TP-LINK TL-WN551G Driver Download
The TL-WN551G 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 version of "TL-WN5xxG-6xxG_050815.zip" is rated (5 out of 5 stars) based on 3,961 downloads and 17 reviews. Visitors have successfully installed this driver on PCs running Windows Vista and Windows XP. The total disk space used for this update is 11.2 MB.
Supported Models
TL-WN551G
TP-LINK 11a/b/g Wireless Adapter
TP-LINK 11b/g Wireless Adapter
TP-LINK Cardbus Wireless Adapter
TP-LINK Mini PCI Wireless Adapter
TP-LINK Wireless Adapter
Manufacturers
Supported Operating Systems
Windows XP, Windows 2000, Windows ME, Windows 98
File Name
Versions
4.1.2.56 (2005-05-05) via .inf
4.1.2.71 (2005-05-25) via .inf
Additional Notes
TL-WN551G
54M Wireless PCI Adapter with eXtended RangeTM
Uploaded By
Alagappan (DG Staff Member) on 10-Dec-2005
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Device Hardware IDs
PCI\VEN_168C&DEV_0012&SUBSYS_1021168C
PCI\VEN_168C&DEV_0012&SUBSYS_1022168C
PCI\VEN_168C&DEV_0012&SUBSYS_2021168C
PCI\VEN_168C&DEV_0012&SUBSYS_2022168C
PCI\VEN_168C&DEV_0012&SUBSYS_7005144F
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_1051168C
PCI\VEN_168C&DEV_0013&SUBSYS_1051168C&REV_01
Compatible IDs
Related Driver Updates
Driver Contents File List
The following files are found inside the driver download file.
| Name | Size | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Win2000_XP/Driver Files/ar5211.sys | 463.2 KB | 25 Jun 2005 |
| Win2000_XP/Driver Files/net5211.cat | 26 bytes | 4 May 2005 |
| Win2000_XP/Driver Files/net5211.inf | 39.3 KB | 13 Jul 2005 |
| Win2000_XP/Setup.exe | 5.6 MB | 13 Jul 2005 |
| Win98_ME/Driver Files/ar52119x.sys | 466.0 KB | 24 May 2005 |
| Win98_ME/Driver Files/net5211.cat | 26 bytes | 24 May 2005 |
| Win98_ME/Driver Files/net5211.inf | 39.4 KB | 7 Jul 2005 |
| Win98_ME/Setup.exe | 5.8 MB | 7 Jul 2005 |
How to Update TL-WN551G Device Drivers Quickly & Easily
Step 1 - Download Your Driver
To get the TL-WN551G 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-WN551G 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
Once you have downloaded your new driver, you'll need to install it. In Windows, use a built-in utility called Device Manager, which allows you to see all of the devices recognized by your system, and the drivers associated with them.
How to Open Device Manager
In Windows 11, Windows 10 & Windows 8.1, right-click the Start menu and select Device Manager
In Windows 8, swipe up from the bottom, or right-click anywhere on the desktop and choose "All Apps" -> swipe or scroll right and choose "Control Panel" (under Windows System section) -> Hardware and Sound -> Device Manager
In Windows 7, click Start -> Control Panel -> Hardware and Sound -> Device Manager
In Windows Vista, click Start -> Control Panel -> System and Maintenance -> Device Manager
In Windows XP, click Start -> Control Panel -> Performance and Maintenance -> System -> Hardware tab -> Device Manager button
How to Install a driver from Device Manager
Locate the device and model that is having the issue and double-click on it to open the Properties dialog box.
Select the Driver tab.
Click the Update Driver button and follow the instructions.
In most cases, you will need to reboot your computer in order for the driver update to take effect.
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.