Atheros Wireless LAN

For those who do not wish to use Windows Xp Wireless Zero Config here is an alternative.

Edit:

New Release Atheros Driver Version 7.7X (WHQL) (Vista only) Atheros WLAN v7.7.0.319

New Atheros Client Utility for Vista here Version v7.7.0.231

After installation a utility will appear in the Control Panel

Here are some screenshots:

Choice of 3 types of Atheros Wireless LAN Drivers:

1. Modded Atheros Driver (Non-WHQL)(Vista & Xp)

Obtained from LaptopVideo2go

1. Atheros Driver Version 7.7X (WHQL) (Vista only)
   

Obtained from LaptopVideo2go

1. Atheros Driver Version 7.6X (WHQL) (Vista & Xp)
   

Obtained from Atheros.cz and Microsoft Updates

How to Use Modded Drivers for Atheros Wireless

OK I guess everyone must be thinking isn't the Microsoft Drivers for Atheros Good Enough
I guess posting a screenshot will change your minds

Take a look at the modded driver options below

To install this driver
Go to this website
Find the corresponding driver for your operating system
Download and extract to your folder

Next Go to the familar>> Control Panel>> System>> HardWare>> Device Manager

Right click & uninstall the device driver repeatedly for the atheros network adapter until it no longer auto install the Microsoft Driver as shown below
For Windows Vista remember to check delete the driver software for the device

Then right click on the unidentified Network Adapter and browse to the folder you extracted the modded driver to install it

Another more convenient way is to

1. Right Click the adapter
2. Choose "Update driver"
3. Choose "Browse my Computer for driver software"
4. Choose "Let me pick from a list of device driver on my computer"
5. Choose "Have Disk"
6. Browse to the extracted folder containing the driver and choose the "netathrx.inf"
7. Select OK and you are done

Finally you will be able to enjoy the new driver options !!
If you are a wireless expert you will certainly like the new additional settings
Also LaptopVideo2go claim there will be a performance boost with this driver