The NetLink 5786 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 driver - "win_xp_2k3_32-11.7.2.zip" - has been downloaded 184 times and is rated 5 out of 5 stars based on 11 reviews. The uploader reports that this update will work successfully on PCs running Windows XP. The total disk space used for this update is 112.5 KB.
Broadcom NetLink 5786
3Com 10/100/1000 PCI
3Com 3C1000 Gigabit NIC
3Com 3C940 Gigabit LOM
3Com 3C996 10/100/1000 Server NIC
3Com 3C996 Gigabit Fiber-SX Server NIC
3Com 3C996B Gigabit Server NIC
3Com Dual Port 10/100/1000 PCI-X Server NIC
Windows 2003, Windows XP
win_xp_2k3_32-11.7.2.zip (112.5 KB)
11.7.2 (24-Dec-2008)
11.7.2.0 (2008-11-26) via .inf
Broadcom Ethernet NIC NetLink Driver File
Sathishkumar (DG Staff Member) on 11-Jun-2009
To get the Broadcom NetLink 5786 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 5786 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.
After downloading the new driver, proceed with installation. On Windows, use the built-in Device Manager utility to manage your system's devices and drivers. To access it:
Right-click the Start button
Select "Device Manager" from the menu
Locate the device needing the update
Right-click the device and choose "Update driver"
Follow the on-screen prompts to install
Once complete, restart your computer to ensure the new driver is fully implemented and functioning properly.
This process helps maintain your system's performance and compatibility with various 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.
The following files are found inside the driver download file.
Name | Size | Date |
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win_xp_2k3_32/b57win32.cat | 67.8 KB | 10 Dec 2008 |
win_xp_2k3_32/b57win32.inf | 173.2 KB | 10 Dec 2008 |
win_xp_2k3_32/b57xp32.sys | 187.4 KB | 10 Dec 2008 |