The nc8000 is a network device manufactured by HP. 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 version of "SP23043.exe" is rated (5 out of 5 stars) based on 8,032 downloads and 64 reviews. It has been installed successfully by our users on PCs running Windows XP. The total disk space used for this update is 15.2 MB.
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3.00 Rev A (30-Jun-2003)
TITLE: Broadcom NetXtreme Gigabit Ethernet Drivers
VERSION: 3.00 Rev A
DESCRIPTION:
This contains the Windows XP driver for the Broadcom NetXtreme
Gigabit Ethernet Drivers NIC in the Compaq models listed below.
PURPOSE: Routine Release
SOFTPAQ NUMBER: SP23043
SUPERSEDES: SP23023
EFFECTIVE DATE: June 30, 2003
CATEGORY: Network
SSM SUPPORTED: No
PRODUCT TYPE(S):
Notebooks
PRODUCT MODEL(S):
hp Compaq Business Notebook nc4000
hp Compaq nc6000
hp Compaq nc8000
hp Compaq nw8000
OPERATING SYSTEM(S):
Microsoft Windows XP Professional
Microsoft Windows XP Home
LANGUAGE(S):
Global
Dritan Egriu (DG Member) on 14-Jan-2005
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