Atheros Wireless Network Adapter Driver Download
The Wireless Network Adapter 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 - "atheros_wireless_10.0.0.260.exe" - has been downloaded 923 times and is rated 3 out of 5 stars based on 6 reviews. It is compatible with PCs running Windows 11, Windows 10, Windows 8 and Windows 7, among other operating systems. The total disk space used for this update is 34.3 MB.
Supported Models
Wireless Network Adapter
Manufacturers
Supported Operating Systems
Windows 11, Windows 10, Windows 10 (64 bit), Windows 8.1, Windows 8.1 (64 bit), Windows 8, Windows 8 (64 bit), Windows 7
File Name
Versions
10.0.0.260 (15-Jul-2013)
Uploaded By
Sam H. (DG Member) on 8-Mar-2016
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How to Update Wireless Network Adapter Device Drivers
Step 1 - Download Your Driver
To get the Wireless Network Adapter 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 Wireless Network Adapter 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 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.