realtek wireless lan driver - RTL8188SU Wireless LAN 802.11n USB 2.0 Network Ada
realtek wireless lan driver - RTL8188SU Wireless LAN 802.11n USB 2.0 Network Ada
Looking for the right realtek wireless lan driver to get your Wi‑Fi working again? You’re in the right place. Below is a clean, safe download for the RTL8188SU Wireless LAN 802.11n USB 2.0 Network Ada adapter on Windows Vista 32bit, plus simple installation steps and fixes if anything goes wrong.
Download details
Driver model: RTL8188SU Wireless LAN 802.11n USB 2.0 Network Ada
Operating system: Windows Vista 32bit
Device type: USB
Driver version: 6.1.7100.0
File name: driver42743.zip
Date added: 2010-05-17
This package contains the official realtek wireless lan driver for RTL8188SU Wireless LAN 802.11n USB 2.0 Network Ada devices on Windows Vista 32bit. Click on the download link.
How to install
ZIP package
- Download and save the archive to your Desktop. driver42743.zip
- Right‑click the ZIP and choose Extract All, then open the extracted folder.
- If it contains Setup.exe, run it. If not, follow the INF method below.
- Reboot after installation to finalize the driver.
Troubleshooting
- Installer won’t run: Right‑click the setup file → Run as administrator. Temporarily disable third‑party antivirus if it blocks the installer.
- Device not detected: Try another USB port, avoid hubs, and check that your USB adapter is visible in Device Manager under Network adapters or Other devices.
- Wrong or older driver loads: In Device Manager → Adapter → Driver tab → Uninstall device → check “Delete the driver software for this device” → OK. Then install this package again.
- Code 52/driver signature issues: Ensure Windows updates are applied. On legacy systems like Windows Vista 32bit, you may need to boot with driver signature enforcement disabled temporarily.
- No Wi‑Fi networks after install: Toggle the wireless switch/shortcut, verify WLAN AutoConfig service is running, then reinstall using the INF method.
- Rolling back: If the new version causes issues, use Device Manager → Driver → Roll Back Driver to revert from 6.1.7100.0 to the previous build.
FAQ
What is the realtek wireless lan driver?
It’s the software that lets your Realtek Wi‑Fi hardware communicate with Windows. Installing the correct realtek wireless lan driver ensures stable connections and best performance for RTL8188SU Wireless LAN 802.11n USB 2.0 Network Ada adapters.
Is this driver compatible with my OS?
Yes - this build targets Windows Vista 32bit. If you use a different OS, get the matching package for that version of Windows.
Which version is included here?
The package provides driver version 6.1.7100.0 for RTL8188SU Wireless LAN 802.11n USB 2.0 Network Ada on Windows Vista 32bit.
How do I update from an older release?
Uninstall the current driver from Device Manager, reboot, then install this realtek wireless lan driver using the EXE or INF method above.
My adapter is USB. Does that change the steps?
The process is the same. If Windows installs a generic driver, replace it by pointing Device Manager to the extracted folder’s .INF.
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