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Atheros - Network - Atheros AR8121/AR8113/AR8114 PCI-E Ethernet Controller

Qualcomm · network
Verified packageValidWHQL: yes
ManufacturerQualcommHardware IDharvest:atheros - network - atheros ar8121/ar8113/ar8114 pci-e ethernet controllerDevice classotherArchitectureX86
OBSERVED DRIVER
1.0.0.18
Released 2009-08-22
41.07 KB package
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Driver overview

Atheros Network software update released in August, 2009

VendorQualcomm
Device categorynetwork
Driver version1.0.0.18
Release date2009-08-22
Device identity
Hardware IDharvest:atheros - network - atheros ar8121/ar8113/ar8114 pci-e ethernet controller
Device classother
Update ID5cc1e3c2-3f6d-4a99-848b-2698d6524c23
Supported environment
ArchitectureX86
ClassificationDrivers (Other Hardware)
RestartCan request restart
Package and signature evidence
INF namenetL1e86.inf
INF providerAtheros
SignatureValid
WHQLyes
Package size41.07 KB
File count3
Architecture mixx86:1
Update Catalog ID5cc1e3c2-3f6d-4a99-848b-2698d6524c23

Signer

CN=Microsoft Windows Hardware Compatibility Publisher, OU=MOPR, O=Microsoft Corporation, L=Redmond, S=Washington, C=US

SHA-256

fa5ee3759d6d3bd944d48c312386021411a8de5e7d4200b007e3ea151aadf904
Evidence boundary: This report describes the exact catalog/package record supplied in the WinLab evidence dataset. Missing fields are explicitly marked and are never inferred.
Applicable Windows products

Windows 7

Microsoft driver documentation

Publisher support path

Ways to check and update this driver safely

Manually check for the correct driver

Use the exact hardware ID and supported Windows product shown in this report. Start with Windows Update, the Microsoft Update Catalog record, or the device manufacturer.

  1. Create a restore point.
  2. Confirm the device and architecture match.
  3. Review the publisher and signature.
  4. Install only the applicable official package.
Open Microsoft Update Catalog

Automatically scan for related Windows problems

Advanced System Repair can scan Windows for damaged components, registry references, services, performance problems, and driver-related issues that may affect device operation.

The scan does not guarantee that this exact catalog driver is required; always match the hardware ID before installing a package.

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Step-by-step: identify and update Atheros - Network - Atheros AR8121/AR8113/AR8114 PCI-E Ethernet Controller safely

These illustrated Windows screens are personalized with the observed fields from this driver record. Menu wording can vary by Windows version and device class.

1

Locate the device in Device Manager

Open Device Manager, expand network, and select Atheros - Network - Atheros AR8121/AR8113/AR8114 PCI-E Ethernet Controller. Do not choose a similarly named device.

2

Compare the installed Driver tab

Open Properties → Driver and compare the provider, date, version, and signer. A version number alone is not enough to establish compatibility.

3

Confirm the hardware ID and choose a trusted source

On the Details tab, select Hardware Ids and match harvest:atheros - network - atheros ar8121/ar8113/ar8114 pci-e ethernet controller. Then use an official source appropriate for the device.

4

Check Windows Update for an applicable driver

  1. Open Settings.
  2. On Windows 11, choose Windows Update. On Windows 10, choose Update & Security → Windows Update.
  3. Select Check for updates.
  4. When available, review Advanced options → Optional updates → Driver updates.
  5. Install only an applicable update and restart only if Windows requests it.
5

Verify the result and recover safely

After updating

Test the device, check Device Manager for warning symbols, and confirm the installed version only if an update was applied.

If the device works worse

Open Properties → Driver → Roll Back Driver when available. Otherwise use the restore point or reinstall the previous official package.

Stop when the device works correctly. A numerically newer driver is not automatically better for every computer or Windows build.
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Optional paid software workflow. Review the scan results and create a restore point before applying driver changes. Availability and detected results vary by computer.
1

Download and install Advanced System Repair

Download Advanced System Repair from the official checkout, complete the installation, and open the application.

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2

Start a Driver Updates scan

Select Driver Updates, then click the large SCAN button to begin checking the computer.

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3

Let ASR scan for outdated and updateable drivers

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4

Review the results and choose Update All

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