If you installed this card into a laptop that didn't come with it originally (like upgrading an older ThinkPad), ensure your BIOS doesn't have a whitelist blocking the card. If the laptop won't even boot, the card is unauthorized by the motherboard.
| Component | Chipset | Interface | Capabilities | |-----------|---------|-----------|---------------| | Wi-Fi | Atheros AR9285 | PCIe | 802.11b/g/n (2.4 GHz, single stream, 150 Mbps) | | Bluetooth | Atheros AR3011 | USB (internal hub) | Bluetooth 2.1 + EDR |
Driver Windows 10: Atheros Ar5b225
If you installed this card into a laptop that didn't come with it originally (like upgrading an older ThinkPad), ensure your BIOS doesn't have a whitelist blocking the card. If the laptop won't even boot, the card is unauthorized by the motherboard.
| Component | Chipset | Interface | Capabilities | |-----------|---------|-----------|---------------| | Wi-Fi | Atheros AR9285 | PCIe | 802.11b/g/n (2.4 GHz, single stream, 150 Mbps) | | Bluetooth | Atheros AR3011 | USB (internal hub) | Bluetooth 2.1 + EDR | atheros ar5b225 driver windows 10