If the service is not running, click the button. If it is already running, click Stop and then Start to restart it. Click Apply and OK , then restart your application. Step 2: Reinstall or Update the Atheros Wireless Driver

: JumpStart requires a packet capture library to interface with your wireless card. Most users find that installing WinPcap or Npcap (run in WinPcap compatibility mode) resolves the initialization failure.

Locate (or the utility package it came bundled with) in the list. Click Uninstall and follow the on-screen prompts.

Many network auditing configurations require a packet capture driver to monitor wireless data packets. Without it, initialization fails immediately. 💡 Recommended Modern Alternatives

The Windows WLAN AutoConfig service often conflicts with third-party tools like Jumpstart because both attempt to control the network adapter. Press Windows Key + R , type services.msc , and press Enter. Locate . Right-click and select Stop .