Atheros AR5002X Wireless Network Adapter Driver Download
The AR5002X Wireless 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 driver - "atheros_ar5007eg_7.0.zip" - has been downloaded 1,531 times and is rated 5 out of 5 stars based on 18 reviews. It has been installed successfully by our users on PCs running Windows Vista and Windows XP. The total disk space used for this update is 932.7 KB.
Supported Models
Atheros AR5001X+ Wireless Network Adapter
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
Manufacturers
Supported Operating Systems
Windows Vista, Windows XP
File Name
Versions
7.4.2.111 (2008-04-15) via .inf
Uploaded By
Zampieri (DG Member) on 23-Apr-2009
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Device Hardware IDs
PCI\VEN_168C&DEV_0013&SUBSYS_04081468
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
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How to Update Atheros AR5002X Wireless Network Adapter Device Drivers
Step 1 - Download Your Driver
To get the Atheros AR5002X 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 AR5002X 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
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 |
|---|---|---|
| athw.sys | 1.3 MB | 15 Apr 2008 |
| athwx.sys | 1.7 MB | 15 Apr 2008 |
| netathw.cat | 28.6 KB | 21 Apr 2008 |
| netathw.inf | 143.5 KB | 15 Apr 2008 |
| netathwx.cat | 28.7 KB | 21 Apr 2008 |
| netathwx.inf | 195.0 KB | 15 Apr 2008 |