Realtek RTL8139/810X Family Fast Ethernet NIC Driver Download
The RTL8139/810X Family Fast Ethernet NIC is a network device manufactured by RealTek. 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 driver - "Rtl8139.exe" - has been downloaded 3,414 times and is rated 5 out of 5 stars based on 24 reviews. Our users report success installing this driver update on PCs running Windows XP. The total disk space used for this update is 167.7 KB.
Supported Models
Realtek RTL8139 C+ Fast Ethernet NIC
Realtek RTL8139/810X Family Fast Ethernet NIC
Manufacturers
Supported Operating Systems
Windows 2003, Windows XP, Windows 2000, Windows NT4, Windows ME, Windows 98SE, Windows 98, Windows 95
File Name
Versions
5.503.326.2002 (2002-03-26) via .inf
5.504.613.2002 (2002-06-13) via .inf
Additional Notes
Win 95/98/98SE/ME/XP
Uploaded By
Lucky (DG Member) on 5-Dec-2003
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How to Update Realtek RTL8139/810X Family Fast Ethernet NIC Device Drivers
Step 1 - Download Your Driver
To get the Realtek RTL8139/810X Family Fast Ethernet NIC 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 Realtek RTL8139/810X Family Fast Ethernet NIC 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 RealTek 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 RealTek website. Most major device manufacturers update their drivers regularly.
Step 2 - Install Your Driver
After downloading your new driver, it's time to install it. For Windows users, the built-in Device Manager is your go-to tool for managing system devices and drivers. Here's how to use it:
Right-click the Start button to open the Quick Access menu.
Select "Device Manager" from the list of options.
In the Device Manager window, locate the device that needs updating.
Right-click on the device name and choose "Update driver" from the context menu.
Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the installation process.
Once the installation is complete, restart your computer to ensure the new driver is properly integrated and functional.
This simple process helps keep your system running smoothly and maintains compatibility with your hardware components.
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.
Driver Contents File List
The following files are found inside the driver download file.
| Name | Size | Date |
|---|---|---|
| WINME/Netrts5.INF | 19.2 KB | 29 Mar 2002 |
| WINME/R8139n5.sys | 47.9 KB | 26 Mar 2002 |
| WINME/Netrts.cat | 8.1 KB | 11 Apr 2002 |
| WINXP/NetrtsXP.cat | 7.4 KB | 2 Apr 2002 |
| WINXP/R8139n51.sys | 45.6 KB | 26 Mar 2002 |
| WINXP/Netrts51.INF | 17.6 KB | 29 Mar 2002 |
| Win98/Netrts5.INF | 19.2 KB | 13 Jun 2002 |
| Win98/R8139n5.sys | 47.9 KB | 13 Jun 2002 |
| Win98/Netrts.cat | 7.5 KB | 24 Jun 2002 |
| Win2000/Netrts5.INF | 19.2 KB | 29 Mar 2002 |
| Win2000/R8139n5.sys | 47.9 KB | 26 Mar 2002 |
| Win2000/Netrts2K.cat | 7.4 KB | 11 Apr 2002 |