Because Qualcomm acquired Atheros, Windows 10 contains built-in driver frameworks designed for these chipsets. The primary obstacle is that the adapter broadcasts a specific Sony Vendor ID (VID) and Product ID (PID), preventing Windows from automatically recognizing it as a standard Atheros Wi-Fi card.
The primary obstacle is that Sony never released an official driver for the UWA-BR100 to work with Windows 10. Sony designed the product solely for its TVs and Blu-ray players, and the company's official position is that it is not a Windows-compatible device. The adapter is now a discontinued product, which means Sony no longer provides any support or driver updates for it.
: If you find a compatible .inf file, you may need to manually install it via Device Manager by selecting "Browse my computer for drivers" and then "Let me pick from a list." Sony designed the product solely for its TVs
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Third-party repository sites catalog generic versions of these network drivers under a modified profile.
: While less reliable, you can try letting Windows Update search for the driver. Go to Settings > Update & Security > Windows Update > View optional updates > Driver updates . Check if a driver for the UWA-BR100 or a similar network adapter is listed there and install it. This is the least likely method to succeed but is worth a quick try. Troubleshooting Connection Issues
While there is no official Windows 10 driver for the , as it was exclusively designed for Sony Bravia TVs and Blu-ray players, you may still be able to get it working on a PC using third-party drivers. Official Status and Compatibility
Click and extract the contents of the downloaded .cab or .zip folder to a folder on your desktop.
While not officially supported, some users have attempted to use third-party drivers because the device uses a common chipset.
Because modifying this file breaks its digital signature, you must temporarily disable in Windows 10 via the Advanced Startup menu before installing your modified driver. Troubleshooting Connection Issues