Atheros AR8161/8165/8162/8166/8168 Ethernet Controller Driver

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This package provides Atheros AR8161/8165 PCI-E Gigabit Ethernet Controller (NDIS 6.20) and AR8162/8166/8168 PCI-E Fast Ethernet Controller (NDIS 6.20) Driver and is supported on Inspiron 5xxx / 7xxx series and Vostro Notebook 3xxx series running the following Windows Operating System: Windows 7.
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Version

2.1.0.12, A02

Release date

08 Feb 2013

Download Type

Driver

Category

Network, Ethernet & Wireless

Importance

Recommended
Dell Technologies recommends applying this update during your next scheduled update cycle. The update contains changes to maintain overall system health. It ensures that the system software remains current and compatible with other system modules (firmware, BIOS, drivers, and software) and may include other new features.
Available formats

File Format: Update Package for MS Windows 32-Bit
File Name: Network_Driver_T83W4_WN_2.1.0.12_A02.EXE
File Size: 23.29 MB
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Format Description:
Dell Update Packages (DUP) in Microsoft Windows 32bit format have been designed to run on Microsoft Windows 64bit Operating Systems. Dell Update Packages (DUP) in Microsoft Windows 64bit format will only run on Microsoft Windows 64bit Operating Systems. When selecting a device driver update be sure to select the one that is appropriate for your operating system.
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MD5:
2af067c8e874af998425323014cb061f
SHA1:
4ec6876a066fb4faabeff2facfe74cb6c3f50c08
SHA-256:
cde219d657e9ca7422cf67ed8eacb37b8cdbb989900cfc36dd01d59aad5fb3d0

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AR8162/8166/8168 PCI-E Fast Ethernet Controller (NDIS 6.20)
Atheros AR8161/8165 PCI-E Fast Ethernet Controller (NDIS 6.20)
Atheros AR8161/8165 PCI-E Gigabit Ethernet Controller (NDIS 6.20)
Atheros AR8162/8166/8168 PCI-E Fast Ethernet Controller (NDIS 6.20)
Dell Update Package (DUP) Instructions

Download

1. Click Download File to download the file.
2. When the File Download window appears, click Save to save the file to your hard drive.

Installation

1. Browse to the location where you downloaded the file and double-click the new file.
2. Read over the release information presented in the dialog window.
3. Download and install any prerequisites identified in the dialog window before proceeding.
4. Click the Install button.
5. Follow the remaining prompts to perform the update.

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