What is Atheros Communications on my WiFi?

About Atheros Communications Qualcomm Atheros is a developer of semiconductors for network communications, focusing primarily on wireless. The Atheros chipsets for the IEEE 802.11 standard of wireless networking are used by different wireless gizmo manufacturers.

What is Atheros Communications on my computer?

Atheros Communications Inc software is providing the controls / configuration to connect onto a wireless (wifi) network and then Internet access.

What device is Atheros Communications?

Atheros is primarily known for 802.11 wireless local area network chipsets, having led the industry in WLAN innovations such as CMOS-based Wi-Fi, 5 GHz speeds, MIMO, dual-band technology and 3G Wi-Fi integration for mobile devices.

What is Qualcomm Atheros used for?

About Qualcomm Atheros Qualcomm Atheros is a developer of semiconductors for network communications, most noteably wireless chipsets for the IEEE 802.11 standard of wireless networking which are used by many wireless device manufacturers, including Netgear and D-Link.

What is Qualcomm Atheros and do I need it?

The Qualcomm Atheros Driver is the software driver for the WiFi NICs. It is a program used to communicate from the Windows PC OS to the device. This software is required in most cases for the hardware device to function properly.

Can I uninstall Qualcomm Atheros?

You can uninstall Qualcomm Atheros WiFi Driver Installation from your computer by using the Add/Remove Program feature in the Window’s Control Panel.

What happened to Atheros?

In January 2011, Qualcomm agreed to acquire Atheros at $45 per share cash. This agreement was subject to shareholder regulatory approvals. In May 2011, Qualcomm completed its acquisition of Atheros Communications for a total of US$3.7 billion. Atheros became a subsidiary of Qualcomm under the name Qualcomm Atheros.

Who owns Atheros?

QualcommQualcomm Atheros / Parent organization

Do I need Qualcomm Atheros client installation program?

This software is included with various Qualcomm devices for Bluetooth and WiFi. The software contains the necessary functionality to update the main drivers and device BIOS. Although it is not required to run the device, it is recommended to use in order to keep it up to date.

When did Qualcomm acquire Atheros?

May 2011
In May 2011, Qualcomm completed its acquisition of Atheros Communications for a total of US$3.7 billion. Atheros became a subsidiary of Qualcomm under the name Qualcomm Atheros.