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Atheros AR5006X Wireless Network Adapter for Windows

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The Atheros AR5006X is a highly integrated wireless network adapter offering broad protocol support and exceptional power efficiency. It delivers robust performance for diverse wireless networking needs.

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  • Pros

    • Supports IEEE 802.11a, b, and g standards.
    • Quality of Service support for enhanced multimedia.
    • Hardware encryption for WPA and IEEE 802.11i security.
    • Extended tuning range for worldwide operation.
    • Atheros XR technology provides extended wireless range.

  • Cons

    • No mention of specific driver features for advanced configuration.
    • Limited information on compatibility with older operating systems.
    • Does not detail support for newer Wi-Fi standards beyond drafts.
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Full Specifications

GENERAL
Release
Latest update
Version
4.1.2.133
OPERATING SYSTEMS
Platform
Windows
Operating System
  • Windows 10
  • Windows XP
  • Windows 98
  • Windows 2000
  • Windows NT
Additional Requirements
Windows 98SE/ME/NT/2000/XP
POPULARITY
Total Downloads
3,934
Downloads Last Week
3
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Developer’s Description

By Atheros
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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
  • Support for draft IEEE 802.11e, h, i and j standards
  • Atheros XR eXtended Range technology to give Wi-Fi products twice the range of existing designs
  • Power-saving design improvements reduce system power consumption by 98%.
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