Broadcom Broadcom NetXtreme Gigabit Ethernet how to download and install the driver

Broadcom NetXtreme Gigabit Ethernet is a Network Adapters hardware device. This Windows driver was developed by Broadcom. In order to make sure you are downloading the exact right driver the hardware id is PCI/VEN_14e4&DEV_1678.

1. Broadcom Broadcom NetXtreme Gigabit Ethernet - install the driver manually

1. Download the setup file for Broadcom Broadcom NetXtreme Gigabit Ethernet driver from the location below. This download link is for the driver version 17.2.0.0 dated 2015-04-10.
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3. Run the driver setup file from a Windows account with the highest privileges (rights). If your UAC (User Access Control) is running then you will have to confirm the installation of the driver and run the setup with administrative rights.
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5. Follow the driver setup wizard, which should be quite straightforward. The driver setup wizard will scan your PC for compatible devices and will install the driver.
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7. Restart your computer and enjoy the fresh driver, it is as simple as that.
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This driver is not digitally signed.

Driver rating 3.9 stars out of 48886 votes.

2. The easy way: using DriverMax to install Broadcom Broadcom NetXtreme Gigabit Ethernet driver

The most important advantage of using DriverMax is that it will setup the driver for you in the easiest possible way and it will keep each driver up to date, not just this one. How can you install a driver using DriverMax? Let's take a look!

1. Start DriverMax and press on the yellow button that says ~SCAN FOR DRIVER UPDATES NOW~. Wait for DriverMax to analyze each driver on your computer.
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3. Take a look at the list of available driver updates. Scroll the list down until you locate the Broadcom Broadcom NetXtreme Gigabit Ethernet driver. Click the Update button.
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5. That's it, you installed your first driver!
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