Acer Extensa 5230 Driver Download (Official)
The Extensa 5230 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_QMI_Atheros_7.6.0.200_XPx86.zip" is rated (5 out of 5 stars) based on 65 downloads and 4 reviews. It is compatible with PCs running Windows XP, among other operating systems. The total disk space used for this update is 3.5 MB.
Supported Models
Extensa 5230
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
7.6.0.200 (4-Dec-2008)
7.6.0.114 (2008-04-27) via .inf
7.6.0.200 (2008-04-08) via .inf
Additional Notes
Wireless LAN Driver File
Uploaded By
Manivannan (DG Staff Member) on 30-Aug-2009
Device Hardware IDs
PCI\VEN_168C&DEV_0012&SUBSYS_7005144F&REV_01
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
Compatible IDs
Related Driver Updates
How to Update Extensa 5230 Device Drivers
Step 1 - Download Your Driver
To get the Extensa 5230 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 5230 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
Installing your newly downloaded driver is a straightforward process. Windows provides a dedicated tool called Device Manager for this purpose. Follow these steps to update your driver:
Access the Quick Access menu by right-clicking the Start button.
From the menu options, choose "Device Manager".
Within Device Manager, identify the device requiring the driver update.
Open the context menu for the device by right-clicking its name.
Select "Update driver" and proceed through the guided installation.
To complete the process, reboot your computer. This ensures the new driver is fully integrated into your system.
Regular driver updates contribute to optimal system performance and hardware compatibility.
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_QMI_Atheros_7.6.0.200_XPx86/App/QmiInfo.cfg | 774 bytes | 5 May 2008 |
| Wireless_QMI_Atheros_7.6.0.200_XPx86/App/QmiInstDev.exe | 393.2 KB | 27 Mar 2008 |
| Wireless_QMI_Atheros_7.6.0.200_XPx86/App/QmiInstDev64.exe | 592.9 KB | 27 Mar 2008 |
| Wireless_QMI_Atheros_7.6.0.200_XPx86/Driver/Vista/athr.sys | 909.8 KB | 27 Apr 2008 |
| Wireless_QMI_Atheros_7.6.0.200_XPx86/Driver/Vista/athrext.cat | 36.8 KB | 30 Apr 2008 |
| Wireless_QMI_Atheros_7.6.0.200_XPx86/Driver/Vista/athrextx.cat | 36.7 KB | 30 Apr 2008 |
| Wireless_QMI_Atheros_7.6.0.200_XPx86/Driver/Vista/athrx.sys | 1.1 MB | 27 Apr 2008 |
| Wireless_QMI_Atheros_7.6.0.200_XPx86/Driver/Vista/netathr.inf | 113.3 KB | 27 Apr 2008 |
| Wireless_QMI_Atheros_7.6.0.200_XPx86/Driver/Vista/netathrx.inf | 113.6 KB | 27 Apr 2008 |
| Wireless_QMI_Atheros_7.6.0.200_XPx86/Driver/WinXP/athw.sys | 1.3 MB | 8 Apr 2008 |
| Wireless_QMI_Atheros_7.6.0.200_XPx86/Driver/WinXP/netathw.cat | 31.8 KB | 11 Apr 2008 |
| Wireless_QMI_Atheros_7.6.0.200_XPx86/Driver/WinXP/netathw.inf | 149.2 KB | 8 Apr 2008 |
| Wireless_QMI_Atheros_7.6.0.200_XPx86/Driver/WinXP64/athwx.sys | 1.7 MB | 8 Apr 2008 |
| Wireless_QMI_Atheros_7.6.0.200_XPx86/Driver/WinXP64/netathwx.cat | 31.8 KB | 11 Apr 2008 |
| Wireless_QMI_Atheros_7.6.0.200_XPx86/Driver/WinXP64/netathwx.inf | 206.4 KB | 8 Apr 2008 |
| Wireless_QMI_Atheros_7.6.0.200_XPx86/ISSetup.dll | 535.6 KB | 19 Apr 2007 |
| Wireless_QMI_Atheros_7.6.0.200_XPx86/SilentInstall.bat | 52 bytes | 5 Dec 2007 |
| Wireless_QMI_Atheros_7.6.0.200_XPx86/_Setup.dll | 156.6 KB | 28 Apr 2007 |
| Wireless_QMI_Atheros_7.6.0.200_XPx86/data1.cab | 518.8 KB | 6 May 2008 |
| Wireless_QMI_Atheros_7.6.0.200_XPx86/data2.cab | 512 bytes | 6 May 2008 |
| Wireless_QMI_Atheros_7.6.0.200_XPx86/layout.bin | 455 bytes | 6 May 2008 |
| Wireless_QMI_Atheros_7.6.0.200_XPx86/license.txt | 11.4 KB | 22 Oct 2007 |
| Wireless_QMI_Atheros_7.6.0.200_XPx86/release note.txt | 2.2 KB | 5 May 2008 |
| Wireless_QMI_Atheros_7.6.0.200_XPx86/setup.exe | 372.7 KB | 6 May 2008 |
| Wireless_QMI_Atheros_7.6.0.200_XPx86/setup.ini | 432 bytes | 6 May 2008 |