A common myth is that the AN-WF500 can be reprogrammed with Logitech’s Unifying Software. This is false. The RF chips are completely different. Do not attempt to flash Logitech firmware onto the LG dongle—it will brick it.
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.
Q: Can I use the LG AN-WF500 dongle with any other brand of mouse? A: No. The dongle is hard-coded at the factory to work only with LG wireless mice that use the same proprietary 2.4GHz protocol. It will not recognize a Logitech, Microsoft, or Dell mouse. Lg An-wf500 Windows Driver
Q: Does the AN-WF500 support Bluetooth? A: No. It is strictly a 2.4GHz proprietary receiver. If your LG mouse has Bluetooth capability, it will pair directly with your PC’s internal Bluetooth adapter, bypassing the need for the AN-WF500 entirely.
Q: I lost the driver CD that came with the mouse. Where can I get it? A: LG no longer ships driver CDs. Download the driver from LG’s global support site using the mouse model number printed on the bottom sticker (e.g., M/N: LM-S600). A common myth is that the AN-WF500 can
Q: Why does Windows 11 show "Driver error - Code 43" for the AN-WF500? A: Code 43 means Windows has stopped the device because it reported problems. Uninstall the device in Device Manager, unplug it, restart Windows, and plug it into a different USB port. This resets the USB descriptor cache.
Q: Is there a 64-bit and 32-bit version of the driver? A: Yes. The LG AN-WF500 driver supports both architectures. When downloading, select "Windows 10 64-bit" or "Windows 10 32-bit" accordingly. Windows 11 only supports 64-bit drivers. If you own an LG Smart TV (particularly
If you own an LG Smart TV (particularly the LB, LB6, or some UB series models from 2014-2015), you might be familiar with the little white dongle called the LG AN-WF500.
This device was LG’s solution for adding built-in Wi-Fi to TVs that only came with Ethernet ports. But here is a question I see pop up on tech forums all the time: “Can I use the LG AN-WF500 on my Windows PC?”
The short answer is no, not in the way you hope. But let’s dig into the why, and look at a few workarounds.
Follow this protocol carefully to ensure the AN-WF500 functions correctly.