Realtek Semiconductor Corp. Realtek RTL8168D P /8111D P PCI-E Gigabit Ethernet NIC - two ways of downloading and installing the driver

Realtek RTL8168D P /8111D P PCI-E Gigabit Ethernet NIC is a Network Adapters device. This Windows driver was developed by Realtek Semiconductor Corp.. In order to make sure you are downloading the exact right driver the hardware id is PCI/VEN_10EC&DEV_8168&SUBSYS_7001103C.

1. Realtek Semiconductor Corp. Realtek RTL8168D P /8111D P PCI-E Gigabit Ethernet NIC driver - how to install it manually

1. Download the setup file for Realtek Semiconductor Corp. Realtek RTL8168D P /8111D P PCI-E Gigabit Ethernet NIC driver from the link below. This is the download link for the driver version 5.714.0122.2009 dated 2009-01-22.
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3. Start the driver setup file from a Windows account with administrative rights. If your UAC (User Access Control) 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 setup wizard, which should be pretty straightforward. The driver setup wizard will scan your PC for compatible devices and will install the driver.
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7. Shutdown and restart your computer and enjoy the fresh driver, as you can see it was quite smple.
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This driver is digitally signed by the manufacturer.
Size of this driver: 158581 bytes (154.86 KB)
This driver was rated with an average of 4 stars by 23018 users.
This driver is compatible with the following versions of Windows:

• This driver works on Windows Server 2003 32 bits
• This driver works on Windows XP 32 bits
• This driver works on Windows Vista 32 bits
• This driver works on Windows 7 32 bits
• This driver works on Windows 8 32 bits
• This driver works on Windows 8.1 32 bits
• This driver works on Windows 10 32 bits
• This driver works on Windows 11 32 bits

2. Using DriverMax to install Realtek Semiconductor Corp. Realtek RTL8168D P /8111D P PCI-E Gigabit Ethernet NIC driver

The most important advantage of using DriverMax is that it will setup the driver for you in just a few seconds and it will keep each driver up to date, not just this one. How easy can you install a driver with DriverMax? Let's follow a few steps!

1. Open DriverMax and push 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 driver updates. Search the list until you locate the Realtek Semiconductor Corp. Realtek RTL8168D P /8111D P PCI-E Gigabit Ethernet NIC driver. Click on Update.
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5. That's all, the driver is now installed!
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