Download and install Atheros Atheros AR9280 Wireless Network Adapter driver

Atheros AR9280 Wireless Network Adapter is a Network Adapters hardware device. The Windows version of this driver was developed by Atheros. The hardware id of this driver is PCI/VEN_168C&DEV_002A&SUBSYS_652211AD.

1. Atheros Atheros AR9280 Wireless Network Adapter - install the driver manually

1. Download the driver setup file for Atheros Atheros AR9280 Wireless Network Adapter driver from the location below. This download link is for the driver version 7.7.0.523 released on 2010-10-11.
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3. Start the driver setup file from a Windows account with the highest privileges (rights). If your UAC (User Access Control) is enabled then you will have to confirm the installation of the driver and run the setup with administrative rights.
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5. Follow the driver setup wizard, which should be pretty easy to follow. The driver setup wizard will analyze your PC for compatible devices and will install the driver.
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7. Restart your computer and enjoy the updated driver, it is as simple as that.
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This driver is digitally signed by Atheros.
Download size of the driver: 524930 bytes (512.63 KB)
This driver was rated with an average of 4.7 stars by 45508 users.
This driver is fully compatible with the following versions of Windows:

• This driver works on Windows 2000 32 bits
• This driver works on Windows Server 2003 32 bits
• This driver works on Windows XP 32 bits
• This driver works on Windows Vista 32 bits
• This driver works on Windows 7 32 bits
• This driver works on Windows 8 32 bits
• This driver works on Windows 8.1 32 bits
• This driver works on Windows 10 32 bits
• This driver works on Windows 11 32 bits

2. Using DriverMax to install Atheros Atheros AR9280 Wireless Network Adapter driver

The most important advantage of using DriverMax is that it will install the driver for you in just a few seconds and it will keep each driver up to date, not just this one. How can you install a driver with DriverMax? Let's follow a few steps!

1. Open DriverMax and push on the yellow button that says ~SCAN FOR DRIVER UPDATES NOW~. Wait for DriverMax to scan and analyze each driver on your computer.
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3. Take a look at the list of available driver updates. Search the list until you locate the Atheros Atheros AR9280 Wireless Network Adapter driver. Click the Update button.
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5. Enjoy using the updated driver! :)
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