Atheros AR8161/8165 Driver Download
The AR8161/8165 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 driver - "mb_driver_lan_atheros8151.exe" - has been downloaded 3,335 times and is rated 5 out of 5 stars based on 12 reviews. Visitors have successfully installed this driver on PCs running Windows 7. The total disk space used for this update is 3.0 MB.
Supported Models
AR8161/8165
Manufacturers
Supported Operating Systems
Windows 7
File Name
mb_driver_lan_atheros8151.exe (3.0 MB)
Versions
2.1.0.7
Additional Notes
Qualcomm Atheros AR8161/8165 PCI-E Gigabit Ethernet Controller (NDIS 6.20)
Version: 2.1.0.7
OS Supported: Windows 7 32-bit
Uploaded By
Jerry K (DG Member) on 20-Mar-2013
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How to Update AR8161/8165 Device Drivers
Step 1 - Download Your Driver
To get the AR8161/8165 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 AR8161/8165 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.
To find the newest driver, you may need to visit the Atheros 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.