Atheros wireless network adapter is based on the innovative Atheros wireless technologies which offer clear performance and cost advantages. The 802.11n XSPAN with Signal-Sustain Technology delivers up to 50% greater throughput at range versus conventional 2×2 MIMO technology solutions.
Atheros wireless network adapters with Super G and Super AG are the first standards-enhanced WLAN technologies deliver the speed up to 108 Mbps and use 40 MHz channel operation which is now used as the wireless –n standards. Atheros XR (eXtended Range) offers more than 2 times the range of standard 802.11g and a/g solutions, leveraging Atheros Extreme Receive Sensitivity.
The following are some of the Atheros wireless network adapter products shipped by wireless vendor – TPLink.
TP-LINK TL-WN951N
TP-LINK TL-WN951N is a PCI Atheros wireless network adapter which is powered by Wireless –n technology to deliver the speed up to 300 Mbps data rates with strong wireless security encryptions.
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Main features:
- Wireless –N PCI adapter – compatible with 802.11b/g/n to deliver the speed up to 300 Mbps
- Work based on Atheros 3T3R 2.4GHz with strong security encryption 64/128/152 bit WEP WPA/WPA2 WPA-PSK/WPA2-PSK (TKIP/AES)
- Unlike common 2 transmitting and 3 receiving infrastructure, this Atheros wireless network adapter is powered by 3 transmitting and 3 receiving MIMO infrastructure to improve wireless transmission rates and stability. At the same time, to avoid the channel conflict, the automatic channel selection feature with CCA technology is used.
- Powered by SST technology to promote high wireless transmission performance in long distance and high interference environments
- Supports Microsoft Windows 2000/XP/Vista OS with easy to setup using WPS.
TP-LINK TL-WN821N Wireless N USB Adapter
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TP-LINK TL-WN821N is a USB wireless –N network adapter based on Atheros 2T2R. This Atheros wireless network adapter is powered by the future wireless –N technology with strong security encryption features. Free channel conflict with CCA technology and other high performance feature to deliver the speed up to 300 Mbps.
- Powered by the wireless –N technology and backward compatible with the 802.11b/g wireless standards.
- Strong wireless security encryption WPA/WPA2; WPA/WPA2-PSK (TKIP/AES) and 64/128-bit WEP
- Supports both Ad-hoc and Infrastructure wireless network with MIMO smart antenna technology.
- Embedded with the CCA technology to avoid wireless channel selection conflicts. Installation and setup is easy with the WPS feature and QSS (Quick Secure Setup) feature.
- Configuration and monitoring is quite simple and guarantee efficient wireless connections with roaming technology.
- Competitive price compared to other non-Atheros technology in it class.
TP-Link TL-WN861N Mini PCI
Many first generations of notebooks are not powered by wireless N Wi-Fi adapter. Many vendors upgrade the adapters with this TP-Link TL-WN861N Mini PCI which is Atheros based. It is designed for 32-bit mini PCI slot you can use to upgrade the adapter for better speed. Notebooks with wireless G adapter can upgrade this Atheros-based mini PCI to support wireless N network.
Main features:
- Based on wireless N standards and is backward compatible with 802.11b/g standards
- Delivers speeds up to 300Mbps with MIMO antenna technology
- Like other wireless adapters, this one supports QSS (similar with WPS) feature for secure connection
- Supports wide range of wireless security encryption including WEP, WPA/WPA2
Unfortunately only computer technicians can upgrade the adapter with this mini PCI Atheros-based adapter. Opening the notebook case is not an easy thing to do by ordinary users. Therefore home users prefer upgrade to wireless USB adapters.
High Power Alfa awus036nha
Generally deployments of wireless network in harsh environment such as in warehouses, workshops and large backyard – long range Wi-Fi network is created such as by using SR600EX Amped wireless high power range extender. Alfa AWUS036NHA is one of high power wireless USB network adapters which is based on Atheros chipset.
Main features:
- Based on recent wireless 802.11n technology delivers the speed up 150Mbps with single 2.4GHz band
- Based on Chipset AtherosAR9271
- Wide range of wireless security encryption including 64/128-bit WEP, 802.1X, WPA-PSK, WPA II-PSK, Cisco CCX support, WAPI-PSK,WAPI-CERT
- All Windows OS are supported including Windows 7 either 32-bit or 64-bit OS
- Supports WPS for easy secure connection
- Can be upgraded to 9dBi rubber antenna and suction cup window mount dock
You can find various models of Alfa high power adapters with different models of external antennas.
Atheros chipset offers innovative high performance wireless technology, with lower price compared to other chipset technology. Atheros wireless network adapter offers clear performance and cost advantages.
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Gentlemen:
We need CD Installacion for Super AG Atheros
WLU108AG-MC. Wireless
My LapTop doesnot acccept the adapter without CD.
Thanks
Hi Nicolas, I think you can download the driver here WLU108AG-MC driver , unzip the driver and reload the driver
The WLAN Stick TP-Link TL-WN727N has a Ralink Chipset, not Atheros !
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