The VPCEB16FG is a network device manufactured by Sony. 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 - "AtherosWirelessLAN.zip" - has an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars based on 8 reviews, and has been downloaded 20 times. The uploader reports that this update will work successfully on PCs running Windows 7. The total disk space used for this update is 773.4 KB.
VPCEB16FG
Windows 7 (64 bit)
AtherosWirelessLAN.zip (773.4 KB)
8.0.0.238 (30-Mar-2010)
Wireless LAN Driver File, Go to the directory where the file was downloaded and unzip the .zip file. Follow the instructions displayed in the installation wizard. After installation is completed, please restart the computer.
Sharmila (DG Staff Member) on 30-Oct-2018
To get the VPCEB16FG 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 Sony VPCEB16FG 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 Sony 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 Sony website. Most major device manufacturers update their drivers regularly.
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.
The following files are found inside the driver download file.
| Name | Size | Date |
|---|---|---|
| DPInst.exe | 679.9 KB | 15 Mar 2010 |
| _FS_SWRINFO/crc.info | 8 bytes | 15 Mar 2010 |
| _FS_SWRINFO/files.info | 136 bytes | 15 Mar 2010 |
| athrextx.cat | 49.6 KB | 15 Mar 2010 |
| athrx.sys | 1.5 MB | 15 Mar 2010 |
| netathrx.inf | 294.7 KB | 15 Mar 2010 |