The USB 3.0 release is compatible with Microsoft’s Windows XP, Vista, 7, 8, and 8.1 OSes

Apr 2, 2014 11:16 GMT  ·  By

Just now, Realtek has released new driver versions developed for its RTL8153 USB 3.0 Gigabit Ethernet and RTL8152B(N) USB 2.0 Fast Ethernet controllers, which consist of several download records compatible with most of Microsoft’s Windows OSes.

Specifically speaking, when it comes to the RTL8153 controller, the producer has outed driver versions 5.006.0321.2014, 6.003.0321.2014, and 7.008.0321.2014 suitable for Microsoft’s Windows XP, Vista, and 7 OSes (both 32- and 64-bit variants), respectively, as well as the 8.011.0321.2014 targeted at Windows 8 and 8.1 platforms.

As for the RTL8152B(N) USB 2.0 unit, Realtek has made available version 7.011.0321.2014 compatible with bit architectures of Windows 7, and the Fast Ethernet driver 8.013.0321.2014 developed for the Windows 8 and 8.1 operating systems.

When it comes to applying these releases, the installation steps are very easy: simple get and extract the proper downloadable archive for your computer’s OS, and run the available setup from within the newly created folder.

Now follow the on-screen instructions for a complete and successful installation, and make sure to reboot your system after the update has finished so that the changes can take effect.

That being said, from the links below, follow the one that best describes both your Ethernet controller and operating system, download and apply the latest driver version, and enjoy your newly update computer.

Download Realtek USB 3.0 LAN Driver 8.011.0321.2014 for Windows 8/Windows 8.1 Download Realtek USB 3.0 LAN Driver 7.008.0321.2014 for Windows 7 Download Realtek USB 3.0 LAN Driver 6.003.0321.2014 for Vista Download Realtek USB 3.0 LAN Driver 5.006.0321.2014 for XP Download Realtek USB 2.0 LAN Driver 8.013.0321.2014 for Windows 8/Windows 8.1 Download Realtek USB 2.0 LAN Driver 7.011.0321.2014 for Windows 7