Gateway 850 Driver Download (Official)
The 850 is a network device manufactured by Gateway. 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 "3com2k_1.exe" is rated (5 out of 5 stars) based on 17 downloads and 4 reviews. Compatibility for this driver update includes PCs running Windows operating systems such as Windows XP. The total disk space used for this update is 756.6 KB.
Supported Models
850
3Com EtherLink Server 10/100 PCI (3C980B-TX)
3Com EtherLink Server 10/100 PCI (3C980C-TXM)
Manufacturers
Supported Operating Systems
Windows 2003, Windows XP, Windows 2000, Windows NT4
File Name
3com2k_1.exe (756.6 KB)
Versions
2.0 (4-May-2001)
3.21.0.0 (2000-01-01) via .inf
Additional Notes
Model: 850 Series
3Com 980C disk 1 of 3 driver, version 2.0
Uploaded By
Geetha (DG Staff Member) on 2-Jun-2005
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How to Update 850 Device Drivers
Step 1 - Download Your Driver
To get the 850 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 Gateway 850 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 Gateway 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 Gateway website. Most major device manufacturers update their drivers regularly.
Step 2 - Install Your Driver
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.
Driver Contents File List
The following files are found inside the driver download file.
| Name | Size | Date |
|---|---|---|
| ROADMAP.TXT | 3.1 KB | 23 Nov 1999 |
| WINNT/EL98XN5.SY_ | 44.1 KB | 21 Dec 1999 |
| WINNT/COINS98X.DL_ | 54.8 KB | 17 Dec 1999 |
| WINNT/README.TXT | 19.3 KB | 24 Jan 2000 |
| WINNT/EL98XN4.SY_ | 49.5 KB | 23 Nov 1999 |
| WINNT/SRV_CONF.EX_ | 249.7 KB | 25 Oct 1999 |
| WINNT/3C90XCFG.DL_ | 80.6 KB | 2 Jun 1998 |
| WINNT/SRV_CONF.HL_ | 6.8 KB | 3 Nov 1999 |
| WINNT/EL980N3.SY_ | 46.3 KB | 29 Sep 1998 |
| README.TXT | 16.0 KB | 15 Dec 1999 |
| EL98X20.CAT | 12.5 KB | 18 Feb 2000 |
| 3CDISK2 | 8 bytes | 14 Jun 1999 |
| WIN32/UN3C98X.EX_ | 68.2 KB | 17 Dec 1999 |
| WIN32/UN3C90XA.EX_ | 81.3 KB | 19 Sep 1999 |
| PARTNO | 136 bytes | 21 Feb 2000 |
| W2KEL98X.INF | 12.4 KB | 18 Jan 2000 |
| OEMSETUP.INF | 136.2 KB | 1 Dec 1999 |
| LICENSE.TXT | 7.9 KB | 1 Aug 1999 |