Atheros Wireless Network Adapter Driver

Atheros Wireless Network Adapter Driver

Atheros Wireless Network Adapter Driver

It's easy to connect wireless laptops, a wireless router and, if you need one, a wireless adapter card; even the technically-challenged can create a computer network in a heartbeat. This discussion isn't about Bluetooth technology, nor does it relate to Macs. Learn to connect a computer to another computer.

The First Step

Workstations, printers, and laptops need a wireless adapter card installed. They're easy to install--sometimes they're already built in. If so, your equipment will say it's wireless network capable. If not, remove the case from your desktop computer, follow the adapter card's directions, and you'll easily identify the slot the card fits into.

On a laptop, the card slot is on one of the outside edges of the keyboard half. The card only fits in one way and installs in two seconds, no problem. Once the adapter is set into its slot, Windows' setup wizard steps you through installing the driver. You'll get the familiar message, "Windows found new hardware." Follow the prompts.