Realtek RTL8139/810X Family PCI Fast Ethernet NIC Driver Download
The RTL8139/810X Family PCI Fast Ethernet NIC is a network device manufactured by RealTek. 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 "rtlsetup120397.zip" is rated (5 out of 5 stars) based on 98,995 downloads and 293 reviews. Our users report success installing this driver update on PCs running Windows 7 and Windows XP. The total disk space used for this update is 950.2 KB.
Supported Models
RTL8139/810x (a,b,c,d)
Realtek RTL8139/810X Family PCI Fast Ethernet NIC
Manufacturers
Supported Operating Systems
Windows XP
File Name
Versions
5.397.0823.2001 (2001-08-23) via .inf
Additional Notes
Works with WinMe, Win2000, WinXP
Uploaded By
Dark Lord Azagthoth (DG Member) on 10-Jul-2002
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How to Update Realtek RTL8139/810X Family PCI Fast Ethernet NIC Device Drivers
Step 1 - Download Your Driver
To get the Realtek RTL8139/810X Family PCI Fast Ethernet NIC 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 Realtek RTL8139/810X Family PCI Fast Ethernet NIC into the search box above and then submit. In the results, choose the best match for your PC and operating system.
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To find the newest driver, you may need to visit the RealTek website. Most major device manufacturers update their drivers regularly.
Step 2 - Install Your Driver
Installing your newly downloaded driver is a straightforward process. Windows provides a dedicated tool called Device Manager for this purpose. Follow these steps to update your driver:
Access the Quick Access menu by right-clicking the Start button.
From the menu options, choose "Device Manager".
Within Device Manager, identify the device requiring the driver update.
Open the context menu for the device by right-clicking its name.
Select "Update driver" and proceed through the guided installation.
To complete the process, reboot your computer. This ensures the new driver is fully integrated into your system.
Regular driver updates contribute to optimal system performance and hardware compatibility.
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Driver Contents File List
The following files are found inside the driver download file.
| Name | Size | Date |
|---|---|---|
| layout.bin | 417 bytes | 26 Jun 2002 |
| Setup.ini | 130 bytes | 26 Jun 2002 |
| WIN2000/RTL8139.SYS | 25.4 KB | 26 Jun 2002 |
| WIN2000/NETRTS5.INF | 12.7 KB | 26 Jun 2002 |
| WIN2000/NETRTSN.CAT | 7.3 KB | 26 Jun 2002 |
| Setup.exe | 56.3 KB | 26 Jun 2002 |
| ikernel.ex_ | 344.9 KB | 26 Jun 2002 |
| WINME/NETRTS5.CAT | 8.0 KB | 26 Jun 2002 |
| WINME/RTL8139.SYS | 25.4 KB | 26 Jun 2002 |
| WINME/NETRTS5.INF | 12.7 KB | 26 Jun 2002 |
| SETUP.TXT | 2.5 KB | 26 Jun 2002 |
| WINXP/RTL8139.SYS | 25.4 KB | 26 Jun 2002 |
| WINXP/NETRTS5.INF | 12.7 KB | 26 Jun 2002 |
| WINXP/NETRTSN.CAT | 7.3 KB | 26 Jun 2002 |
| data1.cab | 466.8 KB | 26 Jun 2002 |
| data2.cab | 26.6 KB | 26 Jun 2002 |