Gateway NV40 Series Driver Download (Official)
The NV40 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 "ATHEROS_WLAN_v7.6.1.221_XP.zip" is rated (5 out of 5 stars) based on 13 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 29.6 MB.
Supported Models
Gateway NV40 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 XP
File Name
ATHEROS_WLAN_v7.6.1.221_XP.zip (29.6 MB)
Versions
7.6.1.221 (2-Dec-2009)
Additional Notes
Atheros Wireless Network Driver
Uploaded By
Sathishkumar (DG Staff Member) on 9-Aug-2010
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How to Update Gateway NV40 Series Device Drivers
Step 1 - Download Your Driver
To get the Gateway NV40 Series 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 Gateway NV40 Series 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 Gateway 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 Gateway 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 |
|---|---|---|
| ATHEROS WLAN v7.6.1.221 XP/ISSetup.dll | 492.0 KB | 5 Apr 2007 |
| ATHEROS WLAN v7.6.1.221 XP/Notes.txt | 993 bytes | 12 Jan 2009 |
| ATHEROS WLAN v7.6.1.221 XP/SilentInstall_ACU_and_Driver_XP.bat | 100 bytes | 9 Jan 2009 |
| ATHEROS WLAN v7.6.1.221 XP/SilentInstall_Driver_Only_VISTA.bat | 100 bytes | 15 Dec 2008 |
| ATHEROS WLAN v7.6.1.221 XP/SilentInstall_Driver_Only_XP.bat | 88 bytes | 16 Dec 2008 |
| ATHEROS WLAN v7.6.1.221 XP/SilentUninstall_ACU_and_Driver_XP.bat | 102 bytes | 9 Jan 2009 |
| ATHEROS WLAN v7.6.1.221 XP/SilentUninstall_Driver_Only_VISTA.bat | 102 bytes | 15 Dec 2008 |
| ATHEROS WLAN v7.6.1.221 XP/_Setup.dll | 386.0 KB | 17 May 2006 |
| ATHEROS WLAN v7.6.1.221 XP/athr.sys | 952.8 KB | 29 Dec 2008 |
| ATHEROS WLAN v7.6.1.221 XP/athrext.cat | 40.7 KB | 6 Jan 2009 |
| ATHEROS WLAN v7.6.1.221 XP/athrextx.cat | 40.7 KB | 6 Jan 2009 |
| ATHEROS WLAN v7.6.1.221 XP/athrx.sys | 1.2 MB | 29 Dec 2008 |
| ATHEROS WLAN v7.6.1.221 XP/athw.sys | 1.3 MB | 29 Dec 2008 |
| ATHEROS WLAN v7.6.1.221 XP/athwx.sys | 1.7 MB | 29 Dec 2008 |
| ATHEROS WLAN v7.6.1.221 XP/data1.cab | 14.4 MB | 6 Jan 2009 |
| ATHEROS WLAN v7.6.1.221 XP/data2.cab | 12.6 MB | 6 Jan 2009 |
| ATHEROS WLAN v7.6.1.221 XP/default.ath | 5 bytes | 12 Jan 2009 |
| ATHEROS WLAN v7.6.1.221 XP/layout.bin | 455 bytes | 6 Jan 2009 |
| ATHEROS WLAN v7.6.1.221 XP/netathr.inf | 128.0 KB | 29 Dec 2008 |
| ATHEROS WLAN v7.6.1.221 XP/netathrx.inf | 128.4 KB | 29 Dec 2008 |
| ATHEROS WLAN v7.6.1.221 XP/netathw.cat | 36.8 KB | 2 Jan 2009 |
| ATHEROS WLAN v7.6.1.221 XP/netathw.inf | 151.8 KB | 29 Dec 2008 |
| ATHEROS WLAN v7.6.1.221 XP/netathwx.cat | 36.8 KB | 2 Jan 2009 |
| ATHEROS WLAN v7.6.1.221 XP/netathwx.inf | 222.4 KB | 29 Dec 2008 |
| ATHEROS WLAN v7.6.1.221 XP/setup.exe | 453.7 KB | 6 Jan 2009 |
| ATHEROS WLAN v7.6.1.221 XP/setup.ini | 784 bytes | 6 Jan 2009 |
| ATHEROS WLAN v7.6.1.221 XP/setup.isn | 52.7 KB | 17 May 2006 |