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RTL81




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realtek pcie gbe family controller driver - RTL8168/8111 PCI-E Gigabit Ethernet NIC
RTL81

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 RTL8168/8111 PCI-E Gigabit Ethernet NIC
RTL81 with a clean, direct file and clear instructions so you can get your network back online fast.

Download - RTL8168/8111 PCI-E Gigabit Ethernet NIC
RTL81 for Realtek PCIe GBE

Device type: Network Adapters

Supported OS: Windows XP

Driver version: 5.398.0812.2004

File name: driver74455.zip

Date added: 2007-10-02

Model: RTL8168/8111 PCI-E Gigabit Ethernet NIC
RTL81

To begin, Click on the download link.

How to install

ZIP package method

This method applies if your download is a .zip archive.

driver74455.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 RTL8168/8111 PCI-E Gigabit Ethernet NIC
    RTL81.
  • 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 RTL8168/8111 PCI-E Gigabit Ethernet NIC
RTL81?

Yes. The package is tailored for Network Adapters using the Realtek PCIe GBE chipset under the RTL8168/8111 PCI-E Gigabit Ethernet NIC
RTL81 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.

Why download from driverfiles.net?

We provide curated, malware‑scanned packages with clean filenames and clear metadata, so you can install the realtek pcie gbe family controller driver confidently. Each listing includes Network Adapters, supported Windows XP, model RTL8168/8111 PCI-E Gigabit Ethernet NIC
RTL81, file details like driver74455.zip, and version 5.398.0812.2004 to match your system precisely.

This page contains drivers for RTL8168/8111 PCI-E Gigabit Ethernet NIC
RTL81 manufactured by RealTek™. Please note we are carefully scanning all the content on our website for viruses and trojans.

Driver file data
Vendor: RealTek™
Device: RTL8168/8111 PCI-E Gigabit Ethernet NIC
RTL81
Type: Network Adapters
Operating Systems: Windows XP
Version: 5.678.1003.2007
File name: driver74455.zip
File size: 4708107 bytes
Date added: 2007-10-02
Download counter: 422

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