NETGEAR Atheros AR5002G Mini PCI Wireless Network Adapter Driver Download
The Atheros AR5002G Mini PCI Wireless Network Adapter is a network device manufactured by NETGEAR. 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 "Atheros3.0.1.12_for_Netgear_WPN311.zip" has been downloaded 10,945 times with a user rating of 4 out of 5 stars, based on 73 reviews. It has been installed successfully by our users on PCs running Windows XP. The total disk space used for this update is 247.6 KB.
Supported Models
WPN311
3Com 3CRPAG175 Wireless LAN PC Card
Atheros AR5001A Wireless Network Adapter
Atheros AR5001X Cardbus Wireless Network Adapter
Atheros AR5001X Mini PCI Wireless Network Adapter
Atheros AR5001X+ Cardbus Wireless Network Adapter
Atheros AR5001X+ Mini PCI Wireless Network Adapter
Atheros AR5002G Cardbus Wireless Network Adapter
Manufacturers
Supported Operating Systems
Windows 2003, Windows XP, Windows XP (64 bit), Windows 2000, Windows NT4, Windows 98SE
File Name
Versions
Atheros 3.0.1.123.0.1.12 (2005-08-26) via .inf
Additional Notes
Works for Windows XP X64!
Uploaded By
Gareth (DG Member) on 27-May-2006
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How to Update Atheros AR5002G Mini PCI Wireless Network Adapter Device Drivers
Step 1 - Download Your Driver
To get the Atheros AR5002G Mini PCI 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 NETGEAR Atheros AR5002G Mini PCI 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 NETGEAR 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 NETGEAR website. Most major device manufacturers update their drivers regularly.
Step 2 - Install Your Driver
Installing your newly downloaded driver is a straightforward process. Windows provides a dedicated tool called Device Manager for this purpose. Follow these steps to update your driver:
Access the Quick Access menu by right-clicking the Start button.
From the menu options, choose "Device Manager".
Within Device Manager, identify the device requiring the driver update.
Open the context menu for the device by right-clicking its name.
Select "Update driver" and proceed through the guided installation.
To complete the process, reboot your computer. This ensures the new driver is fully integrated into your system.
Regular driver updates contribute to optimal system performance and hardware compatibility.
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Driver Contents File List
The following files are found inside the driver download file.
| Name | Size | Date |
|---|---|---|
| ar5211.sys | 438.9 KB | 26 Aug 2005 |
| net5211.inf | 52.6 KB | 26 Aug 2005 |