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 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.

Atheros AR5006X Wireless Network Adapter for Windows

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Full Specifications

GENERAL

Release: December 21, 2005

Latest update: February 26, 2026

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

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Compaq C769US uses this wireless card.
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 (SP39403.exe)
Cons
download link does not help get drivers.
Summary

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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%.