Since the firmware targets LG televisions, power management features in Windows can cause the device to disconnect randomly.
If you plug the AN-WF500 into your PC, it will likely show up in Device Manager as an unknown device. Here is the procedure to fix it.
| Feature | Details | |-------------------|---------------------------------------------------------------------------| | Model | LG AN‑WF500 | | USB Interface | USB 2.0 (cable included) | | Chipset | Broadcom BCM43242 | | USB IDs | VID_043E&PID_3101 | | Wi‑Fi standards | 802.11a/b/g/n (2.4 GHz + 5 GHz) | | Max speed | 300 Mbps (40 MHz, 5 GHz) | | Bluetooth | Yes (built into the same chipset) | | Dimensions | 64 mm × 43.1 mm × 11 mm | | Weight | 21.46 g | | Power consumption | TX: 560 mA, RX: 250 mA |
It houses both a dual-band Wi-Fi controller (2.4GHz and 5GHz) and a Bluetooth 4.0 adapter.
Right-click the Windows Start menu and select .
Follow this protocol carefully to ensure the AN-WF500 functions correctly.
Navigate to the folder where you extracted the MediaTek driver files.
Because it requires an older driver overlay, major Windows feature updates may occasionally break the configuration, requiring a repeat of the Device Manager process.
Copy the VID (Vendor ID) and PID (Product ID) codes to search for the exact matching MediaTek driver online. Step-by-Step Installation Guide for Windows 10 & 11
Right-click the Windows Start menu button and select .
Windows cannot always identify the device when plugged in because the USB hardware ID points to an LG TV accessory rather than a generic PC dongle. Where to Download the LG AN-WF500 Windows Driver
LG explicitly states this device is for use with LG TVs and specific audio products like soundbars and headsets. There is no official Windows driver provided by LG for this device.