Atheros AR5005G Wireless Network Adapter Driver Update
The AR5005G Wireless 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 device is supported under legacy operating systems such as Windows Vista and Windows XP. Visitors have downloaded matching drivers over 373,105 times with an aggregate rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars. Find the best version below that matches your operating system. Safe and secure downloads are our guarantee. The DriverGuide download archive is scanned regularly using the latest anti-virus software.
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Popular Driver Updates for Atheros AR5005G Wireless Network Adapter
If you have had recent power outages, viruses or other computer problems, it is likely that the drivers have become damaged. Browse the list above to find the driver that matches your hardware and operating system. To see more matches, use our custom driver search engine to find the exact driver.
Tech Tip: If you are having trouble deciding which is the right driver, try the Driver Update Utility for Atheros AR5005G Wireless Network Adapter. It is a software utility that will find the right driver for you - automatically.
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How to Install Drivers
Once you download your new driver, then you need to install it. To install a driver in Windows, you will need to use a built-in utility called Device Manager. It allows you to see all of the devices recognized by your system, and the drivers associated with them.
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
Install Drivers With Device Manager
Locate the device and model that is having the issue and double-click on it to open the Properties dialog box.
Select the Driver tab.
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.
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Install Drivers Automatically
Many device drivers are not updated through the Microsoft Windows Update service. If you are having trouble finding the right driver, stop searching and fix driver problems faster with the Automatic Driver Update Utility. Automatic updates could save you hours of time.
The Driver Update Utility automatically finds, downloads and installs the right driver for your hardware and operating system. It will Update all of your drivers in just a few clicks, and even backup your drivers before making any changes.
Once you download and run the utility, it will scan for out-of-date or missing drivers:
When the scan is complete, the driver update utility will display a results page showing which drivers are missing or out-of-date:
Next, update individual drivers or all of the necessary drivers with one click.
Benefits of Updated Drivers
Many computer problems are caused by missing or outdated device drivers, especially in Windows 11. If your desktop or laptop is running slow, or keeps crashing or hanging, there is a good chance that updating your drivers will fix the problem.
Ensures your hardware runs at peak performance.
Fixes bugs so your system will have fewer crashes.
Unlocks new features and configuration options in your devices, especially with video cards and gaming devices.