TP-LINK TL-WN781ND Driver Download
The TL-WN781ND 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 - "TL-WN781ND_100714.zip" - has been downloaded 1,066 times and is rated 4 out of 5 stars based on 6 reviews. The uploader reports that this update will work successfully on PCs running Windows 7, Windows Vista and Windows XP. The total disk space used for this update is 31.5 MB.
Supported Models
TL-WN781ND
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/n Wireless LAN Mini-PCI Express Adapter
Manufacturers
Supported Operating Systems
Windows 7, Windows Vista, Windows XP, Windows 2000
File Name
Additional Notes
Wireless PCI Express Adapter Driver File
Uploaded By
Peter (DG Staff Member) on 29-Feb-2012
Device Hardware IDs
PCI\VEN_168C&DEV_0013&SUBSYS_04081468
PCI\VEN_168C&DEV_0013&SUBSYS_1025168C
PCI\VEN_168C&DEV_0013&SUBSYS_1026168C
PCI\VEN_168C&DEV_0013&SUBSYS_1027168C
PCI\VEN_168C&DEV_0013&SUBSYS_1030168C
PCI\VEN_168C&DEV_0013&SUBSYS_1031168C
PCI\VEN_168C&DEV_0013&SUBSYS_1041168C
PCI\VEN_168C&DEV_0013&SUBSYS_1042168C
PCI\VEN_168C&DEV_0013&SUBSYS_1051168C
PCI\VEN_168C&DEV_0013&SUBSYS_1053168C
PCI\VEN_168C&DEV_0013&SUBSYS_12031259
PCI\VEN_168C&DEV_0013&SUBSYS_12041259
Related Driver Updates
How to Update TL-WN781ND Device Drivers
Step 1 - Download Your Driver
To get the TL-WN781ND 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-WN781ND 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.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| TL-WN781ND/Driver Files/Windows 2000_XP/athw.sys | 1.6 MB | 22 Sep 2009 |
| TL-WN781ND/Driver Files/Windows 2000_XP/netathw.cat | 44.4 KB | 22 Sep 2009 |
| TL-WN781ND/Driver Files/Windows 2000_XP/netathw.inf | 182.3 KB | 14 Jul 2010 |
| TL-WN781ND/Driver Files/Windows 7 32bit/athr.sys | 1.2 MB | 6 Nov 2009 |
| TL-WN781ND/Driver Files/Windows 7 32bit/athrext.cat | 51.0 KB | 13 Nov 2009 |
| TL-WN781ND/Driver Files/Windows 7 32bit/netathr.inf | 271.1 KB | 14 Jul 2010 |
| TL-WN781ND/Driver Files/Windows 7 64bit/athrextx.cat | 51.0 KB | 13 Nov 2009 |
| TL-WN781ND/Driver Files/Windows 7 64bit/athrx.sys | 1.6 MB | 6 Nov 2009 |
| TL-WN781ND/Driver Files/Windows 7 64bit/netathrx.inf | 272.5 KB | 14 Jul 2010 |
| TL-WN781ND/Driver Files/Windows Vista 32bit/athr.sys | 1.2 MB | 22 Sep 2009 |
| TL-WN781ND/Driver Files/Windows Vista 32bit/athrext.cat | 47.6 KB | 22 Sep 2009 |
| TL-WN781ND/Driver Files/Windows Vista 32bit/netathr.inf | 151.4 KB | 14 Jul 2010 |
| TL-WN781ND/Driver Files/Windows Vista 64bit/athrextx.cat | 47.6 KB | 22 Sep 2009 |
| TL-WN781ND/Driver Files/Windows Vista 64bit/athrx.sys | 1.4 MB | 22 Sep 2009 |
| TL-WN781ND/Driver Files/Windows Vista 64bit/netathrx.inf | 152.0 KB | 14 Jul 2010 |
| TL-WN781ND/Driver Files/Windows XP 64bit/athwx.sys | 2.1 MB | 22 Sep 2009 |
| TL-WN781ND/Driver Files/Windows XP 64bit/netathwx.cat | 44.4 KB | 22 Sep 2009 |
| TL-WN781ND/Driver Files/Windows XP 64bit/netathwx.inf | 238.1 KB | 14 Jul 2010 |
| TL-WN781ND/QSS.exe | 6.4 MB | 2 Sep 2010 |
| TL-WN781ND/Setup.exe | 22.5 MB | 2 Sep 2010 |
| TL-WN781ND/TL-WN781ND User Guide.pdf | 1.6 MB | 5 May 2010 |