Should I block it?

No, this file is 100% safe to run.

Additional versions

3.1.0.248	4.17%
3.1.0.242	8.33%
3.1.0.241	12.50%
3.1.0.241	12.50%
3.1.0.235	4.17%
3.1.0.233	4.17%
3.1.0.233	4.17%
3.1.0.188	41.67%
3.1.0.141	4.17%
3.0.0.238	4.17%

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PE file structure

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Import table

advapi32.dll

RegCloseKey, RegQueryValueExW, EventUnregister, EventRegister, RegOpenKeyExW

kernel32.dll

GetModuleFileNameW, CloseHandle, InitializeCriticalSection, DeleteCriticalSection, InterlockedIncrement, InterlockedDecrement, GetLastError, CreateEventW, WaitForSingleObject, EnterCriticalSection, LeaveCriticalSection, RaiseException, GetCurrentThreadId, GetLocalTime, CreateDirectoryW, GetVersionExW, MoveFileW, DeleteFileW, LoadLibraryExW, WaitForMultipleObjects, OutputDebugStringW, SetEvent, ResetEvent, GetTickCount, LoadLibraryW, GetSystemDirectoryW, SetUnhandledExceptionFilter, UnhandledExceptionFilter, GetCurrentProcess, TerminateProcess, GetProcAddress, FreeLibrary, FindResourceExW, FindResourceW, LoadResource, LockResource, SizeofResource, HeapFree, HeapAlloc, IsDebuggerPresent, InterlockedCompareExchange, Sleep, InterlockedExchange, GetProcessHeap, HeapSize, HeapReAlloc, QueryPerformanceCounter, GetCurrentProcessId, GetSystemTimeAsFileTime, HeapDestroy

msvcp90.dll

DllMain

msvcr90.dll

DllMain

ole32.dll

CoInitializeEx, CLSIDFromString, StringFromGUID2, CoInitializeSecurity, CoCreateInstance

setupapi.dll

SetupDiEnumDeviceInfo, SetupDiDestroyDeviceInfoList, SetupDiGetClassDevsW, SetupDiGetDeviceRegistryPropertyW

shell32.dll

SHGetFolderPathW

shlwapi.dll

PathStripPathW, PathRemoveFileSpecW

version.dll

GetFileVersionInfoW, GetFileVersionInfoSizeW, VerQueryValueW

wlanapi.dll

WlanSetSecuritySettings, WlanHostedNetworkSetProperty, WlanCloseHandle, WlanOpenHandle

Export table

Dot11ExtIhvGetVersionInfo

Dot11ExtIhvInitService

Dot11ExtIhvInitVirtualStation

AthIhvWlanExt.dll

DirectConnect by Qualcomm Atheros (Signed)

Remove AthIhvWlanExt.dll

Version:	3.1.0.242
MD5:	a2093e43b19eb8f1072000634d5372f6
SHA1:	5defa9d7cc8ea2742fa2c230688c161c5329347d

Overview

athihvwlanext.dll is loaded as dynamic link library that runs in the context of a process. It is installed with a couple of know programs including Qualcomm Atheros WiFi Driver Installation published by Qualcomm Atheros, Qualcomm Atheros Client Installation Program from Qualcomm Atheros and Qualcomm Atheros Client Installation Program by Qualcomm Atheros. The assembly utilizes the .NET run-time framework (which is required to be installed on the PC). The file is digitally signed by Qualcomm Atheros which was issued by the VeriSign certificate authority (CA).

Details

File name:	athihvwlanext.dll
Publisher:	Atheros Communications, Inc.
Product name:	DirectConnect
Description:	Atheros IHV Manager
Typical file path:	C:\Program Files\qualcomm atheros\athihvwlanext.dll
File version:	3.1.0.242
Size:	115.63 KB (118,400 bytes)
Certificate
Issued to:	Qualcomm Atheros
Authority (CA):	VeriSign
Effective date:	Thursday, February 23, 2012
Expiration date:	Monday, February 23, 2015
Digital DNA
File packed:	No
Code language:	Microsoft Visual C# / Basic .NET
.NET CLR:	Yes
.NET NGENed:	No

More details

Programs

The following programs will install this file

Qualcomm Atheros WiFi Driver Installation

Qualcomm Atheros

3% remove

The Qualcomm Atheros WiFi 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. In most cases, drivers come with Windows or can be found by going to Windows Update in Control Panel and checking for updates as well as downloaded from the Qualcomm Atheros support website.

Qualcomm Atheros Client Installation Program

Qualcomm Atheros

12% remove

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.

Qualcomm Atheros WLAN and Bluetooth Client Installation Program

Qualcomm Atheros

5% remove

“ Atheros new WLAN and Bluetooth combo solution goes beyond coexistence to enable cooperation between WLAN, Bluetooth and even 3G technologies co-located on PC platforms. To support this new level of radio coexistence, Atheros has engineered a suite of advanced wireless techniques to deliver Atheros Universal Wireless Cooperation, consisting of channel protection and timesharing mechanisms, custom 3G coexistence optimization, and Athero...”

Qualcomm Atheros Driver Installation Program

Qualcomm Atheros

11% remove

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. In most cases, drivers come with Windows or can be found by going to Windows Update in Control Panel and checking for updates as well as downloaded from the Qualcomm Atheros support website.