Atheros 11a/b/g/n Wireless LAN Mini-PCI Express Adapter Driver Download
The 11a/b/g/n Wireless LAN Mini-PCI Express 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 version of "x_7.6.0.170.ZIP" has been downloaded 37 times with a user rating of 4 out of 5 stars, based on 5 reviews. It is compatible with PCs running Windows Vista and Windows XP, among other operating systems. The total disk space used for this update is 2.8 MB.
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 Vista (64 bit), Windows 2003, Windows XP, Windows 2000, Windows NT4, Windows ME, Windows 98SE, Windows 98, Windows 95
File Name
Versions
7.6.0.170 (2008-03-03) via .inf
Uploaded By
DriverGuide (DG Staff Member) on 26-Nov-2009
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How to Update 11a/b/g/n Wireless LAN Mini-PCI Express Adapter Device Drivers
Step 1 - Download Your Driver
To get the 11a/b/g/n Wireless LAN Mini-PCI Express 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 11a/b/g/n Wireless LAN Mini-PCI Express 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.
To find the newest driver, you may need to visit the Atheros website. Most major device manufacturers update their drivers regularly.
Step 2 - Install Your Driver
Open a tool called Device Manager.
Use Device Manager to put the new driver on your computer.
Turn your computer off.
Turn your computer back on.
Now your new driver is ready!
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_LAN_Driver_Atheros_7.6E_-_7.6.0.170/athw.sys | 1.3 MB | 24 Apr 2009 |
| Wireless_LAN_Driver_Atheros_7.6E_-_7.6.0.170/data1.cab | 1.0 MB | 24 Apr 2009 |
| Wireless_LAN_Driver_Atheros_7.6E_-_7.6.0.170/data2.cab | 527.0 KB | 24 Apr 2009 |
| Wireless_LAN_Driver_Atheros_7.6E_-_7.6.0.170/ISSetup.dll | 492.0 KB | 24 Apr 2009 |
| Wireless_LAN_Driver_Atheros_7.6E_-_7.6.0.170/layout.bin | 455 bytes | 24 Apr 2009 |
| Wireless_LAN_Driver_Atheros_7.6E_-_7.6.0.170/netathw.cat | 30.3 KB | 24 Apr 2009 |
| Wireless_LAN_Driver_Atheros_7.6E_-_7.6.0.170/netathw.inf | 145.8 KB | 24 Apr 2009 |
| Wireless_LAN_Driver_Atheros_7.6E_-_7.6.0.170/setup.exe | 455.6 KB | 24 Apr 2009 |
| Wireless_LAN_Driver_Atheros_7.6E_-_7.6.0.170/setup.ini | 599 bytes | 24 Apr 2009 |
| Wireless_LAN_Driver_Atheros_7.6E_-_7.6.0.170/_Setup.dll | 386.0 KB | 24 Apr 2009 |