The Dell 1702 and others is a network device manufactured by QualComm. 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 - "Qualcomm_Atheros_-10.0.0.326-whql.zip" - has an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars based on 9 reviews, and has been downloaded 169 times. The uploader reports that this update will work successfully on PCs running Windows 11, Windows 10, Windows 8 and Windows 7. The total disk space used for this update is 2.7 MB.
Dell 1702 and others
Windows 11, Windows 10, Windows 10 (64 bit), Windows 8.1, Windows 8.1 (64 bit), Windows 8, Windows 8 (64 bit), Windows 7, Windows 7 (64 bit)
Qualcomm_Atheros_-10.0.0.326-whql.zip (2.7 MB)
10.0.0.326 (14-Aug-2015)
After a long search I've found this Win10x64 drivers for my Dell 1702 wifi card. The W10 built in drivers don't work. Just these ones. I installed it choosing Ar5B195, which is the Dell 1702 card chipset, from the drivers list.
Ricardo Picchiarini (DG Member) on 1-Jan-2016
To get the Dell 1702 and others 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 QualComm Dell 1702 and others 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 QualComm 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 QualComm website. Most major device manufacturers update their drivers regularly.
After downloading the new driver, proceed with installation. On Windows, use the built-in Device Manager utility to manage your system's devices and drivers. To access it:
Right-click the Start button
Select "Device Manager" from the menu
Locate the device needing the update
Right-click the device and choose "Update driver"
Follow the on-screen prompts to install
Once complete, restart your computer to ensure the new driver is fully implemented and functioning properly.
This process helps maintain your system's performance and compatibility with various 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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athr.sys | 3.4 MB | 14 Aug 2016 |
athrext.cat | 92.6 KB | 21 Aug 2016 |
athrextx.cat | 92.6 KB | 21 Aug 2016 |
athrx.sys | 4.2 MB | 14 Aug 2016 |
netathr.inf | 649.6 KB | 14 Aug 2016 |
netathrx.inf | 651.7 KB | 14 Aug 2016 |