Download and install Atheros Atheros AR9280 Wireless Network Adapter driver

Atheros AR9280 Wireless Network Adapter is a Network Adapters device. The developer of this driver was Atheros. The hardware id of this driver is PCI/VEN_168C&DEV_002A&SUBSYS_7136144F; this string has to match your hardware.

1. Atheros Atheros AR9280 Wireless Network Adapter driver - how to install it manually

1. Download the setup file for Atheros Atheros AR9280 Wireless Network Adapter driver from the location below. This is the download link for the driver version 7.7.0.523 dated 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 running 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 quite straightforward. The driver setup wizard will analyze your PC for compatible devices and will install the driver.
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7. Restart your PC and enjoy the new driver, as you can see it was quite smple.
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This driver is digitally signed by Atheros.
The file size of this driver is 524930 bytes (512.63 KB)
This driver was rated with an average of 4.9 stars by 30445 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. Installing the Atheros Atheros AR9280 Wireless Network Adapter driver using DriverMax: the easy way

The advantage of using DriverMax is that it will setup the driver for you in the easiest possible way and it will keep each driver up to date. 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 PC.
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3. Take a look at the list of 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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