--- product_id: 60648918 title: "Atheros AR5B225 WIFI Wireless Bluetooth 4.0 Half MINI PCI-E Card Better than 1030 6235 6230 not for IBM/Lenovo/Thinkpad and HP" brand: "generic" price: "β‚±5872" currency: PHP in_stock: true reviews_count: 2 category: "Generic" url: https://www.desertcart.ph/products/60648918-atheros-ar5b225-wifi-wireless-bluetooth-4-0-half-mini-pci store_origin: PH region: Philippines --- # Half Mini PCI-E form factor 1x1 MIMO 802.11b/g/n WiFi Bluetooth 4.0 HS connectivity Atheros AR5B225 WIFI Wireless Bluetooth 4.0 Half MINI PCI-E Card Better than 1030 6235 6230 not for IBM/Lenovo/Thinkpad and HP **Brand:** generic **Price:** β‚±5872 **Availability:** βœ… In Stock ## Summary > πŸ“‘ Elevate your laptop’s wireless game with dual-band power and Bluetooth finesse! ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Atheros AR5B225 WIFI Wireless Bluetooth 4.0 Half MINI PCI-E Card Better than 1030 6235 6230 not for IBM/Lenovo/Thinkpad and HP by generic - **How much does it cost?** β‚±5872 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.ph](https://www.desertcart.ph/products/60648918-atheros-ar5b225-wifi-wireless-bluetooth-4-0-half-mini-pci) ## Best For - generic enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted generic brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - β€’ **Seamless Dual Connectivity:** Enjoy stable WiFi and Bluetooth 4.0 in one sleek card - β€’ **Plug & Play with Windows 10:** Native driver support ensures hassle-free setup on modern OS - β€’ **Legacy Network Compatibility:** Supports 802.11b/g/n for broad router support (excluding AC networks) - β€’ **Optimized for Intel Chipsets:** Works flawlessly with HM55 to HM77 series for reliable performance - β€’ **Compact Half Mini PCI-E Design:** Fits perfectly in compatible notebooks without bulk ## Overview The Atheros AR5B225 is a Half Mini PCI-E wireless card combining 1x1 MIMO 802.11b/g/n WiFi and Bluetooth 4.0 HS, designed primarily for Intel HM55-HM77 chipset laptops. It offers reliable dual connectivity but excludes compatibility with IBM/Lenovo/Thinkpad and HP devices. Ideal for users seeking a budget-friendly upgrade with native Windows 10 driver support, it delivers solid legacy wireless performance in a compact form factor. ## Description Atheros AR5B225 WLAN Bluetooth 4.0 MINI Half Mini PCI-E Card 1030 6235 6230 better than Card Description: Model: AR5B225 Compatible with: Chipset HM55 HM57 HM65 HM67 HM75 HM77 via with MINI PCI-E CARD SLOT Notebook But not included HP/Lenovo. Type: AR9485 1 x 1 MIMO 802.11b/G/N & AR3012 Bluetooth 4.0 HS Package Content: 1 x Atheros AR5B225 MINI PCI-E Card Review: It's been troublesome - I guess this only connects to N networks as I've had trouble connecting to routers that were merely in the other room. I have also found that having a second antenna connected in the ALT socket interferes with the signal, and is therefore better with just the one antenna. I ended up using a USB WIFI dongle (3 x 3cm in size) that was way better and without the need of an external antenna! The bluetooth wasn't always reliable as well! I have decided to look for one that connects to AC networks as they are not only faster when connected to a compatible router, but better for areas of weaker signal. Review: Bargain price - but what about drivers? - I'm trying one of these to overcome the Samsung laptop/Windows 10 issue. (Some Samsung laptops won't let you migrate from Windows 7 - due to a Realtek wireless card incompatibility problem). Still trying to get a working driver for it so I can download Windows 10. Or is it just my laptop? If you go to one of the driver download websites, you're quite likely to find that you can download it, but then end up being required to pay a fee to unlock it. In which case it makes sense to purchase an Intel wireless card in the first place, as they give direct access to drivers via their website. P.S. it wouldn't work with Windows 7 - although I think my laptop was the problem. Once I had moved to Windows 10 (which automatically includes a large number of Microsoft drivers) I now have full functionality. ## Features - Not for IBM/Lenovo/Thinkpad and HP - Product type: NETWORK_INTERFACE_CONTROLLER_ADAPTER - Brand: Generic ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | ASIN | B00DUQTBX8 | | Brand | Generic | | Brand Name | Generic | | Color | Green, White | | Colour | Green, White | | Compatible Devices | Laptop | | Compatible devices | Laptop | | Customer Reviews | 3.2 out of 5 stars 2 Reviews | | Data Link Protocol | Bluetooth | | Data link protocol | Bluetooth | | Hardware Interface | Bluetooth 4.0, Mini PCI | | Hardware interface | Bluetooth 4.0, Mini PCI | | UPC | 614894899161 | ## Product Details - **Brand:** Generic - **Colour:** Green, White - **Compatible devices:** Laptop - **Data link protocol:** Bluetooth - **Hardware interface:** Bluetooth 4.0, Mini PCI - **UPC:** 614894899161 ## Images ![Atheros AR5B225 WIFI Wireless Bluetooth 4.0 Half MINI PCI-E Card Better than 1030 6235 6230 not for IBM/Lenovo/Thinkpad and HP - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61Ra-WmpNxL.jpg) ![Atheros AR5B225 WIFI Wireless Bluetooth 4.0 Half MINI PCI-E Card Better than 1030 6235 6230 not for IBM/Lenovo/Thinkpad and HP - Image 2](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/610Hi9QWOvL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐ It's been troublesome *by C***O on 4 February 2021* I guess this only connects to N networks as I've had trouble connecting to routers that were merely in the other room. I have also found that having a second antenna connected in the ALT socket interferes with the signal, and is therefore better with just the one antenna. I ended up using a USB WIFI dongle (3 x 3cm in size) that was way better and without the need of an external antenna! The bluetooth wasn't always reliable as well! I have decided to look for one that connects to AC networks as they are not only faster when connected to a compatible router, but better for areas of weaker signal. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Bargain price - but what about drivers? *by G***N on 22 April 2016* I'm trying one of these to overcome the Samsung laptop/Windows 10 issue. (Some Samsung laptops won't let you migrate from Windows 7 - due to a Realtek wireless card incompatibility problem). Still trying to get a working driver for it so I can download Windows 10. Or is it just my laptop? If you go to one of the driver download websites, you're quite likely to find that you can download it, but then end up being required to pay a fee to unlock it. In which case it makes sense to purchase an Intel wireless card in the first place, as they give direct access to drivers via their website. P.S. it wouldn't work with Windows 7 - although I think my laptop was the problem. Once I had moved to Windows 10 (which automatically includes a large number of Microsoft drivers) I now have full functionality. ## Frequently Bought Together - Atheros AR5B225 WIFI Wireless Bluetooth 4.0 Half MINI PCI-E Card Better than 1030 6235 6230 not for IBM/Lenovo/Thinkpad and HP - Crucial Pro DDR4 RAM 32GB Kit (2x16GB) 3200MHz, Intel XMP 2.0, Computer Memory (PC) - CP2K16G4DFRA32A - PNY CS900 Internal SSD SATA III, 2.5 Inch, 500GB, Read speed up to 550MB/s --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - πŸ›’ **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** β€” Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** β€” Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - πŸ’° **No Hidden Fees** β€” All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - πŸ”„ **15-Day Free Returns** β€” Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - πŸ”’ **Secure Payments** β€” Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** β€” Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.ph/products/60648918-atheros-ar5b225-wifi-wireless-bluetooth-4-0-half-mini-pci](https://www.desertcart.ph/products/60648918-atheros-ar5b225-wifi-wireless-bluetooth-4-0-half-mini-pci) --- *Product available on Desertcart Philippines* *Store origin: PH* *Last updated: 2026-07-07*