Windows – How to enable Bluetooth with the Qualcomm Atheros adapter

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I have a wireless/BlueTooth PCIe card (Qualcomm Atheros AR5BWB222) in my computer but only the wireless part is enabled. I got the drivers and installed them, but nothing changed. I searched for it in Devices in the Windows 10 settings and BlueTooth wasn't listed.

Wireless Adapter connected with two antennas, notice the on LED vs the off LED
Front of Card
Very Front of Card
End of Card
Back of Card

Best Answer

You need to download the Qualcomm Atheros driver suite.

https://www.atheros-drivers.com/download-driver-nr-267-for-atheros-AR3011-and-Windows7.html

Follow these steps to install this software:

  • goto start right click "Computer"
  • click manage
  • open Device manager, you will see Bluetooth Radios
  • right click on the USB Bluetooth module
  • click properties
  • click update driver
  • click search manually
  • click ill choose the file
  • select, Bluetooth radios from list
  • on left pane click MICROSOFT CORPORATION
  • install the driver in the right pane

Now your Bluetooth will broadcast and you will be able to pair.

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