Gateway ID56 Series Driver Download (Official)
The ID56 Series is a network device manufactured by Gateway. 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_Atheros_v7.6.1.194_Xa_Va.zip" has been downloaded 29 times with a user rating of 5 out of 5 stars, based on 10 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 29.7 MB.
Supported Models
Gateway ID56 Series
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 Vista, Windows Vista (64 bit), Windows XP
File Name
Additional Notes
Atheros Webcam Driver v7.6.1.194
Uploaded By
Sathishkumar (DG Staff Member) on 9-Aug-2010
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Driver Contents File List
The following files are found inside the driver download file.
| Name | Size | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Wireless_Atheros_v7.6.1.194_XPx86x64_VISTAx86x64/ISSetup.dll | 492.0 KB | 5 Apr 2007 |
| Wireless_Atheros_v7.6.1.194_XPx86x64_VISTAx86x64/Notes.txt | 993 bytes | 12 Jan 2009 |
| Wireless_Atheros_v7.6.1.194_XPx86x64_VISTAx86x64/SilentInstall_ACU_and_Driver_XP.bat | 100 bytes | 9 Jan 2009 |
| Wireless_Atheros_v7.6.1.194_XPx86x64_VISTAx86x64/SilentInstall_Driver_Only_VISTA.bat | 100 bytes | 15 Dec 2008 |
| Wireless_Atheros_v7.6.1.194_XPx86x64_VISTAx86x64/SilentInstall_Driver_Only_XP.bat | 88 bytes | 16 Dec 2008 |
| Wireless_Atheros_v7.6.1.194_XPx86x64_VISTAx86x64/SilentUninstall_ACU_and_Driver_XP.bat | 102 bytes | 9 Jan 2009 |
| Wireless_Atheros_v7.6.1.194_XPx86x64_VISTAx86x64/SilentUninstall_Driver_Only_VISTA.bat | 102 bytes | 15 Dec 2008 |
| Wireless_Atheros_v7.6.1.194_XPx86x64_VISTAx86x64/_Setup.dll | 386.0 KB | 17 May 2006 |
| Wireless_Atheros_v7.6.1.194_XPx86x64_VISTAx86x64/athr.sys | 952.8 KB | 29 Dec 2008 |
| Wireless_Atheros_v7.6.1.194_XPx86x64_VISTAx86x64/athrext.cat | 40.7 KB | 6 Jan 2009 |
| Wireless_Atheros_v7.6.1.194_XPx86x64_VISTAx86x64/athrextx.cat | 40.7 KB | 6 Jan 2009 |
| Wireless_Atheros_v7.6.1.194_XPx86x64_VISTAx86x64/athrx.sys | 1.2 MB | 29 Dec 2008 |
| Wireless_Atheros_v7.6.1.194_XPx86x64_VISTAx86x64/athw.sys | 1.3 MB | 29 Dec 2008 |
| Wireless_Atheros_v7.6.1.194_XPx86x64_VISTAx86x64/athwx.sys | 1.7 MB | 29 Dec 2008 |
| Wireless_Atheros_v7.6.1.194_XPx86x64_VISTAx86x64/data1.cab | 14.4 MB | 6 Jan 2009 |
| Wireless_Atheros_v7.6.1.194_XPx86x64_VISTAx86x64/data2.cab | 12.6 MB | 6 Jan 2009 |
| Wireless_Atheros_v7.6.1.194_XPx86x64_VISTAx86x64/default.ath | 5 bytes | 12 Jan 2009 |
| Wireless_Atheros_v7.6.1.194_XPx86x64_VISTAx86x64/layout.bin | 455 bytes | 6 Jan 2009 |
| Wireless_Atheros_v7.6.1.194_XPx86x64_VISTAx86x64/netathr.inf | 128.0 KB | 29 Dec 2008 |
| Wireless_Atheros_v7.6.1.194_XPx86x64_VISTAx86x64/netathrx.inf | 128.4 KB | 29 Dec 2008 |
| Wireless_Atheros_v7.6.1.194_XPx86x64_VISTAx86x64/netathw.cat | 36.8 KB | 2 Jan 2009 |
| Wireless_Atheros_v7.6.1.194_XPx86x64_VISTAx86x64/netathw.inf | 151.8 KB | 29 Dec 2008 |
| Wireless_Atheros_v7.6.1.194_XPx86x64_VISTAx86x64/netathwx.cat | 36.8 KB | 2 Jan 2009 |
| Wireless_Atheros_v7.6.1.194_XPx86x64_VISTAx86x64/netathwx.inf | 222.4 KB | 29 Dec 2008 |
| Wireless_Atheros_v7.6.1.194_XPx86x64_VISTAx86x64/setup.exe | 453.7 KB | 6 Jan 2009 |
| Wireless_Atheros_v7.6.1.194_XPx86x64_VISTAx86x64/setup.ini | 784 bytes | 6 Jan 2009 |
| Wireless_Atheros_v7.6.1.194_XPx86x64_VISTAx86x64/setup.isn | 52.7 KB | 17 May 2006 |
How to Update Gateway ID56 Series Device Drivers Quickly & Easily
Step 1 - Download Your Driver
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Step 2 - Install Your Driver
Once you have downloaded your new driver, you'll need to install it. In Windows, use a built-in utility called Device Manager, which allows you to see all of the devices recognized by your system, and the drivers associated with them.
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In Windows 11, Windows 10 & Windows 8.1, right-click the Start menu and select Device Manager
In Windows 8, swipe up from the bottom, or right-click anywhere on the desktop and choose "All Apps" -> swipe or scroll right and choose "Control Panel" (under Windows System section) -> Hardware and Sound -> Device Manager
In Windows 7, click Start -> Control Panel -> Hardware and Sound -> Device Manager
In Windows Vista, click Start -> Control Panel -> System and Maintenance -> Device Manager
In Windows XP, click Start -> Control Panel -> Performance and Maintenance -> System -> Hardware tab -> Device Manager button
How to Install a driver from Device Manager
Locate the device and model that is having the issue and double-click on it to open the Properties dialog box.
Select the Driver tab.
Click the Update Driver button and follow the instructions.
In most cases, you will need to reboot your computer in order for the driver update to take effect.
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