PCI\VEN_168C&DEV_001B
AR5006X(S) 802.11abg driver
PCI\VEN_168C&DEV_001B is the Qualcomm Atheros AR5413/AR5414 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 ID | PCI\VEN_168C&DEV_001B |
|---|---|
| Device name | AR5413/AR5414 Wireless Network Adapter [AR5006X(S) 802.11abg] |
| Maker | Qualcomm Atheros (PCI vendor ID 168C) |
| Device type | Wi-Fi |
| Driver guide | Find the right Wi-Fi driver |
| Known OEM variants | 19 |
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 AR5006X(S) 802.11abg is built into that maker's product.
| Full hardware ID ending | Maker | Product |
|---|---|---|
SUBSYS_11070777 | Ubiquiti Networks, Inc. | UB5 802.11a Wireless Mini PCI Adapter |
SUBSYS_30020777 | Ubiquiti Networks, Inc. | XR2 802.11g Wireless Mini PCI Adapter |
SUBSYS_30050777 | Ubiquiti Networks, Inc. | XR5 802.11a Wireless Mini PCI Adapter |
SUBSYS_30090777 | Ubiquiti Networks, Inc. | XR9 900MHz Wireless Mini PCI Adapter |
SUBSYS_034E1154 | Melco Inc | WLI-CB-AG108HP 802.11abg Wireless CardBus Adapter |
SUBSYS_3A191186 | D-Link System Inc | D-Link AirPremier AG DWL-AG660 Wireless Cardbus Adapter |
SUBSYS_3A221186 | D-Link System Inc | AirPremier AG DWL-AG530 Wireless PCI Adapter (rev.B) |
SUBSYS_500111AD | Lite-On Communications Inc | WN5301A 802.11bg Wireless PCI Adapter |
SUBSYS_E9011458 | Gigabyte Technology Co., Ltd | GN-WI01HT Wireless a/b/g MiniPCI Adapter |
SUBSYS_001B168C | Qualcomm Atheros | Wireless LAN PCI LiteOn |
SUBSYS_1062168C | Qualcomm Atheros | IPN-W100CB 802.11abg Wireless CardBus Adapter |
SUBSYS_2062168C | Qualcomm Atheros | EnGenius EMP-8602 (400mw) or Compex WLM54AG (SuperAG) |
SUBSYS_2063168C | Qualcomm Atheros | EnGenius EMP-8602 (400mw) or Compex WLM54AG |
SUBSYS_000B17F9 | Gemtek Technology Co., Ltd | WL-711A 802.11abg Wireless CardBus Adapter |
SUBSYS_000C17F9 | Gemtek Technology Co., Ltd | WPIA-112AG 802.11abg Wireless PCI Adapter |
SUBSYS_000D17F9 | Gemtek Technology Co., Ltd | PC-686X 802.11abg Wireless Mini PCI Adapter |
SUBSYS_1600185F | Wistron NeWeb Corp. | DCMA-82 High Power WLAN 802.11a/b/g mini-PCI Module (Super A/G, eXtended Range, 400mW) |
SUBSYS_3ABA1948 | Alpha Networks Inc. | RBTBJ-AW 802.11abg Wireless Cardbus Adapter |
SUBSYS_6804A727 | 3Com Corporation | Wireless 11a/b/g PC Card with XJACK(r) Antenna |
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 AR5006X(S) 802.11abg
- 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_001B. - Try Windows Update. Settings, Windows Update, Advanced options, Optional updates. Wireless drivers are often offered here.
- Check your PC maker. Enter your model or serial number on its support site and look under Networking or Wireless.
- 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.
- Restart and check. Open the Wi-Fi list in the taskbar and connect to your network.
Other Qualcomm Atheros wi-fi IDs
VEN_168C&DEV_0011AR5211 Wireless Network AdapterVEN_168C&DEV_0012AR5211 Wireless Network AdapterVEN_168C&DEV_0013AR5212/5213/2414 Wireless Network AdapterVEN_168C&DEV_001AAR2413/AR2414 Wireless Network AdapterVEN_168C&DEV_001CAR242x / AR542x Wireless Network Adapter (PCI-Express)VEN_168C&DEV_001DAR2417 Wireless Network AdapterVEN_168C&DEV_0020AR5513 802.11abg Wireless NICVEN_168C&DEV_0023AR5416 Wireless Network Adapter
Device names: The PCI ID Repository, public data. We never host driver files: downloads come from the maker.