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:	3.1.0.233
MD5:	163e505b5b7e2bcd855a7d30318a91a3
SHA1:	47584bde4ed43018630d3e92ee887c0040830cb2

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 and Qualcomm Atheros Direct Connect published 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:	3.1.0.233
Size:	115.16 KB (117,920 bytes)
Build date:	1/18/2012 3:41 PM
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

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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 Direct Connect

Qualcomm Atheros

5% remove

“Qualcomm® Direct Connect™ technology enables two or more Wi-Fi®-enabled devices to easily connect directly to establish a network of wireless connectivity without transmitting through an access point. For devices outside of the home or office, in locations like airplanes and trains, classrooms and libraries, sports events and coffee shops, Direct Connect opens up a world of content sharing, With Direct Connect Mobile, a user can share c...”