Dell Vostro 1015 Driver Download (Official)
The Vostro 1015 is a network device manufactured by Dell. 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 "R230781.EXE" is rated (5 out of 5 stars) based on 10 downloads and 4 reviews. Compatibility for this driver update includes PCs running Windows operating systems such as Windows 7. The total disk space used for this update is 7.8 MB.
Supported Models
Vostro 1015
11a/b/g Wireless LAN Mini PCI Adapter II
11b/g Wireless LAN Mini PCI Adapter
Atheros AR5001X+ Wireless Network Adapter
Atheros AR5002G Wireless Network Adapter
Atheros AR5002X Wireless Network Adapter
Atheros AR5004G Wireless Network Adapter
Atheros AR5004X Wireless Network Adapter
Manufacturers
Supported Operating Systems
Windows 7
File Name
R230781.EXE (7.8 MB)
Versions
8.0.0.144 (3-Nov-2011)
Additional Notes
Wireless LAN Driver File, Double-click the new icon on the desktop labeled R288378.exe. The Self-Extracting window appears and prompts you to extract or unzip to C:\DELL\DRIVERS\R288378. Write down this path so the executable (I.e. Setup.exe) file can be found later. The Self-Extractor window appears. Click OK. After completing the file extraction, if the Self-Extractor window is still open, close it. Click the Start button and then click Run. Type C:\DELL\DRIVERS\R288378 in the Open textbox and then click OK. Follow the on-screen installation instructions.
Uploaded By
Varutharaj (DG Staff Member) on 30-Jul-2018
Device Hardware IDs
PCI\VEN_168C&DEV_0013&SUBSYS_04081468
PCI\VEN_168C&DEV_0013&SUBSYS_04171468
PCI\VEN_168C&DEV_0013&SUBSYS_1025168C
PCI\VEN_168C&DEV_0013&SUBSYS_1026168C
PCI\VEN_168C&DEV_0013&SUBSYS_1027168C
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
Compatible IDs
Related Driver Updates
How to Update Vostro 1015 Device Drivers
Step 1 - Download Your Driver
To get the Vostro 1015 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 Dell Vostro 1015 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 Dell 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 Dell website. Most major device manufacturers update their drivers regularly.
Step 2 - Install Your Driver
To install your new driver on Windows:
Right-click the Start button.
Click "Device Manager"
Find your device in the list.
Right-click the device and select "Update driver"
Follow the steps on screen.
Restart your computer when done.
This keeps your computer working at its best.
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.
Driver Contents File List
The following files are found inside the driver download file.
| Name | Size | Date |
|---|---|---|
| App/QmiInfo105.cfg | 954 bytes | 16 Jun 2009 |
| App/QmiInstDev.exe | 385.0 KB | 14 Apr 2009 |
| App/QmiInstDev64.exe | 589.8 KB | 14 Apr 2009 |
| data1.cab | 3.4 MB | 22 Jul 2008 |
| data2.cab | 162.0 KB | 22 Jul 2008 |
| Driver/Vista/athr.sys | 1.1 MB | 12 May 2009 |
| Driver/Vista/athrext.cat | 45.6 KB | 12 May 2009 |
| Driver/Vista/athrextx.cat | 45.6 KB | 12 May 2009 |
| Driver/Vista/athrx.sys | 1.4 MB | 12 May 2009 |
| Driver/Vista/netathr.inf | 141.4 KB | 12 May 2009 |
| Driver/Vista/netathrx.inf | 141.8 KB | 12 May 2009 |
| Driver/Win7/athr.sys | 1.2 MB | 5 Jun 2009 |
| Driver/Win7/athrext.cat | 47.6 KB | 13 Jun 2009 |
| Driver/Win7/athrextx.cat | 47.6 KB | 13 Jun 2009 |
| Driver/Win7/athrx.sys | 1.5 MB | 5 Jun 2009 |
| Driver/Win7/netathr.inf | 273.8 KB | 13 Jun 2009 |
| Driver/Win7/netathrx.inf | 275.0 KB | 12 Jun 2009 |
| Driver/WinXP64/athwx.sys | 2.0 MB | 12 May 2009 |
| Driver/WinXP64/netathwx.cat | 42.5 KB | 12 May 2009 |
| Driver/WinXP64/netathwx.inf | 247.1 KB | 12 May 2009 |
| Driver/WinXP/athw.sys | 1.5 MB | 12 May 2009 |
| Driver/WinXP/netathw.cat | 42.5 KB | 12 May 2009 |
| Driver/WinXP/netathw.inf | 167.6 KB | 12 May 2009 |
| ISSetup.dll | 535.6 KB | 19 Apr 2007 |
| layout.bin | 455 bytes | 22 Jul 2008 |
| license.txt | 11.4 KB | 22 Oct 2007 |
| release note.txt | 8.5 KB | 24 Jun 2009 |
| setup.exe | 372.7 KB | 22 Jul 2008 |
| setup.ini | 908 bytes | 22 Jul 2008 |
| SilentInstall.bat | 52 bytes | 5 Dec 2007 |
| _Setup.dll | 332.7 KB | 28 Apr 2007 |