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How to Install Intel Ethernet Drivers on Windows® 10?

Content Type: Install & Setup | Article ID: 000059092 | Last Reviewed: 05/08/2023

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Windows® 10 family

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Can not find the steps to install drivers on Intel ethernet controllers.

Steps to install drivers:

Confirm the ethernet product model.
Check if it uses inbox drivers or regular driver by going to Supported Operating Systems for Intel® Ethernet Controllers (LOM).
If it uses inbox drivers the operating system will install them itself but if it support regular drivers follow the steps below.
Go to Download Center
On search bar type the product model.
Look for Intel® Network Adapter Driver for Windows® 10.
Download Wired_driver_26.2_x64.zip or Wired_driver_26.2_32.zip depending on OS (Operating System) architecture 32 or 64 bits.
Extract the files and and run application/.exe file (Wired_driver_26.2_x64 or x32) depending on OS architecture.
After running the .exe file follow the wizard installation and it will be completed.
In order to assure a successfully driver installation, run Intel® System Support Utility for Windows* and check networking information; the driver will be shown under the ethernet device.
Note
Installation of Intel® PROSet is optional.
If you would like to install Intel® PROSet make sure to install the drivers first then you can Install Intel® PROSet.

This article applies to 7 products.

Intel® 82579LM Gigabit Ethernet PHY Intel® Ethernet Connection I219 Series Intel® 82579 Gigabit Ethernet Controller Intel® Ethernet Controller I225 Series Gigabit Ethernet Controllers (up to 2.5GbE) Intel® 82579V Gigabit Ethernet PHY Intel® Ethernet Controller I226 Series

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