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AthIhvWlanExt.dll
DirectConnect by Qualcomm Atheros (Signed)
| Version: | 3.1.0.241 |
| MD5: | e9b91e9abf6ab8a4dd81d26f014721c1 |
| SHA1: | 62dd6402b8aac4ad52a94f665d11700593e9347e |
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 WLAN and Bluetooth Client Installation Program published by Qualcomm Atheros, Qualcomm Atheros WiFi Driver Installation from Qualcomm Atheros and Qualcomm Atheros WiFi Driver Installation 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: | 3.1.0.241 |
| 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 |
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Programs
The following programs will install this file
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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...”
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.
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.
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.
Distribution by Windows OS
| OS version | distribution |
| Windows 8 |
46.15% |
|
| Windows 7 Home Premium |
30.77% |
|
| Windows 7 Ultimate |
15.38% |
|
| Windows 7 Home Basic |
7.69% |
|
Distribution by country
United States installs about 38.46% of DirectConnect.
Distribution by PC manufacturer
| PC Manufacturer | distribution |
| ASUS |
50.00% |
|
| Acer |
37.50% |
|
| Dell |
12.50% |
|
