14 DAY TRIAL // Realtek has unveiled new driver versions targeted at its 10/100M FE (Fast Ethernet) and 10/100/1000M GbE (Gigabit Ethernet) PCI Express network adapters, which might improve the devices’ overall speed and performance.
The release consists of separate download records compatible with both 32- and 64-bit versions of all of Microsoft’s Windows operating systems, aside from the Vista platform.
Specifically speaking, the producer has made available version 8.018.0723.2013 for Windows 8 and 8.1 OSes, driver 7.073.0723.2013 targeted at Windows 7 and Server 2008 R2 platforms, as well as package 5.814.0724.2013 compatible with XP and Server 2003 operating systems.
However, if you take a look inside the drivers, you’ll conclude that the 8.018 and 7.073 driver versions, which the PCI Express adapters benefit from, are also suitable for Realtek’s 10/100/1000M GbE PCI network controllers.
Now that you have taken into account all the aspects, from the links below, follow the one that best describes your operating system, download the driver, and update your network interface controller.
Realtek PCIe LAN Driver 5.814.0724.2013 for XP/Server 2003 Realtek PCIe LAN Driver 7.073.0723.2013 for Windows 7/Server 2008 R2 Realtek PCIe LAN Driver 8.018.0723.2013 for Windows 8/Windows 8.1