Acer Aspire 7738G Driver Download (Official)
The Aspire 7738G is a network device manufactured by Acer. 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 update - "Wireless_LAN_Atheros_7.6.1.221_XPx86_A.zip" - has an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars based on 3 reviews, and has been downloaded 29 times. It is compatible with PCs running Windows XP, among other operating systems. The total disk space used for this update is 29.7 MB.
Supported Models
Aspire 7738G
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 XP
File Name
Versions
7.6.1.221 (17-Apr-2009)
7.6.1.194 (2008-12-29) via .inf
7.6.1.221 (2008-12-29) via .inf
Additional Notes
Wireless LAN Driver File
Uploaded By
Manivannan (DG Staff Member) on 30-Aug-2009
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How to Update Aspire 7738G Device Drivers
Step 1 - Download Your Driver
To get the Aspire 7738G 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 Acer Aspire 7738G 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 Acer 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 Acer 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Wireless_Atheros_v7.6.1.221_XPx86_v7.6.1.194_VISTAx86x64/ISSetup.dll | 492.0 KB | 5 Apr 2007 |
| Wireless_Atheros_v7.6.1.221_XPx86_v7.6.1.194_VISTAx86x64/SilentInstall_ACU_and_Driver_XP.bat | 100 bytes | 9 Jan 2009 |
| Wireless_Atheros_v7.6.1.221_XPx86_v7.6.1.194_VISTAx86x64/SilentInstall_Driver_Only_VISTA.bat | 100 bytes | 15 Dec 2008 |
| Wireless_Atheros_v7.6.1.221_XPx86_v7.6.1.194_VISTAx86x64/SilentInstall_Driver_Only_XP.bat | 88 bytes | 16 Dec 2008 |
| Wireless_Atheros_v7.6.1.221_XPx86_v7.6.1.194_VISTAx86x64/SilentUninstall_ACU_and_Driver_XP.bat | 102 bytes | 9 Jan 2009 |
| Wireless_Atheros_v7.6.1.221_XPx86_v7.6.1.194_VISTAx86x64/SilentUninstall_Driver_Only_VISTA.bat | 102 bytes | 15 Dec 2008 |
| Wireless_Atheros_v7.6.1.221_XPx86_v7.6.1.194_VISTAx86x64/_Setup.dll | 386.0 KB | 17 May 2006 |
| Wireless_Atheros_v7.6.1.221_XPx86_v7.6.1.194_VISTAx86x64/athr.sys | 952.8 KB | 29 Dec 2008 |
| Wireless_Atheros_v7.6.1.221_XPx86_v7.6.1.194_VISTAx86x64/athrext.cat | 40.7 KB | 6 Jan 2009 |
| Wireless_Atheros_v7.6.1.221_XPx86_v7.6.1.194_VISTAx86x64/athrextx.cat | 40.7 KB | 6 Jan 2009 |
| Wireless_Atheros_v7.6.1.221_XPx86_v7.6.1.194_VISTAx86x64/athrx.sys | 1.2 MB | 29 Dec 2008 |
| Wireless_Atheros_v7.6.1.221_XPx86_v7.6.1.194_VISTAx86x64/athw.sys | 1.3 MB | 29 Dec 2008 |
| Wireless_Atheros_v7.6.1.221_XPx86_v7.6.1.194_VISTAx86x64/athwx.sys | 1.7 MB | 29 Dec 2008 |
| Wireless_Atheros_v7.6.1.221_XPx86_v7.6.1.194_VISTAx86x64/data1.cab | 14.4 MB | 6 Jan 2009 |
| Wireless_Atheros_v7.6.1.221_XPx86_v7.6.1.194_VISTAx86x64/data2.cab | 12.6 MB | 6 Jan 2009 |
| Wireless_Atheros_v7.6.1.221_XPx86_v7.6.1.194_VISTAx86x64/default.ath | 5 bytes | 12 Jan 2009 |
| Wireless_Atheros_v7.6.1.221_XPx86_v7.6.1.194_VISTAx86x64/layout.bin | 455 bytes | 6 Jan 2009 |
| Wireless_Atheros_v7.6.1.221_XPx86_v7.6.1.194_VISTAx86x64/netathr.inf | 128.0 KB | 29 Dec 2008 |
| Wireless_Atheros_v7.6.1.221_XPx86_v7.6.1.194_VISTAx86x64/netathrx.inf | 128.4 KB | 29 Dec 2008 |
| Wireless_Atheros_v7.6.1.221_XPx86_v7.6.1.194_VISTAx86x64/netathw.cat | 36.8 KB | 2 Jan 2009 |
| Wireless_Atheros_v7.6.1.221_XPx86_v7.6.1.194_VISTAx86x64/netathw.inf | 151.8 KB | 29 Dec 2008 |
| Wireless_Atheros_v7.6.1.221_XPx86_v7.6.1.194_VISTAx86x64/netathwx.cat | 36.8 KB | 2 Jan 2009 |
| Wireless_Atheros_v7.6.1.221_XPx86_v7.6.1.194_VISTAx86x64/netathwx.inf | 222.4 KB | 29 Dec 2008 |
| Wireless_Atheros_v7.6.1.221_XPx86_v7.6.1.194_VISTAx86x64/setup.exe | 453.7 KB | 6 Jan 2009 |
| Wireless_Atheros_v7.6.1.221_XPx86_v7.6.1.194_VISTAx86x64/setup.ini | 784 bytes | 6 Jan 2009 |
| Wireless_Atheros_v7.6.1.221_XPx86_v7.6.1.194_VISTAx86x64/setup.isn | 52.7 KB | 17 May 2006 |