Atheros AR5006X Wireless Network Adapter for Windows

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Editors’ Review

Download.com staffFebruary 26, 2026

The Atheros AR5006X is a highly integrated wireless network adapter offering multiprotocol support, advanced security, and worldwide compatibility.

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Pros
- Single chip CMOS solution with MAC/baseband and radio
- Supports IEEE 802.11a, b, g, and e standards
- Hardware encryption for WPA, 802.11i, AES, TKIP, WEP
- Extended frequency tuning range for global use
- Includes DFS and TPC for international operation
Cons
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Atheros AR5006X Wireless Network Adapter for Windows

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Full Specifications

GENERAL

Release: April 1, 2005

Latest update: February 26, 2026

Version: 4.1.2.38

OPERATING SYSTEMS

Platform: Windows

Operating System

Windows 2000
Windows 98
Windows XP
Windows 10
Windows 2003
Windows NT

Additional Requirements: Windows 98/ME/NT/2000/XP/2003

POPULARITY

Total Downloads: 104,519

Downloads Last Week: 2

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User Reviews

1/5

2 User Votes

Compaq C769US drivers work
luinvetMarch 8, 2011
Pros
Atheros web page appears to be worthless to get drivers. The Compaq C769US uses this wireless card, you can get the drivers from Compaq and search for C769US.
Cons
clicking download does not help get drivers.
Summary
This link is useless. Does not have any drivers there
dtlkellyOctober 10, 2010
Pros
none, this does not do what it is ment to
Cons
No downloads to get the driver for this card. Seems like Atheros is just using cnet to get there name out there.
Summary
Dont bother hitting the link as it will just take you stright to there home page.

Developer’s Description

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Atheros AR5006X Wireless Network Adapter: FEATURES:

Highly integrated single chip CMOS solution with multiprotocol.
MAC/baseband processor and 2.4/5 GHz radio.
Uses digital CMOS technology exclusively, minimizing power.
consumption and cost while maximizing reliability.
Support for IEEE 802.11a, 802.11b, 802.11g.
802.11e standard compatible bursting.
Wireless Multimedia Enhancements Quality of Service support (QoS).
Hardware encryption for the Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA) and IEEE 802.11i security specifications, provides Advanced Encryption.
Standard (AES), Temporal Key Integrity Protocol (TKIP) and Wired.
Equivalent Privacy (WEP) without performance degradation.
Extended tuning range (2.300-2.500 & 4.900-5.850 GHz) for worldwide use.
Dynamic Frequency Selection/Transmit Power Control (DFS/TPC) for international operation.