The Extensa 5430 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 version of "Wireless_LAN_Atheros_v7.6.0.200_XPx86.zip" is rated (5 out of 5 stars) based on 407 downloads and 5 reviews. The uploader reports that this update will work successfully on PCs running Windows XP. The total disk space used for this update is 3.5 MB.
Extensa 5430
11a/b/g Wireless LAN Mini PCI Adapter II
11b/g Wireless LAN Mini PCI Adapter
Atheros AR5001X+ Wireless Network Adapter
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Atheros AR5004G Wireless Network Adapter
Atheros AR5004X Wireless Network Adapter
Windows XP
7.6.0.200 (8-Dec-2008)
7.6.0.200 (2008-04-08) via .inf
7.6.0.114 (2008-04-27) via .inf
Wireless LAN Driver File
Manivannan (DG Staff Member) on 30-Aug-2009
To get the Extensa 5430 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 Extensa 5430 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.
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.
The following files are found inside the driver download file.
Name | Size | Date |
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Wireless LAN_Atheros_v7.6.0.200_XPx86/App/QmiInfo.cfg | 774 bytes | 5 May 2008 |
Wireless LAN_Atheros_v7.6.0.200_XPx86/App/QmiInstDev.exe | 393.2 KB | 27 Mar 2008 |
Wireless LAN_Atheros_v7.6.0.200_XPx86/App/QmiInstDev64.exe | 592.9 KB | 27 Mar 2008 |
Wireless LAN_Atheros_v7.6.0.200_XPx86/Driver/Vista/athr.sys | 909.8 KB | 27 Apr 2008 |
Wireless LAN_Atheros_v7.6.0.200_XPx86/Driver/Vista/athrext.cat | 36.8 KB | 30 Apr 2008 |
Wireless LAN_Atheros_v7.6.0.200_XPx86/Driver/Vista/athrextx.cat | 36.7 KB | 30 Apr 2008 |
Wireless LAN_Atheros_v7.6.0.200_XPx86/Driver/Vista/athrx.sys | 1.1 MB | 27 Apr 2008 |
Wireless LAN_Atheros_v7.6.0.200_XPx86/Driver/Vista/netathr.inf | 113.3 KB | 27 Apr 2008 |
Wireless LAN_Atheros_v7.6.0.200_XPx86/Driver/Vista/netathrx.inf | 113.6 KB | 27 Apr 2008 |
Wireless LAN_Atheros_v7.6.0.200_XPx86/Driver/WinXP/athw.sys | 1.3 MB | 8 Apr 2008 |
Wireless LAN_Atheros_v7.6.0.200_XPx86/Driver/WinXP/netathw.cat | 31.8 KB | 11 Apr 2008 |
Wireless LAN_Atheros_v7.6.0.200_XPx86/Driver/WinXP/netathw.inf | 149.2 KB | 8 Apr 2008 |
Wireless LAN_Atheros_v7.6.0.200_XPx86/Driver/WinXP64/athwx.sys | 1.7 MB | 8 Apr 2008 |
Wireless LAN_Atheros_v7.6.0.200_XPx86/Driver/WinXP64/netathwx.cat | 31.8 KB | 11 Apr 2008 |
Wireless LAN_Atheros_v7.6.0.200_XPx86/Driver/WinXP64/netathwx.inf | 206.4 KB | 8 Apr 2008 |
Wireless LAN_Atheros_v7.6.0.200_XPx86/ISSetup.dll | 535.6 KB | 19 Apr 2007 |
Wireless LAN_Atheros_v7.6.0.200_XPx86/SilentInstall.bat | 52 bytes | 5 Dec 2007 |
Wireless LAN_Atheros_v7.6.0.200_XPx86/_Setup.dll | 156.6 KB | 28 Apr 2007 |
Wireless LAN_Atheros_v7.6.0.200_XPx86/data1.cab | 518.8 KB | 6 May 2008 |
Wireless LAN_Atheros_v7.6.0.200_XPx86/data2.cab | 512 bytes | 6 May 2008 |
Wireless LAN_Atheros_v7.6.0.200_XPx86/layout.bin | 455 bytes | 6 May 2008 |
Wireless LAN_Atheros_v7.6.0.200_XPx86/license.txt | 11.4 KB | 22 Oct 2007 |
Wireless LAN_Atheros_v7.6.0.200_XPx86/release note.txt | 2.2 KB | 5 May 2008 |
Wireless LAN_Atheros_v7.6.0.200_XPx86/setup.exe | 372.7 KB | 6 May 2008 |
Wireless LAN_Atheros_v7.6.0.200_XPx86/setup.ini | 432 bytes | 6 May 2008 |