The TL-WN861N is a network device manufactured by TP-LINK. 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 - "200882385620.rar" - has been downloaded 48 times and is rated 4 out of 5 stars based on 6 reviews. Compatibility for this driver update includes PCs running Windows operating systems such as Windows Vista and Windows XP. The total disk space used for this update is 14.3 MB.
TL-WN861N
11a/b/g Wireless LAN Mini PCI Adapter II
11a/b/g Wireless LAN Mini PCI Express Adapter
11a/b/g/n Wireless LAN Mini-PCI Express Adapter
11b/g Wireless LAN Mini PCI Adapter
11b/g Wireless LAN Mini PCI Express Adapter
11b/g Wireless LAN Mini PCI Express Adapter II
11b/g Wireless LAN Mini PCI Express Adapter III
Windows Vista, Windows XP, Windows 2000
TL-WN861N
Network Adapter Driver File
Karthikkumar (DG Staff Member) on 17-Oct-2008
To get the TL-WN861N 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 TP-LINK TL-WN861N 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 TP-LINK 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 TP-LINK website. Most major device manufacturers update their drivers regularly.
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.