[E5-522G] No hosted network support after Windows 10 update

jkolaric

Hello,

 

I have recently discovered some problems related to creating a hotspot via notebook. Things were working perfectly with Windows 10, but after the update in november/december I could not create a hosted network because apparently my network adapter [Qualcomm Atheros QCA9377] suddenly does not support hosted networks. I tried to search for Microsoft Hosted Network Virtual Adapter in Device Manager, but with hidden devices shown, I can't find it. 

I also tried updating the drivers for network adapter, but neither one of the available drivers from the official acer driver page does help. I tried to restore the system to a certain point before the critical Windows update, but each time I get an error stating that system restore couldn't be made. The next picture shows information about the network adapter drivers.

My question is, can someone tell me is this a problem related with Microsoft, or is it related to Acer and are those drivers compatible with the new Windows 10 update? Also, I would be very happy if someone could help me solve this problem.

 

Thank you

RFonzi

Hey. I had this same problem with my e5-573G.

 

I fixed it by installing the Win8.1 version of that Atheros driver instead of the Win10 version.

 

Here's the exact driver I used: http://global-download.acer.com/GDFiles/Driver/Wireless%20LAN/Wireless%20LAN_Atheros_11.0.0.492_W81x64_A.zip?acerid=635651781611978929&Step1=NOTEBOOK&Step2=ASPIRE&Step3=ASPIRE%20E5-573G&OS=81P1&LC=en&BC=ACER&SC=PA_6

 

Hope it helps.

RFonzi

Hey. I had this same problem with my e5-573G.

 

I fixed it by installing the Win8.1 version of that Atheros driver instead of the Win10 version.

 

Here's the exact driver I used: http://global-download.acer.com/GDFiles/Driver/Wireless%20LAN/Wireless%20LAN_Atheros_11.0.0.492_W81x64_A.zip?acerid=635651781611978929&Step1=NOTEBOOK&Step2=ASPIRE&Step3=ASPIRE%20E5-573G&OS=81P1&LC=en&BC=ACER&SC=PA_6

 

Hope it helps.

jkolaric

It worked, I just had to find the windows 8.1 drivers for my model of notebook. Thank you very much

Randunu

i'm also having the same problem and i have a E5-574G
could you please give me a link to download win8.1 driver.
thanks in advance

matjung

The E5-575G is having the same issue - Hosted network supported : No

I check if I get a Windows 8.1 driver

matjung

I found another solution for creating a hotspot.

network settings -> mobile hotspot

 

https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/instantanswers/c60dcfa3-c596-41d4-8c1a-b0d738e1d9fd/use-your-pc-as-a-mobile-hotspot

 

I guess I can use some PowerShell scripting to turn that on/off

 

 

DEFINITE

my model no is E5-523.I had same issue with  network support after Windows 10 installation , but your trick  really helped me. Thanks a lot

niel_djs21

my device type E5 - 575 Success
Downgrade To Driver Wireless LAN_Atheros_11.0.0.492_W81x64_A

 

Thanks Sir... #RFonzi

leonardo89

If hostednetwork isn’t supported you can use “Wifi Direct Access Point” app available in Microsoft Store. It use WiFi Direct to create an Access Point and works with the new driver model of Windows 10 (Wireless Card should support WiFi Direct). No need to downgrade drivers with unsupported versions.