Qualcomm Atheros AR8162 Ethernet Controller Driver
AUTO INSTALLED This file was automatically installed as part of a recent update. If you are experiencing any issues, you can manually download and reinstall.This package provides Qualcomm Atheros AR8162 Ethernet Controller Driver and is supported on Inspiron 5523/5423 running the following Operating Systems: Windows 8.1 64 bit.
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Fixes & Enhancements
Fixes
-Not Applicable
Enhancements
-Added Win 8.1 support.
Read More-Not Applicable
Enhancements
-Added Win 8.1 support.
Version
2.1.0.21, A00
Release date
15 Oct 2013
Download Type
Driver
Category
Network, Ethernet & Wireless
Importance
RecommendedDell 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_JX8NP_WN_2.1.0.21_A00.EXE
File Size: 24.93 MB
This is a large file. Depending on your connection speed, it may take some time to download.
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:
3685031509924fdb363d6828047d1aea
SHA1:
759cdd00a7ee82df0be224986a01ab7f25147e22
SHA-256:
c7bec805f070d8e39ee4f6f0b6da72c040d14baefb886d7a7d9efe9d9bdf5469
File Format: ZipPack External
File Name: LOM_Atheros_Win8.14_A00_Setup-JX8NP_ZPE.exe
File Size: 5.94 MB
This is a large file. Depending on your connection speed, it may take some time to download.
Format Description:
This file contains a compressed (or zipped) set of files. Download the file to a folder on your hard drive, and then run (double-click) it to unzip the set of files. Follow the instructions to complete the installation.
To ensure the integrity of your download, please verify the checksum value.
MD5:
13e927a921d331d63795b8dea9257adb
SHA1:
f6f38c4654a292a9cbbe1ce9fd6dd350ffe6324c
SHA-256:
00e4725c070779ce590b8d272e884de6438c934678839a0b8277d72e3bf1f9e0
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Supported Operating Systems
Windows 8.1, 64-bit
Applies to
Qualcomm Atheros AR8161 Ethernet Controller
Qualcomm Atheros AR8162 Ethernet Controller
Installation instructions
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.
Hard Drive Installation (via WinZip) with Setup.exe File
Download
1. Click Download File, to download the file.
2. When the File Download window appears,click Save or Save this program to disk and click OK. The Save In: window appears.
3. From the Save In: field, click the down arrow then click to select Desktop and click Save. The file will download to your desktop.
4. If the Download Complete window appears, click Close. The file icon appears on your desktop.
Install
1. Double-click the new icon on the desktop
2. The Self-Extracting window appears and prompts you to extract or unzip to "C:\DELL\DRIVERS\JX8NP".(Where 'JX8NP' is the name of the file to be downloaded). Write down this path so the executable (I.e.Setup.exe) file can be found later.
3. The Self-Extractor window appears.
4. Click OK.
5. After completing the file extraction, if the Self-Extractor window is still open, close it.
6. Click Start button and then click Run.
7. Type "C:\DELL\DRIVERS\JX8NP" (where 'JX8NP' is the name of the file) in the Open textbox and then click OK.
8. Follow the on-screen installation 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.
Hard Drive Installation (via WinZip) with Setup.exe File
Download
1. Click Download File, to download the file.
2. When the File Download window appears,click Save or Save this program to disk and click OK. The Save In: window appears.
3. From the Save In: field, click the down arrow then click to select Desktop and click Save. The file will download to your desktop.
4. If the Download Complete window appears, click Close. The file icon appears on your desktop.
Install
1. Double-click the new icon on the desktop
2. The Self-Extracting window appears and prompts you to extract or unzip to "C:\DELL\DRIVERS\JX8NP".(Where 'JX8NP' is the name of the file to be downloaded). Write down this path so the executable (I.e.Setup.exe) file can be found later.
3. The Self-Extractor window appears.
4. Click OK.
5. After completing the file extraction, if the Self-Extractor window is still open, close it.
6. Click Start button and then click Run.
7. Type "C:\DELL\DRIVERS\JX8NP" (where 'JX8NP' is the name of the file) in the Open textbox and then click OK.
8. Follow the on-screen installation instructions.
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