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 "6_WIRELESS_LAN_DRIVER_ATHEROS_7.6F___7.6..ZIP" has been downloaded 52 times with a user rating of 4 out of 5 stars, based on 5 reviews. Compatibility for this driver update includes PCs running Windows operating systems such as Windows Vista and Windows XP. 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 27-Nov-2009
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_1051168C&REV_01
PCI\VEN_168C&DEV_0013&SUBSYS_1053168C
PCI\VEN_168C&DEV_0013&SUBSYS_12031259
Compatible IDs
Related Driver Updates
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
After you get your new driver, you need to put it on your computer. On Windows, there's a tool called Device Manager that helps with this. It shows you all the parts of your computer and the drivers they use. To finish setting up the new driver, you'll probably need to turn your computer off and on again.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 6 Wireless LAN Driver (Atheros) 7.6F - 7.6..170/_Setup.dll | 386.0 KB | 25 Aug 2008 |
| 6 Wireless LAN Driver (Atheros) 7.6F - 7.6..170/athw.sys | 1.3 MB | 25 Aug 2008 |
| 6 Wireless LAN Driver (Atheros) 7.6F - 7.6..170/data1.cab | 1.0 MB | 25 Aug 2008 |
| 6 Wireless LAN Driver (Atheros) 7.6F - 7.6..170/data2.cab | 527.0 KB | 25 Aug 2008 |
| 6 Wireless LAN Driver (Atheros) 7.6F - 7.6..170/ISSetup.dll | 492.0 KB | 25 Aug 2008 |
| 6 Wireless LAN Driver (Atheros) 7.6F - 7.6..170/layout.bin | 455 bytes | 25 Aug 2008 |
| 6 Wireless LAN Driver (Atheros) 7.6F - 7.6..170/netathw.cat | 30.3 KB | 25 Aug 2008 |
| 6 Wireless LAN Driver (Atheros) 7.6F - 7.6..170/netathw.inf | 145.8 KB | 25 Aug 2008 |
| 6 Wireless LAN Driver (Atheros) 7.6F - 7.6..170/setup.exe | 455.6 KB | 25 Aug 2008 |
| 6 Wireless LAN Driver (Atheros) 7.6F - 7.6..170/setup.ini | 599 bytes | 25 Aug 2008 |