Supported operating system:

Windows 8.1 32-bit

Release note:
Atheros AR8172/8176/8178 Gigabit Ethernet Controller Driver 2.1.0.21 for Windows 8.1

The driver package provides the installation files for Atheros AR8172/8176/8178 Gigabit Ethernet Controller Driver 2.1.0.21 for Windows 8.1 system.

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About Network/Bluetooth adapter driver:

Windows usually offer a generic driver that allows systems to recognize the network component. However, in order to use all available features of this hardware, you must install the appropriate drivers.

Installing the network/bluetooth adapter driver allows systems to read network chipset information and manufacturer name, as well as connect to a network without using an Ethernet cable (wirelss network/bluetooth adapter).

Updating the driver version can resolve different compatibility issues, fix related errors spotted throughout the product usage, add support for new operating systems, improve transfer speed, as well as bring various other changes.

Supported Devices:
Qualcomm Atheros AR8151 PCI-E Gigabit Ethernet Controller
Qualcomm Atheros AR8161 PCI-E Gigabit Ethernet Controller
Qualcomm Atheros AR8162/8166/8168 PCI-E Fast Ethernet Controller
Qualcomm Atheros AR8162/8166/8168 PCI-E Fast Ethernet Controller (NDIS 6.30)
Qualcomm Atheros AR8171/8175 PCI-E Gigabit Ethernet Controller
Qualcomm Atheros AR8171/8175 PCI-E Gigabit Ethernet Controller (NDIS 6.20)
Qualcomm Atheros AR8172/8176/8178 PCI-E Fast Ethernet Controller
Qualcomm Atheros AR8172/8176/8178 PCI-E Fast Ethernet Controller (NDIS 6.30)