The AR50xx 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 "802.11b_g_Atheros_Wireless_Lan_Driver_7.1.0.90.zip" has been downloaded 300 times with a user rating of 5 out of 5 stars, based on 11 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 2.7 MB.
AR50xx
Windows Vista, Windows Vista (64 bit), Windows 2003, Windows 2003 (64 bit), Windows XP, Windows 2000, Windows NT4
7.1.0.90 (9-Nov-2006)
Version: 7.1.0.90
File name: 802.11b_g_Atheros_Wireless_Lan_Driver_7.1.0.90.zip
File size: 2.56 MB.
Operating system: Windows XP 32-bit/AMD 64-bit / 2003 32-bit/AMD 64-bit
Date added: November 09, 2006
From Acer :
This package supports the following driver models / Chipset numbers:
Atheros AR5002G Wireless Network Adapter
Atheros AR5002X Wireless Network Adapter
Atheros AR5004G Wireless Network Adapter
Atheros AR5004X Wireless Network Adapter
Atheros AR5005GS Wireless Network Adapter
Atheros AR5005G Wireless Network Adapter
Atheros AR5006XS Wireless Network Adapter
Atheros AR5006X Wireless Network Adapter
Atheros AR5006EXS Wireless Network Adapter
Atheros AR5006EX Wireless Network Adapter
Jerry K (DG Member) on 26-Jul-2010
To get the AR50xx 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 AR50xx 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.
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.