Intel Intel R Ethernet Connection I218-V how to download and install the driver

Intel R Ethernet Connection I218-V is a Network Adapters device. This Windows driver was developed by Intel. In order to make sure you are downloading the exact right driver the hardware id is PCI/VEN_8086&DEV_1559.

1. Manually install Intel Intel R Ethernet Connection I218-V driver

1. Download the driver setup file for Intel Intel R Ethernet Connection I218-V driver from the link below. This is the download link for the driver version 12.11.77.0 dated 2014-02-11.
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3. Run the driver installation file from a Windows account with the highest privileges (rights). If your User Access Control (UAC) is started then you will have to accept of the driver and run the setup with administrative rights.
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5. Go through the driver installation wizard, which should be quite straightforward. The driver installation wizard will scan your PC for compatible devices and will install the driver.
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7. Restart your PC and enjoy the fresh driver, it is as simple as that.
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This driver is not digitally signed.

Driver rating 3.1 stars out of 88419 votes.

2. Installing the Intel Intel R Ethernet Connection I218-V driver using DriverMax: the easy way

The 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. How can you install a driver with DriverMax? Let's take a look!

1. Open DriverMax and click on the yellow button that says ~SCAN FOR DRIVER UPDATES NOW~. Wait for DriverMax to scan and analyze each driver on your PC.
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3. Take a look at the list of detected driver updates. Scroll the list down until you find the Intel Intel R Ethernet Connection I218-V driver. Click on Update.
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5. Enjoy using the updated driver! :)
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