realtek pcie gbe family controller driver - PCIe GBE Family Controller
RTL8168C(P)/8111C)
realtek pcie gbe family controller driver - PCIe GBE Family Controller
RTL8168C(P)/8111C)
If your Ethernet isn’t working or you’re setting up a fresh Windows install, you likely need the realtek pcie gbe family controller driver. This page gives you the correct package for PCIe GBE Family Controller
RTL8168C(P)/8111C) with a clean, direct file and clear instructions so you can get your network back online fast.
Download - PCIe GBE Family Controller
RTL8168C(P)/8111C) for Realtek PCIe GBE
Device type: Network Adapters
Supported OS: Windows XP
Driver version: 5.398.0812.2004
File name: driver16719.zip
Date added: 2014-06-04
Model: PCIe GBE Family Controller
RTL8168C(P)/8111C)
To begin, Click on the download link.
How to install
ZIP package method
This method applies if your download is a .zip archive.
driver16719.zip
- Right‑click the ZIP and choose Extract All, then open the extracted folder.
- Look for Setup.exe or an INF folder.
- If Setup.exe exists, run it as Administrator and follow prompts.
- If only INF files are present: open Device Manager → Network adapters → Right‑click Realtek controller → Update driver → Install from a specific location → Have Disk → Browse to the INF folder → select the INF → Next.
- Reboot to complete installation.
Troubleshooting common install issues
- Device not detected: Ensure the Ethernet adapter is enabled in BIOS and properly seated. Try a different PCIe slot if available.
- Code 10 or yellow exclamation: Uninstall the device in Device Manager, check Delete the driver software for this device, reboot, then reinstall the realtek pcie gbe family controller driver.
- Wrong driver message: Verify you’re installing for Network Adapters and the correct model PCIe GBE Family Controller
RTL8168C(P)/8111C). - No network after install: Disable power management on the adapter (Device Manager → Properties → Power Management → uncheck Allow the computer to turn off this device to save power).
- Legacy Windows INF signing: On older OS like Windows XP, ignore unsigned prompts or use the Have Disk method.
- Rollback needed: In Device Manager → Adapter → Properties → Driver → Roll Back Driver if a newer package caused issues.
FAQ
Which operating systems does this package support?
It supports Windows XP. For newer Windows versions, use the latest manufacturer release.
How can I confirm the driver installed correctly?
Open Device Manager → Network adapters. You should see Realtek PCIe GBE without warnings. The Driver tab should show version 5.398.0812.2004 (or the version you installed).
Is this the right file for PCIe GBE Family Controller
RTL8168C(P)/8111C)?
Yes. The package is tailored for Network Adapters using the Realtek PCIe GBE chipset under the PCIe GBE Family Controller
RTL8168C(P)/8111C) model name.
Do I need to uninstall old drivers first?
Recommended. In Device Manager, uninstall the adapter and check Delete the driver software, then install the new realtek pcie gbe family controller driver.
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RTL8168C(P)/8111C), file details like driver16719.zip, and version 5.398.0812.2004 to match your system precisely.
RTL8168C(P)/8111C)
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