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Realtek PCIe GBE Family Controller – the driver for gigabit network controllers on the basis of chips from a company Realtek. These network comptrollers are often built-in in system boards. This package of drivers of Realtek befits both for a 32-bit and for 64-bit operating systems.

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This page discusses and how to properly identify and download them. It also explains the importance of keeping your drivers up-to-date and some of the challenges with updating . Note: You can automatically download the correct by downloading the DriverUpdate™ Utility below. System Information:

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Please Note: While the recommended solution to easily updating and repairing drivers is to simply Download the Automatic Driver Update Tool, this step-by-step guide will help you with manually troubleshooting and attempting to fix the driver problems for yourself. Be Advised: You should use extreme caution when attempting to repair drivers manually.

This article will guide you through the process of finding, downloading and installing the most current available driver for your ethernet controller. To begin updating your ethernet controller driver, continue with the steps below...

How To: Update Drivers Using the Windows Device Manager

To begin...


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  1. Click Start

  1. Type into the search field: device manager


  2. Press ENTER

  3. A new window titled Device Manager will appear.

    Within this window you can see all of the hardware devices that make up your computer. Listed in a hierarchy are categories of devices. Clicking the arrow next to each category will expand the tree and reveal additional entries within them. These are the actual devices that are connected to the computer.


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  1. Expand the network adapters category by clicking on the arrow next to it. Double-click on the ethernet controller within the expanded category and yet another window will appear showing all the details about the device. Within this window are a few tabs that each show additional information. Click the Driver tab to view more information about the driver.


Device Manager, hardware device window: viewing the Driver tab

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  1. In the Driver tab, you can see the details of the current driver you are using for this given hardware device. Information may include the driver developer, the driver version, and the driver date, and it's digital signer.

  2. To attempt to update the driver for the presently viewed device using the Windows device manager, click the Update Driver button.

  3. Click Search automatically for updated driver software. Windows will now begin Searching online for software by querying it's databases throughout the web.

If Windows finds a more current driver, you will notice that Windows will begin Downloading driver software. After downloading the driver, Windows will notify you that it is Installing driver software. It will notify you when it is finished by showing this message: Windows has successfully updated your driver software. Acknowledge this message by clicking the Close button. Proceed to the next driver if you wish or close the device manager if you are finished.

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If Windows does not find a more current driver than the one that you are using, you will receive this message: The best driver software for your device is already installed. Acknowledge this message by clicking Close.

Because there are multiple ethernet controller manufacturers distributed by various vendors and suppliers, it is beyond the scope of this guide to provide instructions for locating drivers on each manufacturer's website. It is suggested that the user search the manufacturer's website for the driver. This concludes the tutorial. You can refer to this guide to update your device drivers again in the future or you can download DriverUpdate to automatically download the most current drivers for your devices.

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Overview

If you have problems connecting to Indiana University's wireless network, make sure your device's wireless software or drivers are up to date. Wireless manufacturers regularly release new driver updates to solve issues such as interoperability problems with access points from other vendors, or to address software bugs. Having the latest software or drivers for your wireless adapter will assure that you'll have the best performance, reliability, and functionality.

Follow the appropriate instructions for your device.

macOS (Macbook Pro, Air)

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macOS will typically perform a weekly check for software updates automatically, provided you are connected to the internet. To manually check your macOS device for the latest updates, follow the instructions at http://www.apple.com/softwareupdate/.

iOS (iPhone, iPad, iPod Touch)

Follow the instructions at https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT204204.

Android

  1. Navigate to your devices's Settings menu. On most Android devices, this can be done via the app menu or notification bar. Typically, the Settings app will have a cog or spanner logo.
  2. Scroll down the Settings menu, and click About Phone, About Tablet, System, or System Updates (depending on your device and version of Android). If you have a tabbed Settings menu, this option will appear in the General section.
  3. The menu can vary slightly from device to device, but click the Software Update, System Update, or similar button. This section of the menu will also detail which version of Android your device is running.
  4. Your phone or tablet will now search for an available update. If you are taken to another menu, select the Software update check button or similar.
  5. If an update is available for your device, you will be asked whether you wish to install it. If you select yes, the system will download and install the new software and then reboot.

Windows 10, 8.x, or 7

Many times, Windows Update does not provide the latest drivers for your wireless adapter. To get the most recent updates, you'll need to visit the website of your wireless adapter's manufacturer.

To find the manufacturer of your wireless adapter:

  1. Press Windows and Pause|Break, or right-click Computer and select Properties.
  2. From the left-hand menu, select Device Manager.
  3. The 'Device Manager' window will open. Expand Network Adapters. If the wireless card is identified, its name will be shown. If it is not identified, you might have an unknown device (for example, '(?) Network Controller') listed.
  4. To identify the device, right-click the listing under 'Network adapters', select Properties, and then click the Details tab. Under 'Property', select Hardware Ids.

Almost all manufacturers will have support pages where you can download files for your drivers as needed. If the driver on your computer is older than the driver on the manufacturer's website, download the newer versions.

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Links to some of the most popular Windows drivers:

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  • Intel: http://www.intel.com/p/en_US/support/detect/
  • Realtek: http://www.realtek.com.tw/