Broadcom NetLink 5781 Driver Download (Official)

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The NetLink 5781 is a network device manufactured by Broadcom. Issues like weak Wi-Fi signal, slow DNS lookup, duplicate IP addresses, slow network and excessive CPU usage can be solved by updating this driver. This version of "win_vista_32-10.8.0.0a.zip" is rated (5 out of 5 stars) based on 55 downloads and 9 reviews. Compatibility for this driver update includes PCs running Windows operating systems such as Windows Vista. The total disk space used for this update is 103.6 KB.

9 Ratings
55 Downloads

Supported Models

NetLink 5781

3Com Dual Port 10/100/1000 PCI-X Server NIC

3Com Dual Port 1000-SX PCI-X Server NIC

3Com Quad Port 10/100/1000 PCI-X Server NIC

Broadcom 570x 10/100 Integrated Controller

Broadcom 570x Gigabit Integrated Controller

Broadcom 590x 10/100 Ethernet

Broadcom NetLink (TM) Fast Ethernet

Manufacturers

Broadcom

Supported Operating Systems

Windows Vista

File Name

Versions

10.8.0.0a (1-Jan-2007)
10.8.0.0 (2007-01-08) via .inf

Additional Notes

NetLink 5781

Ethernet NIC Desktop Driver File

Uploaded By

Rexrinaldo (DG Staff Member) on 8-Feb-2007

Device Hardware IDs

Compatible IDs

PCI\CC_0200

PCI\CC_0200&DT_0

PCI\CC_020000

PCI\CC_020000&DT_0

PCI\VEN_14E4

Driver Contents File List

The following files are found inside the driver download file.

Name Size Date
win_vista_32/b57nd60x.cat 43.1 KB 30 Jan 2007
win_vista_32/b57nd60x.inf 101.9 KB 30 Jan 2007
win_vista_32/b57nd60x.sys 179.2 KB 30 Jan 2007

How to Update NetLink 5781 Device Drivers Quickly & Easily

Step 1 - Download Your Driver

To get the NetLink 5781 driver, click the green download button above. After you complete your download, move on to Step 2.

If the driver listed is not the right version or operating system, search our driver archive for the correct version. Enter Broadcom NetLink 5781 into the search box above and then submit. In the results, choose the best match for your PC and operating system.

Tech Tip: If you are having trouble deciding which is the right driver, try the Broadcom Driver Update Utility. It is a software utility which automatically finds and downloads the right driver.

To find the newest driver, you may need to visit the Broadcom website. Most major device manufacturers update their drivers regularly.

Step 2 - Install Your Driver

Once you have downloaded your new driver, you'll need to install it. In Windows, use a built-in utility called Device Manager, which allows you to see all of the devices recognized by your system, and the drivers associated with them.

How to Open Device Manager

  • In Windows 11, Windows 10 & Windows 8.1, right-click the Start menu and select Device Manager

  • In Windows 8, swipe up from the bottom, or right-click anywhere on the desktop and choose "All Apps" -> swipe or scroll right and choose "Control Panel" (under Windows System section) -> Hardware and Sound -> Device Manager

  • In Windows 7, click Start -> Control Panel -> Hardware and Sound -> Device Manager

  • In Windows Vista, click Start -> Control Panel -> System and Maintenance -> Device Manager

  • In Windows XP, click Start -> Control Panel -> Performance and Maintenance -> System -> Hardware tab -> Device Manager button

How to Install a driver from Device Manager

  1. Locate the device and model that is having the issue and double-click on it to open the Properties dialog box.

  2. Select the Driver tab.

  3. Click the Update Driver button and follow the instructions.

In most cases, you will need to reboot your computer in order for the driver update to take effect.

Tech Tip: Driver downloads and updates come in a variety of file formats with different file extensions. For example, you may have downloaded an EXE, INF, ZIP, or SYS file. Each file type has a slighty different installation procedure to follow.

For more help, visit our Driver Support Page for step-by-step videos on how to install drivers for every file type.

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