Realtek Ethernet Driver Download & Update for Windows 10, 8.1, 8, 7, XP, Vista

Jun. 24, 2022 / Updated by Bessie Shaw to Windows Driver Solutions

The Most Common Realtek Network Problems

Can’t connect to the Internet on your computer? Get Realtek Ethernet driver errors? The most common Realtek network problems are the driver-related issues, including Realtek Ethernet driver not found, not working or not installing. Getting the correct Realtek Ethernet driver (or the correct Realtek WiFi driver) is the key to solve the Realtek network driver problems and regain good Internet connection on Windows PC.

“The Realtek PCle GBE family controller adapter is experiencing driver or hardware related problems.”

“This device is not working properly because Windows cannot load the drivers required for this device.”

Above is one of the most common errors about Realtek network drivers.

Download or Update Realtek Ethernet/Network Driver to Fix No Internet Connection on Windows

It’s not easy to manually find a correct Realtek Ethernet controller driver, a Realtek wireless LAN driver, or a Realtek WiFi driver. However, if you use a professional driver download and update utility (Driver Talent is recommended), you can easily download and install the correct Realtek network drivers within seconds to regain Internet access.

Try the methods below for one-click Realtek network drivers download or update for 64 bit and 32 bit Windows 10, Windows 8.1, Windows 8, Windows 7, Windows XP, Windows Vista or Windows Server.

You can get more Realtek drivers, such as Realtek HD audio drivers, Realtek sound drivers, etc.

Method 1. Download/Update Realtek Ethernet or Wireless Driver with Internet Connection

In some cases, you do have wireless connection but no Ethernet cable Internet connection, or in reverse sometimes. You can try Driver Talent to download the right Realtek network drivers or update to the latest Realtek network drivers with your Internet connection.

Step 1. Download Driver Talent and install it on your Windows desktop PC, laptop or notebook computer which needs a Realtek network driver.

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Step 2. Run Driver Talent and it will scan all the drivers to find out errors.

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Step 3. Locate the item with Realtek network adapter (Realtek Ethernet controller card or Realtek wireless controller), click “Repair” or “Update” to get the driver.

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Step 4. Reboot the computer after all the processes are done.

See Also:Fix: Ethernet Not Working Issue on Windows 10

Method 2. Download & Install Realtek Ethernet Driver without Internet Access

The most common case is that there is NO Internet connection (neither Ethernet connection nor WiFi connection) caused by the Realtek driver. Generally, you need to connect to the Internet to get a driver, but if you have Driver Talent for Network Card on your computer, a super Windows driver download utility special for downloading & installing network drivers, you can easily install the correct Realtek network driver without Internet connection.

Here is how to use this utility to download and install Realtek Network drivers offline.

Step 1. Install Driver Talent for Network Card.

If you have already installed Driver Talent for Network Card on your Windows computer, just run it. Otherwise you need to download it on another computer which has Internet connection and transfer it to your own computer. Install it on your computer.

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Step 2. Install Realtek Network Drivers

On the installing process, Driver Talent for Network Card will detect if your computer has the network drivers required, and automatically install the correct Realtek network drivers.

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Once the drivers are installed, wait for a few seconds and you will see the Internet connection is back again.

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The Most Common Realtek Ethernet Drivers for Windows 10, 8.1, 8, 7, XP, Vista

Below are the most common Realtek network drivers you search.

Realtek network driver for Windows 10

Realtek network driver for Windows 8.1

Realtek network driver for Windows 8

Realtek network driver for Windows 7

Realtek network driver for Windows XP

Realtek network driver for Windows Vista

Realtek Ethernet controller driver

Realtek wireless LAN driver

Realtek WiFi driver

Realtek PCie gbe family controller driver

Realtek rtl8139 driver

And more Realtek network drivers

Any questions about the Realtek Ethernet drivers download and update, don't hesitate to comment below.

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