Realtek RTL8187 Wireless 802.11b/g 54Mbps USB 2.0 Network Adapter Driver Download
Supported Models
AWUS036H Driver
Realtek RTL8187 Wireless 802.11b/g 54Mbps USB 2.0 Network Adapter Driver
SITECOM WL-168 Wireless Network USB Adapter 54g Driver
SURECOM EP-9001-g 802.11g 54M WLAN USB Adapter Driver
Manufacturers
Supported Operating Systems
Windows XP, Windows 2000
File Name
Versions
13045.1304.1023.2007 (2007-10-23) via .inf
Uploader Notes
this driver will work with any device using the RTL8187L chipset on the windows xp/2k platforms
Uploaded By
bigred (DG Member) on 20-Feb-2008
Related Driver Updates
Driver Contents File List
The following files are found inside the driver download file.
| Name | Size | Date |
|---|---|---|
| WinXP_2K_1304_1119/Netrtuw.inf | 11.9 KB | 23 Oct 2007 |
| WinXP_2K_1304_1119/netrtuw.cat | 11.3 KB | 28 Nov 2007 |
| WinXP_2K_1304_1119/rtl8187.sys | 269.8 KB | 23 Oct 2007 |
How to Update Realtek RTL8187 Wireless 802.11b/g 54Mbps USB 2.0 Network Adapter Device Drivers Quickly & Easily
Step 1 - Download Your Driver
To get the Realtek RTL8187 Wireless 802.11b/g 54Mbps USB 2.0 Network Adapter 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 RTL8187 Wireless 802.11b/g 54Mbps USB 2.0 Network Adapter into the search box above and then submit. In the results, choose the best match for your PC and operating system.
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