MSI PR601 Driver Download (Official)
The PR601 is a network device manufactured by MSI. 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 - "wlan_all_azure_pr601_nb.zip" - has been downloaded 67 times and is rated 5 out of 5 stars based on 11 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 22.2 MB.
Supported Models
PR601
11a/b/g Wireless LAN Mini PCI Adapter II
11b/g Wireless LAN Mini PCI Adapter
Atheros AR5001X+ Wireless Network Adapter
Atheros AR5002G Wireless Network Adapter
Atheros AR5002X Wireless Network Adapter
Atheros AR5004G Wireless Network Adapter
Atheros AR5004X Wireless Network Adapter
Manufacturers
Supported Operating Systems
Windows Vista, Windows Vista (64 bit), Windows XP
File Name
wlan_all_azure_pr601_nb.zip (22.2 MB)
Versions
7.6.1.122 (2008-09-18) via .inf
7.6.1.149 (2008-09-18) via .inf
Additional Notes
WLAN Drivers for PR601/VR603 (Azurewave-GE780/AW-NE771)
VISTA: 7.6.1.122
XP: 7.6.1.149
Uploaded By
karthikkumar (DG Staff Member) on 18-Mar-2009
Device Hardware IDs
PCI\VEN_168C&DEV_0013&SUBSYS_04081468
PCI\VEN_168C&DEV_0013&SUBSYS_04171468
PCI\VEN_168C&DEV_0013&SUBSYS_1025168C
PCI\VEN_168C&DEV_0013&SUBSYS_1026168C
PCI\VEN_168C&DEV_0013&SUBSYS_1027168C
PCI\VEN_168C&DEV_0013&SUBSYS_1030168C
PCI\VEN_168C&DEV_0013&SUBSYS_1031168C
PCI\VEN_168C&DEV_0013&SUBSYS_1041168C
PCI\VEN_168C&DEV_0013&SUBSYS_1042168C
PCI\VEN_168C&DEV_0013&SUBSYS_1051168C
PCI\VEN_168C&DEV_0013&SUBSYS_1053168C
PCI\VEN_168C&DEV_0013&SUBSYS_12031259
Compatible IDs
Related Driver Updates
How to Update PR601 Device Drivers
Step 1 - Download Your Driver
To get the PR601 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 MSI PR601 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 MSI 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 MSI website. Most major device manufacturers update their drivers regularly.
Step 2 - Install Your Driver
After downloading your new driver, installation is the next step. On Windows, utilize the built-in Device Manager utility to manage this process. This tool provides a comprehensive view of all system-recognized devices and their associated drivers. To complete the installation, a system restart is typically required 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.
Driver Contents File List
The following files are found inside the driver download file.
| Name | Size | Date |
|---|---|---|
| XPD7.6.1.149_VAD7.6.1.122_DriverOnly_20081003/Install_CD/ISSetup.dll | 492.2 KB | 17 Sep 2007 |
| XPD7.6.1.149_VAD7.6.1.122_DriverOnly_20081003/Install_CD/_Setup.dll | 386.0 KB | 18 May 2006 |
| XPD7.6.1.149_VAD7.6.1.122_DriverOnly_20081003/Install_CD/data1.cab | 14.4 MB | 3 Oct 2008 |
| XPD7.6.1.149_VAD7.6.1.122_DriverOnly_20081003/Install_CD/data2.cab | 5.1 MB | 3 Oct 2008 |
| XPD7.6.1.149_VAD7.6.1.122_DriverOnly_20081003/Install_CD/default.ath | 5 bytes | 16 Sep 2008 |
| XPD7.6.1.149_VAD7.6.1.122_DriverOnly_20081003/Install_CD/layout.bin | 455 bytes | 3 Oct 2008 |
| XPD7.6.1.149_VAD7.6.1.122_DriverOnly_20081003/Install_CD/setup.exe | 460.2 KB | 31 Aug 2007 |
| XPD7.6.1.149_VAD7.6.1.122_DriverOnly_20081003/Install_CD/setup.ini | 797 bytes | 3 Oct 2008 |
| XPD7.6.1.149_VAD7.6.1.122_DriverOnly_20081003/ndis5x/athw.sys | 1.3 MB | 18 Sep 2008 |
| XPD7.6.1.149_VAD7.6.1.122_DriverOnly_20081003/ndis5x/netathw.cat | 33.6 KB | 2 Oct 2008 |
| XPD7.6.1.149_VAD7.6.1.122_DriverOnly_20081003/ndis5x/netathw.inf | 160.9 KB | 1 Oct 2008 |
| XPD7.6.1.149_VAD7.6.1.122_DriverOnly_20081003/ndis5x64/athwx.sys | 1.7 MB | 18 Sep 2008 |
| XPD7.6.1.149_VAD7.6.1.122_DriverOnly_20081003/ndis5x64/netathwx.cat | 33.6 KB | 2 Oct 2008 |
| XPD7.6.1.149_VAD7.6.1.122_DriverOnly_20081003/ndis5x64/netathwx.inf | 224.5 KB | 1 Oct 2008 |
| XPD7.6.1.149_VAD7.6.1.122_DriverOnly_20081003/ndis6x/athr.sys | 938.0 KB | 18 Sep 2008 |
| XPD7.6.1.149_VAD7.6.1.122_DriverOnly_20081003/ndis6x/athrext.cat | 37.9 KB | 3 Oct 2008 |
| XPD7.6.1.149_VAD7.6.1.122_DriverOnly_20081003/ndis6x/athrextx.cat | 37.9 KB | 3 Oct 2008 |
| XPD7.6.1.149_VAD7.6.1.122_DriverOnly_20081003/ndis6x/athrx.sys | 1.2 MB | 18 Sep 2008 |
| XPD7.6.1.149_VAD7.6.1.122_DriverOnly_20081003/ndis6x/netathr.inf | 121.2 KB | 1 Oct 2008 |
| XPD7.6.1.149_VAD7.6.1.122_DriverOnly_20081003/ndis6x/netathrx.inf | 121.5 KB | 1 Oct 2008 |