The SNU5600 is a network device manufactured by Philips. 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_ar5005xx_usb_22027.zip" has been downloaded 545 times with a user rating of 3 out of 5 stars, based on 5 reviews. The uploader reports that this update will work successfully on PCs running Windows XP. The total disk space used for this update is 2.2 MB.
SNU5600
Windows 2008, Windows 2003, Windows XP, Windows 2000, Windows ME, Windows 98SE, Windows 98
2.2.0.27 (29-Jul-2008)
Model: Philips SNU5600 Wireless USB Adapter 11b/g
Category: Wireless USB Network Adapters
Vendor: Atheros
Version: 2.2.0.27
Date: 07/29/2008
File size: 4 MB
Supported OS: Windows
Hardware id's:
USB\VID_0ACE&PID_1215
USB\VID_0ACE&PID_A215
(w/ZD1211B+AL2230S chipset)
USB\VID_083A&PID_4505
USB\VID_0471&PID_1236
USB\VID_0471&PID_1237
USB\VID_083A&PID_E501
USB\VID_0803&PID_A312
USB\VID_0BAF&PID_0121
USB\VID_050D&PID_705C
USB\VID_050D&PID_4050
USB\VID_0CDE&PID_001A
USB\VID_0586&PID_340F
USB\VID_0586&PID_3410
USB\VID_6189&PID_9071
USB\VID_079B&PID_0062
USB\VID_0411
Jerry K (DG Member) on 27-Mar-2011
To get the SNU5600 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 Philips SNU5600 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 Philips 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 Philips website. Most major device manufacturers update their drivers regularly.
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.
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
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.
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.