Proxim 8461 Driver Download (Official)

Proxim Drivers

The 8461 is a network device manufactured by Proxim. 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 "8461_20b15.zip" is rated (5 out of 5 stars) based on 224 downloads and 5 reviews. Compatibility for this driver update includes PCs running Windows operating systems such as Windows XP. The total disk space used for this update is 1.4 MB.

5 Ratings
224 Downloads

Supported Models

8461

ORiNOCO 802.11a/b ComboCard (Silver)

Manufacturers

Proxim

Supported Operating Systems

Windows XP, Windows 2000, Windows ME, Windows 98SE, Windows 98

File Name

Versions

2.0-B15 (18-Feb-2003)
2.0.306.0 (2002-11-20) via .inf

Additional Notes

8461

ORiNOCO 11a/b ComboCard

Network Driver File

Uploaded By

Sivaprakash (DG Staff Member) on 26-Jul-2006

Driver Contents File List

The following files are found inside the driver download file.

Name Size Date
8461_20b15/AUTORUN.INF 44 bytes 26 Nov 2001
8461_20b15/Apps/drvsetup.exe 135.2 KB 26 Nov 2002
8461_20b15/Apps/orinoco.exe 819.2 KB 26 Nov 2002
8461_20b15/Apps/orinoco.exe.manifest 587 bytes 23 Aug 2002
8461_20b15/Common/SYMPMINS.EXE 23.1 KB 16 Apr 2002
8461_20b15/Common/W32N50M.dll 73.7 KB 6 Nov 2002
8461_20b15/Common/W32NDIS3.VXD 15.4 KB 6 Nov 2002
8461_20b15/Common/W32NDIS4.sys 15.8 KB 6 Nov 2002
8461_20b15/Common/W32NDIS5.sys 16.3 KB 6 Nov 2002
8461_20b15/NTPR11AB.INF 28.6 KB 10 Jan 2003
8461_20b15/ntpr11ab.cat 7.7 KB 30 Apr 2002
8461_20b15/ntpr11ab.sys 269.5 KB 13 Jan 2003
8461_20b15/readme.txt 10.9 KB 13 Jan 2003
8461_20b15/setup.exe 384.9 KB 26 Nov 2002

How to Update 8461 Device Drivers Quickly & Easily

Step 1 - Download Your Driver

To get the 8461 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 Proxim 8461 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 Proxim 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 Proxim website. Most major device manufacturers update their drivers regularly.

Step 2 - Install Your Driver

Once you have downloaded your new driver, you'll need to install it. In Windows, use a built-in utility called Device Manager, which allows you to see all of the devices recognized by your system, and the drivers associated with them.

How to Open Device Manager

  • In Windows 11, Windows 10 & Windows 8.1, right-click the Start menu and select Device Manager

  • In Windows 8, swipe up from the bottom, or right-click anywhere on the desktop and choose "All Apps" -> swipe or scroll right and choose "Control Panel" (under Windows System section) -> Hardware and Sound -> Device Manager

  • In Windows 7, click Start -> Control Panel -> Hardware and Sound -> Device Manager

  • In Windows Vista, click Start -> Control Panel -> System and Maintenance -> Device Manager

  • In Windows XP, click Start -> Control Panel -> Performance and Maintenance -> System -> Hardware tab -> Device Manager button

How to Install a driver from Device Manager

  1. Locate the device and model that is having the issue and double-click on it to open the Properties dialog box.

  2. Select the Driver tab.

  3. Click the Update Driver button and follow the instructions.

In most cases, you will need to reboot your computer in order for the driver update to take effect.

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.

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