Atheros AR5006X not working on W-Vista Ultimate

electrode49 · Apr 3, 2008, 07:34 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, 08:11 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, 06:51 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.

Apr 3, 2008, 07:34 AM	#1
electrode49 DriverHeaven Newbie Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 3 Rep Power: 0	Atheros AR5006X not working on W-Vista Ultimate 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

Apr 4, 2008, 06:51 AM	Thread Starter #3
electrode49 DriverHeaven Newbie Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 3 Rep Power: 0	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.