PCI\VEN_168C&DEV_0013

Wi-Fi driver

PCI\VEN_168C&DEV_0013 is the Qualcomm Atheros AR5212/5213/2414 Wireless Network Adapter, a Wi-Fi device. Without its driver Windows shows a Network Controller with a yellow mark and no wireless networks. Get it from Windows Update or your PC maker first; the chip maker's own package is on support.microsoft.com.

Device details

Hardware IDPCI\VEN_168C&DEV_0013
Device nameAR5212/5213/2414 Wireless Network Adapter
MakerQualcomm Atheros (PCI vendor ID 168C)
Device typeWi-Fi
Driver guideFind the right Wi-Fi driver
Known OEM variants64

PCs and boards that use this chip

Each line is a subsystem ID: the full hardware ID ends in SUBSYS_ plus these eight characters when the AR5212/5213/2414 Wireless Network Adapter is built into that maker's product.

Full hardware ID endingMakerProduct
SUBSYS_34020308ZyXEL Communications Corporation (Wrong ID)AG-100 802.11ag Wireless Cardbus Adapter
SUBSYS_34050308ZyXEL Communications Corporation (Wrong ID)G-102 v2 802.11g Wireless Cardbus Adapter
SUBSYS_34080308ZyXEL Communications Corporation (Wrong ID)G-170S 802.11g Wireless CardBus Adapter
SUBSYS_00E50E11Compaq Computer CorporationNC6000/NC8000 laptop
SUBSYS_600210B73Com Corporation3CRWE154A72 802.11abg Cardbus Adapter
SUBSYS_D3011113Accton Technology CorporationPhilips CPWNA100 Wireless CardBus adapter
SUBSYS_EE231113Accton Technology CorporationSMCWPCIT-G 108Mbps Wireless PCI adapter
SUBSYS_033B1154Melco IncBuffalo WLI-CB-AMG54
SUBSYS_034E1154Melco IncBuffalo WLI-CB-AG108HP 802.11abg Cardbus Adapter
SUBSYS_32021186D-Link System IncDWL-G650 (Rev B3,B5) Wireless cardbus adapter
SUBSYS_32031186D-Link System IncAirPlus DWL-G520 Wireless PCI Adapter (rev. A)
SUBSYS_3A071186D-Link System IncAirXpert DWL-AG650 Wireless Cardbus Adapter
SUBSYS_3A081186D-Link System IncAirXpert DWL-AG520 Wireless PCI Adapter
SUBSYS_3A121186D-Link System IncD-Link AirPlus DWL-G650 Wireless Cardbus Adapter(rev.C)
SUBSYS_3A131186D-Link System IncAirPlus DWL-G520 Wireless PCI Adapter (rev. B)
SUBSYS_3A141186D-Link System IncAirPremier AG DWL-AG530 Wireless PCI Adapter (rev.A)
SUBSYS_3A171186D-Link System IncD-Link AirPremier DWL-G680 Wireless Cardbus Adapter
SUBSYS_3A181186D-Link System IncD-Link AirPremier DWL-G550 Wireless PCI Adapter
SUBSYS_3A1A1186D-Link System IncWNA-2330 802.11bg Wireless CardBus Adapter
SUBSYS_3A631186D-Link System IncD-Link AirPremier DWL-AG660 Wireless Cardbus Adapter
SUBSYS_3A931186D-Link System IncConceptronic C54I Wireless 801.11g PCI card
SUBSYS_3A941186D-Link System IncConceptronic C54C 802.11g Wireless Cardbus Adapter
SUBSYS_3AB01186D-Link System IncAllnet ALL0281 Wireless PCI Card
SUBSYS_46001385NetgearWAG511 802.11a/b/g Dual Band Wireless PC Card
SUBSYS_46101385NetgearWAG511 802.11a/b/g Dual Band Wireless PC Card
SUBSYS_49001385NetgearWG311v1 802.11g Wireless PCI Adapter
SUBSYS_4A001385NetgearWAG311 802.11a/g Wireless PCI Adapter
SUBSYS_4B001385NetgearWG511T 108 Mbps Wireless PC Card (rev.A/B)
SUBSYS_4D001385NetgearWG311T 108 Mbps Wireless PCI Adapter (rev.A2)
SUBSYS_4F001385NetgearWG511U Double 108 Mbps Wireless PC Card
SUBSYS_5A001385NetgearWG311T (rev.A3 v1h3/v1h4) 108 Mbps Wireless PCI Adapter [AR2412]
SUBSYS_5B001385NetgearWG511T 108 Mbps Wireless PC Card (rev.C)
SUBSYS_5D001385NetgearWPN511 RangeMax Wireless PC Card
SUBSYS_E9111458Gigabyte Technology Co., LtdGN-WIAG02
SUBSYS_04031468AMBIT Microsystem Corp.U10H014 802.11g Cardbus Adapter
SUBSYS_04081468AMBIT Microsystem Corp.ThinkPad 11b/g Wireless LAN Mini PCI Adapter
SUBSYS_0A1014B7PROXIM Inc8480-WD 802.11abg Cardbus Adapter
SUBSYS_0A6014B7PROXIM Inc8482-WD ORiNOCO 11a/b/g Wireless PCI Adapter
SUBSYS_AA3014B7PROXIM Inc8800-FC 802.11bg Cardbus Adapter
SUBSYS_AA4014B7PROXIM Inc8470-WD 802.11bg Cardbus Adapter

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If your SUBSYS matches a laptop or board maker in this list, that maker's support page has the version tested for your model.

How to install the driver for AR5212/5213/2414 Wireless Network Adapter

  1. Confirm the ID. In Device Manager, right-click the device, open Properties, then Details, and pick Hardware Ids. The first line should start with PCI\VEN_168C&DEV_0013.
  2. Try Windows Update. Settings, Windows Update, Advanced options, Optional updates. Wireless drivers are often offered here.
  3. Check your PC maker. Enter your model or serial number on its support site and look under Networking or Wireless.
  4. Use the chip maker's package. Update drivers through Device Manager in Windows (Microsoft) on support.microsoft.com. Our find the right wi-fi driver guide explains which package fits.
  5. Restart and check. Open the Wi-Fi list in the taskbar and connect to your network.

Other Qualcomm Atheros wi-fi IDs

Device names: The PCI ID Repository, public data. We never host driver files: downloads come from the maker.