.239_VAD7.6.0.164_20080805/Install_CD/data2.cab | 12.1 MB | 4 Aug 2008 |
| XPD7.6.0.239_VAD7.6.0.164_20080805/Install_CD/default.ath | 5 bytes | 4 Aug 2008 |
| XPD7.6.0.239_VAD7.6.0.164_20080805/Install_CD/layout.bin | 455 bytes | 4 Aug 2008 |
| XPD7.6.0.239_VAD7.6.0.164_20080805/Install_CD/setup.exe | 460.2 KB | 31 Aug 2007 |
| XPD7.6.0.239_VAD7.6.0.164_20080805/Install_CD/setup.ini | 797 bytes | 4 Aug 2008 |
| XPD7.6.0.239_VAD7.6.0.164_20080805/ndis5x/athw.sys | 1.3 MB | 27 Jun 2008 |
| XPD7.6.0.239_VAD7.6.0.164_20080805/ndis5x/netathw.cat | 34.4 KB | 4 Jul 2008 |
| XPD7.6.0.239_VAD7.6.0.164_20080805/ndis5x/netathw.inf | 155.4 KB | 27 Jun 2008 |
| XPD7.6.0.239_VAD7.6.0.164_20080805/ndis5x64/athwx.sys | 1.7 MB | 27 Jun 2008 |
| XPD7.6.0.239_VAD7.6.0.164_20080805/ndis5x64/netathwx.cat | 34.4 KB | 4 Jul 2008 |
| XPD7.6.0.239_VAD7.6.0.164_20080805/ndis5x64/netathwx.inf | 215.4 KB | 27 Jun 2008 |
| XPD7.6.0.239_VAD7.6.0.164_20080805/ndis6x/athr.sys | 919.6 KB | 28 Jul 2008 |
| XPD7.6.0.239_VAD7.6.0.164_20080805/ndis6x/athrext.cat | 39.5 KB | 31 Jul 2008 |
| XPD7.6.0.239_VAD7.6.0.164_20080805/ndis6x/athrextx.cat | 39.5 KB | 31 Jul 2008 |
| XPD7.6.0.239_VAD7.6.0.164_20080805/ndis6x/athrx.sys | 1.1 MB | 28 Jul 2008 |
| XPD7.6.0.239_VAD7.6.0.164_20080805/ndis6x/netathr.inf | 118.3 KB | 28 Jul 2008 |
| XPD7.6.0.239_VAD7.6.0.164_20080805/ndis6x/netathrx.inf | 118.6 KB | 28 Jul 2008 |