Thinkpad T42p Atheros drivers needed

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Thinkpad T42p Atheros drivers needed

#1 Post by dplantz » Mon Dec 13, 2010 1:20 pm

Just upgraded to Windows 7 and it does not even see my wireless card now. I specifically need the atheros wireless drivers that work for Windows 7 I tried using the ones on the lenovo site for Vista, but no go. Still does not recognize I even have a wirelss card installed. Any help would be appreciated

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Re: Thinkpad T42p Atheros drivers needed

#2 Post by lukee » Mon Dec 13, 2010 2:42 pm

I'm using this driver w/ Windows 7:

Vendor: Atheros Communications Inc.
Driver Date: 2009, Jun 9
Driver Version: 2.0.0.75
WHQL: Microsoft Windows Hardware Compatibility


Works perfectly with the Hotkey features as well as with ThinkVantage Access Connections.
Current: T420
Previous: T400, T43p Flexview, T40, R52, T43p 14"
My first ThinkPad was 570

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Re: Thinkpad T42p Atheros drivers needed

#3 Post by dplantz » Mon Dec 13, 2010 3:54 pm

where can I locate this driver ( hopefully w/o a fee)

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Re: Thinkpad T42p Atheros drivers needed

#4 Post by dplantz » Mon Dec 13, 2010 4:03 pm

actually I found the drivers online here:
http://forums.laptopvideo2go.com/topic/ ... windows-7/

But not sure how to install them as it has no .exe file to install. Any pointers here?

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Re: Thinkpad T42p Atheros drivers needed

#5 Post by Harryc » Mon Dec 13, 2010 4:34 pm

I don't see what you are referring to. They all download as .exe files.

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Re: Thinkpad T42p Atheros drivers needed

#6 Post by dplantz » Mon Dec 13, 2010 4:56 pm

yes, I see that now, they are self extracting files. I simply dropped them in the c:\Drivers folder, rebooted and now I see my wireless network just fine!

thanks!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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