The N501 (1.0) is a network device manufactured by Gigabyte Technology. 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 - "notebook_driver_n501v1.0_lan_5.611.1231.zip" - has been downloaded 17 times and is rated 5 out of 5 stars based on 6 reviews. Compatibility for this driver update includes PCs running Windows operating systems such as Windows XP. The total disk space used for this update is 2.2 MB.
N501 (1.0)
Realtek RTL8139/810X Family Fast Ethernet NIC
Realtek RTL8139C+ Fast Ethernet NIC
Realtek RTL8169/8110 Family Gigabit Ethernet NIC
Windows XP
5.611.1231 (10-Mar-2006)
5.611.1231.2003 (2003-12-31) via .inf
5.611.1225.2003 (2003-12-25) via .inf
5.611.1231.2003 (2004-01-12) via .inf
N501 (1.0)
Lan Driver File
Shekhar (DG Staff Member) on 22-Jan-2008
To get the N501 (1.0) 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 Gigabyte Technology N501 (1.0) 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 Gigabyte Technology 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 Gigabyte Technology website. Most major device manufacturers update their drivers regularly.
Installing your newly downloaded driver is a straightforward process. Windows provides a dedicated tool called Device Manager for this purpose. Follow these steps to update your driver:
Access the Quick Access menu by right-clicking the Start button.
From the menu options, choose "Device Manager".
Within Device Manager, identify the device requiring the driver update.
Open the context menu for the device by right-clicking its name.
Select "Update driver" and proceed through the guided installation.
To complete the process, reboot your computer. This ensures the new driver is fully integrated into your system.
Regular driver updates contribute to optimal system performance and hardware compatibility.
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.
The following files are found inside the driver download file.
Name | Size | Date |
---|---|---|
LAN 5.611.1231.2003/data1.cab | 1.5 MB | 30 Nov 2003 |
LAN 5.611.1231.2003/data2.cab | 61.5 KB | 30 Nov 2003 |
LAN 5.611.1231.2003/ikernel.ex_ | 346.6 KB | 25 Jul 2002 |
LAN 5.611.1231.2003/layout.bin | 417 bytes | 30 Nov 2003 |
LAN 5.611.1231.2003/Setup.exe | 166.9 KB | 11 Apr 2001 |
LAN 5.611.1231.2003/Setup.ini | 611 bytes | 13 Jan 2004 |
LAN 5.611.1231.2003/SETUP.TXT | 2.5 KB | 22 Sep 2003 |
LAN 5.611.1231.2003/WIN2000/Netrt2ka.inf | 69.1 KB | 12 Jan 2004 |
LAN 5.611.1231.2003/WIN2000/Netrt2ko.cat | 132.1 KB | 12 Jan 2004 |
LAN 5.611.1231.2003/WIN2000/Rtlnic5.sys | 68.7 KB | 30 Dec 2003 |
LAN 5.611.1231.2003/WIN98/NETRTL4.INF | 11.1 KB | 24 Dec 2003 |
LAN 5.611.1231.2003/WIN98/RTLNIC4.SYS | 84.4 KB | 25 Dec 2003 |
LAN 5.611.1231.2003/WIN98SE/Netrtl.inf | 24.7 KB | 30 Dec 2003 |
LAN 5.611.1231.2003/WIN98SE/Rtlnic5.sys | 68.7 KB | 30 Dec 2003 |
LAN 5.611.1231.2003/WINME/Netrtl.inf | 24.7 KB | 30 Dec 2003 |
LAN 5.611.1231.2003/WINME/Rtlnic5.sys | 68.7 KB | 30 Dec 2003 |
LAN 5.611.1231.2003/WINXP/Netrtxpa.inf | 64.9 KB | 12 Jan 2004 |
LAN 5.611.1231.2003/WINXP/Netrtxpo.cat | 132.1 KB | 12 Jan 2004 |
LAN 5.611.1231.2003/WINXP/Rtlnic51.sys | 69.5 KB | 30 Dec 2003 |