Atheros AR5006X not working on W-Vista Ultimate

electrode49 · Apr 3, 2008, 01:34 AM

I upgraded my OS from XP to W-Vista Ultimate and now the AR5006X wireless network adapter is not working in my laptop...searched unsuccessfully for a solution. Has anyone seen something that might help me out here.

Thanks,
Ed

***temeteus82*** · Apr 3, 2008, 02:11 AM

Hi there and welcome to DriverHeaven!

What laptop you have? Since Atheros isn't making the drivers for it's chips the laptop manufacturer might have the needed drivers.

electrode49 · Apr 4, 2008, 12:51 AM

Hi temeteus82

I have a Fujitsu laptop, Model A3040. It's nothing special. I appreciate your reply greatly. However, I've decided to go ahead and disable the integrated Atheros AR5600X wireless adapter and buy a Netgear RangeMax wireless USB 2.0 adapter, Model WPN111. While the old integrated adapter (AR5006X) was rated at G, the new USB adapter (WPN111) is rated at G+ and G(MIMO). This is working out excellent for me and is a lot more responsive than the old integrated adapter ever was. Internet content uploads and downloads a lot quicker. It's nice! Additionally the new USB wireless adapter gives me the flexibility of upgrading later to the next rating (802.11/n).

Thanks for your reply though and I appreciate your willingness to help me out.