Should I block it?
No, this file is 100% safe to run.
Additional versions
jswpsapi.exe
JumpStart by Atheros Communications
Version: | 2.0.0.414 |
MD5: | 957135960e7533ea5c7ea0bfb34f8efd |
SHA1: | e6af0b13bfa926fdc61287832d88499b52f8ba4d |
Overview
jswpsapi.exe runs as a service under the name jswpsapi within the local user context. It is installed with a couple of know programs including DWA-556 published by D-Link, Atheros Wi-Fi Protected Setup Library from Atheros Communications and Atheros Wi-Fi Protected Setup Library by Atheros Communications.
Details
File name: | jswpsapi.exe |
Publisher: | Atheros Communications, Inc. |
Product name: | JumpStart |
Description: | Jumpstart for Wireless API |
Typical file path: | C:\Program Files\netgear\wn111v2\jswpsapi.exe |
Original name: | JSWSCAPI.DLL |
File version: | 2.0.0.414 |
Size: | 932 KB (954,368 bytes) |
Digital DNA |
File packed: | No |
.NET CLR: | No |
More details
Programs
The following programs will install this file
“Offers one-button-press Wi-Fi Protected Setup configuration and security with WPA2. Qualcomm Direct Connect technology is already market-proven in mobile handsets and routers. And, computing multiple platforms are launching Direct Connect this year. Qualcomm® Direct Connect™ technology enables two or more Wi-Fi®-enabled devices to easily connect directly to establish a network of wireless connectivity without transmitting through an acc...”
DWA-556 software package includes the required drivers, configuration and management utilities and quick start guides and wizard to support this wireless adapter.
DWA-542 software package includes the required drivers, configuration and management utilities and quick start guides and wizard to support this wireless adapter.
DWA-130 software package includes the required drivers, configuration and management utilities and quick start guides and wizard to support this wireless adapter.
DWA-652 software package includes the required drivers, configuration and management utilities and quick start guides and wizard to support this wireless adapter.
DWA-552 software package includes the required drivers, configuration and management utilities and quick start guides and wizard to support this wireless adapter.
This is the software driver and additional utilities required for managing and connecting the D-Link device to the computer. Uninstalling this driver may cause the hardware to stop functioning properly (only remove this package if you no longer have the DWA-643 networking device connected to your PC).
DWA-547 software package includes the required drivers, configuration and management utilities and quick start guides and wizard to support this wireless adapter.
The QSS (Quick Security Setup) feature of various TP-LINK routers is designed to help setup the security functionality of the device. By default QSS is enabled and standard wireless security is disabled. The main program that runs in the background is QSS.exe.
Behaviors
Service
Runs under 'SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services' by the Service Controller (services.exe)
Distribution by Windows OS
OS version | distribution |
Windows Vista Home Premium |
50.00% |
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Windows 7 Home Premium |
20.00% |
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Windows 7 Ultimate |
10.00% |
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Windows 8 Pro |
10.00% |
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Windows 7 Enterprise |
10.00% |
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Distribution by country
United States installs about 70.00% of JumpStart.
Distribution by PC manufacturer
PC Manufacturer | distribution |
Toshiba |
66.67% |
|
GIGABYTE |
11.11% |
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Acer |
11.11% |
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Hewlett-Packard |
11.11% |
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