The RTL8168B 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 "ndis5x-pcie_658_.zip" is rated (5 out of 5 stars) based on 352 downloads and 5 reviews. Visitors have successfully installed this driver on PCs running Windows XP. The total disk space used for this update is 154.9 KB.
RTL8168B
Realtek RTL8139/810X Family Fast Ethernet NIC
Realtek RTL8168/8111 PCI-E Gigabit Ethernet NIC
Windows XP, Windows XP (64 bit)
ndis5x-pcie_658_.zip (154.9 KB)
658 (1-Sep-2006)
5.658.0814.2006 (2006-08-14) via .inf
RTL8168B
10/100/1000M Gigabit Ethernet
WinXP 64 and WinXP Driver
Kesavan (DG Staff Member) on 6-Dec-2006
PCI\VEN_10EC&DEV_8136&SUBSYS_00018086&REV_02
PCI\VEN_10EC&DEV_8136&SUBSYS_01101462&REV_02
PCI\VEN_10EC&DEV_8136&SUBSYS_02551025&REV_02
PCI\VEN_10EC&DEV_8136&SUBSYS_02CF1028&REV_02
PCI\VEN_10EC&DEV_8167&SUBSYS_E0001458&REV_10
PCI\VEN_10EC&DEV_8168&SUBSYS_00031B0A&REV_02
PCI\VEN_10EC&DEV_8168&SUBSYS_002014C0&REV_01
PCI\VEN_10EC&DEV_8168&SUBSYS_005014C0&REV_06
To get the RTL8168B driver, click the green download button above. After you complete your download, move on to Step 2.
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Tech Tip: If you are having trouble deciding which is the right driver, try the RealTek 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 RealTek website. Most major device manufacturers update their drivers regularly.
To install your new driver on Windows:
Right-click the Start button.
Click "Device Manager"
Find your device in the list.
Right-click the device and select "Update driver"
Follow the steps on screen.
Restart your computer when done.
This keeps your computer working at its best.
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The following files are found inside the driver download file.
| Name | Size | Date |
|---|---|---|
| RELEASE.TXT | 21.7 KB | 14 Aug 2006 |
| SID#1205116/Netrtle.inf | 35.8 KB | 14 Aug 2006 |
| SID#1205116/Rtenic.sys | 82.8 KB | 14 Aug 2006 |
| SID#1205116/Rtenic64.sys | 121.9 KB | 14 Aug 2006 |
| SID#1205116/Rtenicxp.sys | 83.2 KB | 14 Aug 2006 |
| SID#1205116/netrtle.cat | 18.7 KB | 18 Aug 2006 |