The Extensa 5230E is a network device manufactured by Acer. 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 update version is rated (5 out of 5 stars) based on 36 downloads and 9 reviews. The uploader reports that this update will work successfully on PCs running Windows 7, Windows Vista and Windows XP. The total disk space used for this update is 22.3 MB.
Extensa 5230E
11a/b/g Wireless LAN Mini PCI Adapter II
11b/g Wireless LAN Mini PCI Adapter
Atheros AR5002G Wireless Network Adapter
Atheros AR5002X Wireless Network Adapter
Atheros AR5004G Wireless Network Adapter
Atheros AR5004X Wireless Network Adapter
Atheros AR5005G Wireless Network Adapter
Windows 7, Windows 7 (64 bit), Windows Vista, Windows Vista (64 bit), Windows XP, Windows XP (64 bit)
7.6.1.162 (9-Jul-2010)
Extensa Notebook
Wireless LAN Driver File
Sureshkumar (DG Staff Member) on 7-Sep-2010
PCI\VEN_168C&DEV_0013&SUBSYS_04081468
PCI\VEN_168C&DEV_0013&SUBSYS_04171468
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_1053168C
PCI\VEN_168C&DEV_0013&SUBSYS_12031259
PCI\VEN_168C&DEV_0013&SUBSYS_12041259
PCI\VEN_168C&DEV_0013&SUBSYS_2030168C
PCI\VEN_168C&DEV_0013&SUBSYS_2031168C
To get the Extensa 5230E 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 Acer Extensa 5230E 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 Acer 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 Acer website. Most major device manufacturers update their drivers regularly.
After downloading your new driver, it's time to install it. For Windows users, the built-in Device Manager is your go-to tool for managing system devices and drivers. Here's how to use it:
Right-click the Start button to open the Quick Access menu.
Select "Device Manager" from the list of options.
In the Device Manager window, locate the device that needs updating.
Right-click on the device name and choose "Update driver" from the context menu.
Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the installation process.
Once the installation is complete, restart your computer to ensure the new driver is properly integrated and functional.
This simple process helps keep your system running smoothly and maintains compatibility with your hardware components.
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.
The following files are found inside the driver download file.
Name | Size | Date |
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Wireless LAN_Atheros(AR5B91)_7.6.1.162_Vistax86x64/ISSetup.dll | 492.2 KB | 17 Sep 2007 |
Wireless LAN_Atheros(AR5B91)_7.6.1.162_Vistax86x64/SilentInstall.bat | 78 bytes | 14 Jul 2008 |
Wireless LAN_Atheros(AR5B91)_7.6.1.162_Vistax86x64/SilentUninstall.bat | 81 bytes | 14 Jul 2008 |
Wireless LAN_Atheros(AR5B91)_7.6.1.162_Vistax86x64/_Setup.dll | 164.8 KB | 18 May 2006 |
Wireless LAN_Atheros(AR5B91)_7.6.1.162_Vistax86x64/athr.sys | 952.3 KB | 4 Nov 2008 |
Wireless LAN_Atheros(AR5B91)_7.6.1.162_Vistax86x64/athrext.cat | 40.0 KB | 12 Nov 2008 |
Wireless LAN_Atheros(AR5B91)_7.6.1.162_Vistax86x64/athrextx.cat | 40.0 KB | 12 Nov 2008 |
Wireless LAN_Atheros(AR5B91)_7.6.1.162_Vistax86x64/athrx.sys | 1.2 MB | 4 Nov 2008 |
Wireless LAN_Atheros(AR5B91)_7.6.1.162_Vistax86x64/data1.cab | 12.9 MB | 14 Nov 2008 |
Wireless LAN_Atheros(AR5B91)_7.6.1.162_Vistax86x64/data2.cab | 7.6 MB | 14 Nov 2008 |
Wireless LAN_Atheros(AR5B91)_7.6.1.162_Vistax86x64/layout.bin | 476 bytes | 14 Nov 2008 |
Wireless LAN_Atheros(AR5B91)_7.6.1.162_Vistax86x64/netathr.inf | 124.8 KB | 4 Nov 2008 |
Wireless LAN_Atheros(AR5B91)_7.6.1.162_Vistax86x64/netathrx.inf | 125.2 KB | 4 Nov 2008 |
Wireless LAN_Atheros(AR5B91)_7.6.1.162_Vistax86x64/setup.exe | 460.2 KB | 31 Aug 2007 |
Wireless LAN_Atheros(AR5B91)_7.6.1.162_Vistax86x64/setup.ini | 471 bytes | 14 Nov 2008 |