PCI\VEN_168C&DEV_002B
Wi-Fi driver
PCI\VEN_168C&DEV_002B is the Qualcomm Atheros AR9285 Wireless Network Adapter (PCI-Express), 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_002B |
|---|---|
| Device name | AR9285 Wireless Network Adapter (PCI-Express) |
| Maker | Qualcomm Atheros (PCI vendor ID 168C) |
| Device type | Wi-Fi |
| Driver guide | Find the right Wi-Fi driver |
| Known OEM variants | 14 |
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 AR9285 Wireless Network Adapter (PCI-Express) is built into that maker's product.
| Full hardware ID ending | Maker | Product |
|---|---|---|
SUBSYS_02041028 | Dell | Wireless 1502 802.11bgn Half-size Mini PCIe Card |
SUBSYS_02051028 | Dell | Wireless 1702 802.11bgn Half-size Mini PCIe Card [AR9002WB-1NGCD] |
SUBSYS_303F103C | Hewlett-Packard Company | U98Z062.10 802.11bgn Wireless Half-size Mini PCIe Card |
SUBSYS_3040103C | Hewlett-Packard Company | U98Z062.12 802.11bgn Wireless Half-size Mini PCIe Card |
SUBSYS_E017105B | Foxconn International, Inc. | T77H126.00 802.11bgn Wireless Half-size Mini PCIe Card |
SUBSYS_E023105B | Foxconn International, Inc. | T77H121.04 802.11bgn Wireless Half-size Mini PCIe Card |
SUBSYS_E025105B | Foxconn International, Inc. | T77H121.05 802.11bgn Wireless Half-size Mini PCIe Card |
SUBSYS_E8111113 | Accton Technology Corporation | WN7811A (Toshiba PA3722U-1MPC) 802.11bgn Wireless Half-size Mini PCIe Card |
SUBSYS_30AF185F | Wistron NeWeb Corp. | DNXA-95 802.11bgn Wireless Half-size Mini PCIe Card |
SUBSYS_00231931 | Option N.V. | Option GTM67x PCIe WiFi Adapter |
SUBSYS_10891A3B | AzureWave | AW-NE785 / AW-NE785H 802.11bgn Wireless Full or Half-size Mini PCIe Card |
SUBSYS_2C371A3B | AzureWave | AW-NB037H 802.11bgn Wireless Half-size Mini PCIe Card [AR9002WB-1NGCD] |
SUBSYS_04011B9A | XAVi Technologies Corp. | XW204E 802.11bgn Wireless Half-size Mini PCIe Card |
SUBSYS_0C031B9A | XAVi Technologies Corp. | WB214E 802.11bgn Wireless Half-size Mini PCIe Card [AR9002WB-1NGCD] |
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 AR9285 Wireless Network Adapter (PCI-Express)
- 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_002B. - 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_0024AR5418 Wireless Network Adapter (PCI-Express)VEN_168C&DEV_0027AR9160 Wireless Network AdapterVEN_168C&DEV_0029AR922X Wireless Network AdapterVEN_168C&DEV_002AAR928X Wireless Network Adapter (PCI-Express)VEN_168C&DEV_002CAR2427 802.11bg Wireless Network Adapter (PCI-Express)VEN_168C&DEV_002DAR9227 Wireless Network AdapterVEN_168C&DEV_002EAR9287 Wireless Network Adapter (PCI-Express)VEN_168C&DEV_0030AR93xx Wireless Network Adapter
Device names: The PCI ID Repository, public data. We never host driver files: downloads come from the maker.