How to download Ethernet drivers for Windows 11/10
In order to use an uninterrupted Internet connection, you need to use an Ethernet/LAN device on your computer. Like any other device on your PC, device drivers must be installed in order to use the Ethernet adapter or network card on your system. Usually, these network card drivers come preinstalled on Windows PCs, but sometimes they can be missing. In this case, you will not be able to access the Internet or any other internal network until you download and install these missing Ethernet drivers on your PC.
In this article, we will discuss the methods you can try to download Ethernet drivers for Windows 11/10 PC. Before proceeding, make sure you have an internet connection. If Ethernet is not working due to missing drivers, connect to a wireless network and continue.
Method 1 – Download the Ethernet driver based on the Ethernet adapter manufacturer
Step 1. To identify the network adapter, turn on Run with Windows R .
Step 2. Type devmgmt.msc and press the Enter key to open the Device Manager.
Step 3. In Device Manager, expand the Network Adapters section by clicking the arrow next to it.
Step 4. Determine the manufacturer of the Ethernet adapter on your computer.
It can be a Realtek or Intel Ethernet adapter. In our case it's Realtek PCIe GbE Series Controller.
Step 5. Open any browser of your choice (Chrome or Edge).
Step 6. Open Google and search realtek pcie gbe series controller.
Step 7. In the search results, click on the link mentioning Realtek pcie gbe to download the driver.
Step 8. Download the driver version appropriate for your version of Windows (Windows 11/Windows 10).
Step 9. After downloading the driver's executable file, go to the download folder and run the file.
Step 10. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the Ethernet driver installation.
Method 2 – Download the Ethernet driver according to your system manufacturer
Step 1. You will need to use a browser to access the manufacturer's website.
Click on the manufacturer of your PC to be redirected to their website.
HP
LENEVO
Valley
ASUS
马草
Step 2. You can choose to enter your system's serial number or select it from a list of devices.
After entering the product serial number, you will get a list of all drivers suitable for your PC.
Step 3. From the list that appears, find the Ethernet driver and click Download to add it to your system. Step 4. Install the driver and check if you are able to connect to the network.
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