How to Update Device Drivers Quickly & Easily
I am having problem with Qualcomm Atheros AR8151 PCI-E-Gigabit-Ethernet-Controller (NDIS 6.30) as well. This began after I upgraded from Windows 7 to Windows 10. I am able to use wireless network just fine but not the Ethernet / wired connection.
I actually have an Atheros AR9285 myself, and I see no links for finding the update for the driver for Win7 64-Bit drivers. Atheros AR9285 Wireless Network Adapter Driver Download - PC Pitstop Driver Library. Hi guys, I downloaded the latest Atheros drivers for my wireless card. They came in a zip file and I have no idea how to. Atheros AR8132 PCI E Fast Ethernet Controller Drivers Download. 'Networking Controller Driver File Original driver for the Atheros AR8132 PCI-E Fast Ethernet Controller solutions.' •Atheros AR8131 PCI-E Gigabit Ethernet Controller, Atheros AR8132 PCI-E Fast Ethernet Controller.
Tech Tip: Updating drivers manually requires some computer skills and patience. A faster and easier option is to use the Driver Update Utility for Atheros to scan your system for free. The utility tells you which specific drivers are out-of-date for all of your devices.
Step 1 - Download Your Driver
To get the latest driver, including Windows 10 drivers, you can choose from a list of most popular Atheros downloads. Click the download button next to the matching model name. After you complete your download, move on to Step 2.
If your driver is not listed and you know the model name or number of your Atheros device, you can use it to search our driver archive for your Atheros device model. Simply type the model name and/or number into the search box and click the Search button. You may see different versions in the results. Choose the best match for your PC and operating system.
If you don’t know the model name or number, you can start to narrow your search down by choosing which category of Atheros device you have (such as Printer, Scanner, Video, Network, etc.). Start by selecting the correct category from our list of Atheros Device Drivers by Category.
Need more help finding the right driver? You can request a driver and we will find it for you. We employ a team from around the world. They add hundreds of new drivers to our site every day.
Tech Tip: If you are having trouble deciding which is the right driver, try the Driver Update Utility for Atheros. It is a software utility that will find the right driver for you - automatically.
Step 2 - Install Your Driver
After you download your new driver, then you have 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.
How to Open Device Manager
In Windows 8.1 & Windows 10, 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 drivers using 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.
Original Atheros Network Controller Driver Windows 7
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.
If you are having trouble installing your driver, you should use the Driver Update Utility for Atheros. It is a software utility that automatically finds, downloads and installs the right driver for your system. You can even backup your drivers before making any changes, and revert back in case there were any problems.
Try it now to safely update all of your drivers in just a few clicks. 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. You can update individual drivers, or all of the necessary drivers with one click.
Atheros Ethernet Driver
For more help, visit our Driver Support Page for step-by-step videos on how to install drivers for every file type.
From Acer: This package supports the following driver models:Original Atheros Network Controller Driver Windows 7 64 Bit
- Atheros AR5002G Wireless Network Adapter
- Atheros AR5002X Wireless Network Adapter
- Atheros AR5004G Wireless Network Adapter
- Atheros AR5004X Wireless Network Adapter
- Atheros AR5005GS Wireless Network Adapter
- Atheros AR5005G Wireless Network Adapter
- Atheros AR5006XS Wireless Network Adapter
- Atheros AR5006X Wireless Network Adapter
- Atheros AR5006EXS Wireless Network Adapter
- Atheros AR5006EX Wireless Network Adapter
- Atheros AR5006EGS Wireless Network Adapter
- Atheros AR5006EG Wireless Network Adapter
- Atheros AR5006GS Wireless Network Adapter
- Atheros AR5006G Wireless Network Adapter
- Atheros Wireless Network Adapter
- Atheros AR5007EG Wireless Network Adapter
- Linksys Wireless-G Notebook Adapter
- Linksys Wireless A+G Notebook Adapter
- Linksys Wireless A+G PCI Adapter
- IEEE 802.11a/g Wireless LAN Adapter (A)
- 11b/g Wireless LAN Mini PCI Express Adapter
- 11a/b/g Wireless LAN Mini PCI Express Adapter
- 11a/b/g Wireless LAN Mini PCI Adapter II
- 11b/g Wireless LAN Mini PCI Adapter
- 11b/g Wireless LAN Mini PCI Express Adapter II
- Cisco Aironet 802.11a/b/g Wireless Adapter
- NETGEAR 108 Mbps Wireless PC Card WG511T
- NETGEAR RangeMax(TM) Wireless PC Card WPN511
- NETGEAR 108 Mbps Wireless PCI Adapter WG311T
- NETGEAR Double 108 Mbps Wireless PC Card WG511U
- LAN-Express AS IEEE 802.11g miniPCI Adapter
- LAN-Express AS IEEE 802.11a/g miniPCI Adapter
- LAN-Express AS IEEE 802.11g PCI-E Adapter
- Atheros AR5007G Wireless Network Adapter
- Gigaset PC Card 108
- Speedport Gigaset 54 Mbit
- Belkin Wireless A/G Desktop Network Card
- D-Link AirPlus DWL-G650 Wireless Cardbus Adapter(rev.C)
- D-Link AirPlus Xtreme G DWL-G520 Adapter
- D-Link AirPlus DWL-G520 Wireless PCI Adapter(rev.B)
- D-Link AirXpert DWL-AG520 Wireless PCI Adapter
- D-Link AirPremier DWL-AG530 Wireless PCI Adapter
- D-Link AirPlus G DWL-G630 Wireless Cardbus Adapter(rev.D)
- D-Link AirPlus G DWL-G510 Wireless PCI Adapter(rev.B)
- D-Link AirXpert DWL-AG650 Wireless Cardbus Adapter
- D-Link AirPremier DWL-AG660 Wireless Cardbus Adapter
- D-Link AirPremier DWL-G680 Wireless Cardbus Adapter
- D-Link AirPremier DWL-G550 Wireless PCI Adapter
- D-Link AirPremier AG DWL-AG660 Wireless Cardbus Adapter
- D-Link AirPremier AG DWL-AG530 Wireless PCI Adapter
- D-Link AirPlus G DWL-G650+A Wireless Cardbus Adapter
- D-Link AirPlus G DWL-G520+A Wireless PCI Adapter
- D-Link WDA-1320 Desktop Adapter
- D-Link WDA-2320 Desktop Adapter
- D-Link Wireless 108G DWA-520 Desktop Adapter
- D-Link Wireless 108G DWA-620 Notebook Adapter
- D-Link WNA-2330 Notebook Adapter
- D-Link WNA-1330 Notebook Adapter
- D-Link AirPlus Xtreme G DWL-G650 Adapter
- D-Link AirPlus G DWL-G630 Wireless Cardbus Adapter
- Atheros AR5008 Wireless Network Adapter
- Atheros AR5008X Wireless Network Adapter
- 11b/g/n Wireless LAN Mini-PCI Express Adapter
- 11a/b/g/n Wireless LAN Mini-PCI Express Adapter
- Gigaset PC Card 300
- Belkin N1 Wireless Notebook Card
- D-Link DWA-642 RangeBooster N Notebook Adapter
- D-Link DWA-645 RangeBooster N650 Notebook Adapter
- D-Link DWA-542 RangeBooster N Desktop Adapter
- D-Link DWA-547 RangeBooster N650 Desktop Adapter
- D-Link DWA-652 XtremeN Notebook Adapter
- D-Link DWA-552 XtremeN Desktop Adapter
- D-Link DWA-643 Xtreme N ExpressCard Notebook Adapter
- D-Link DWA-556 Xtreme N PCIe Desktop Adapter