Realtek RTL8111/8168/8411 PCI Express Gigabit Ethernet Controller driver
Hardware ID PCI\VEN_10EC&DEV_8168
This chip belongs to the Realtek PCIe GbE / 2.5GbE family. The family page has the latest drivers and notes on common problems.
- Vendor
- Realtek Semiconductor Co., Ltd. (VEN 10EC)
- Device
- RTL8111/8168/8411 PCI Express Gigabit Ethernet Controller (DEV 8168)
- Bus
- PCI / PCI Express
- Drivers
- 179
- Windows
- Windows XPWindows VistaWindows 7Windows 8Windows 8.1Windows 10Windows 11
Recommended driver
All drivers for VEN_10EC&DEV_8168
| Driver | Version | Date | Windows | Bits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Realtek PCIe GbE Family Controller Driver | 10.079.50.1003 | Oct 3, 2025 | Windows 10, 11 | 32-bit & 64-bit |
| Realtek PCI RTL-81xx LAN Drivers | 1168.015.0717.2023, 10.068.0815.2023 | Aug 15, 2023 | Windows 10, 11 | 32-bit & 64-bit |
| Realtek PCI RTL-81xx LAN Driver | 10.063.1014.2022, 1168.010.0720.2022 | Oct 14, 2022 | Windows 10, 11 | 32-bit & 64-bit |
| Realtek PCI RTL-81xx LAN Drivers | Build 18.07.2022 | Jul 18, 2022 | Windows XP–11 | 32-bit & 64-bit |
| Realtek PCI RTL-81xx & RTL-84xx LAN Drivers | 1166.002.0909.2021 | Sep 9, 2021 | Windows 11 | 64-bit |
| Realtek PCI RTL-81xx LAN Drivers | 1125.001.0714.2021 | Aug 29, 2021 | Windows 11 | 64-bit |
| Realtek PCI RTL-81xx LAN Drivers | 10.050.0511.2021 | May 11, 2021 | Windows 10 | 32-bit & 64-bit |
| Realtek PCI RTL-81xx LAN Drivers | 10.45.20.0308, 8.084.0121.2021, 7.138.0121.2021 | Mar 7, 2021 | Windows 7–10 | 32-bit & 64-bit |
| Realtek PCIe Ethernet Controller Drivers | 10.046.1231.2020 | Dec 31, 2020 | Windows 10 | 32-bit & 64-bit |
| Realtek PCI RTL-81xx LAN Drivers | 10.045.0928.2020 | Sep 28, 2020 | Windows 10 | 32-bit & 64-bit |
| Realtek PCI RTL-81xx LAN Drivers | 10.043.0723.2020, 8.080.0723.2020, 7.134.0723.2020 | Jul 23, 2020 | Windows XP–10 | 32-bit & 64-bit |
| Realtek RTL-81xx / RTL-84xx PCI LAN Drivers | 10.039.0212.2020, 8.076.0212.2020, 7.130.0212.2020, 5.836.0125.2018 | Apr 1, 2020 | Windows XP–10 | 32-bit & 64-bit |
| Realtek Ethernet Controller Drivers | 10.025.0119.2018, 8.062.0119.2018, 7.116.0119.2018 | Jan 19, 2018 | Windows XP–10 | 32-bit & 64-bit |
| Realtek PCIe GBE Family Controller | 10.024.1208.2017 | Dec 8, 2017 | Windows XP–10 | 32-bit & 64-bit |
| TP-LINK TG-3468 Gigabit PCI-E Network Adapter Driver | 7.006.0820.2009, 7.050.1123.2011, 8.010.1226.2012, 10.023.1003.2017 | Oct 3, 2017 | Windows XP–10 | 32-bit & 64-bit |
| Realtek Ethernet Controller Driver | 7.109.0627.2017 | Jun 27, 2017 | Windows 7 | 32-bit & 64-bit |
| Realtek PCIe GBE Family Controller | 8.049 | Dec 27, 2016 | Windows 8, 8.1 | 32-bit & 64-bit |
| Realtek PCIe GBE Family Controller | 7.103 | Dec 27, 2016 | Windows 7 | 32-bit & 64-bit |
| Realtek PCIe GBE Family Controller | 10.012 | Oct 7, 2016 | Windows 10 | 32-bit & 64-bit |
| D-link DGE-528T / Realtek PCIe GBE Family Controller | 8.047.0714.2016 | Jul 14, 2016 | Windows 8, 8.1 | 32-bit & 64-bit |
| Realtek PCIe GBE Family Controller | 5.832 | Jun 20, 2016 | Windows XP | 32-bit & 64-bit |
| D-Link DGE-560T Cx/B1 Ethernet Adapter | 10.008 | May 20, 2016 | Windows 7–10 | 32-bit & 64-bit |
| Realtek PCIe FE Family Controller | 10.007 | Jan 7, 2016 | Windows 10 | 32-bit & 64-bit |
| Realtek PCIe GBE Family Controller | 8.043 | Dec 25, 2015 | Windows 8, 8.1 | 32-bit & 64-bit |
| Realtek PCIe GBE Family Controller | 8.041 | Dec 23, 2015 | Linux | 32-bit |
| Realtek PCIe GBE Family Controller | 106.13 | Dec 23, 2015 | Windows Vista | 32-bit & 64-bit |
| Realtek PCIe GBE Family Controller | 10.006 | Dec 23, 2015 | Windows 10 | 32-bit & 64-bit |
| Realtek PCIe GBE Family Controller | 7.097 | Oct 1, 2015 | Windows 7 | 32-bit & 64-bit |
| Realtek Family Gigabit Ethernet NIC | 10.003 | Aug 20, 2015 | Windows 10 | 32-bit & 64-bit |
| Realtek PCI GBE Family Controller | 8.002 | Jun 12, 2012 | Windows 8 | 32-bit & 64-bit |
| Realtek RTL8169/8110 Family Gigabit Ethernet NIC | 7.061 | Jun 12, 2012 | Windows 7 | 32-bit & 64-bit |
| Realtek Family Gigabit Ethernet NIC | 6.251 | May 23, 2012 | Windows Vista | 32-bit & 64-bit |
| Realtek PCIe FE Family Controller | 5.792 | Dec 8, 2011 | Windows XP | 32-bit & 64-bit |
Lenovo packages for this device
Packages published by computer makers for their own models. They contain the same chip drivers, configured for those computers.
| Driver | Version | Date | Windows | Bits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Realtek LAN Adapter Software (Lenovo) | 1168.30.50.508, 1166.30.50.508 | Sep 15, 2026 | Windows 11 | 64-bit |
| Dash Realtek Ethernet Driver (Lenovo) | 10.079.50.1003 | Aug 3, 2026 | Windows 11 | 64-bit |
| Dash Realtek Ethernet Driver (Lenovo) | 10.079.50.1003 | Jul 29, 2026 | Windows 11 | 64-bit |
| Realtek LAN Adapter Software (Lenovo) | 1166.28.50.1224 | Jul 13, 2026 | Windows 11 | 64-bit |
| Realtek LAN Adapter Software (Lenovo) | 1166.27.50.919 | May 22, 2026 | Windows 11 | 64-bit |
| Realtek LAN Adapter Software (Lenovo) | 1168.027.50.0919, 1166.027.50.0919 | Apr 23, 2026 | Windows 11 | 64-bit |
| Realtek LAN Adapter Software (Lenovo) | 1168.027.50.0919, 1166.027.50.0919 | Apr 22, 2026 | Windows 11 | 64-bit |
| Realtek LAN Adapter Software (Lenovo) | 1166.27.50.919 | Apr 15, 2026 | Windows 11 | 64-bit |
| Dash Realtek Ethernet Driver (Lenovo) | 10.079.50.1003 | Mar 13, 2026 | Windows 11 | 64-bit |
| Realtek Ethernet Driver (Lenovo) | 10.079.50.1003 | Mar 12, 2026 | Windows 11 | 64-bit |
| Dash Realtek Ethernet Driver (Lenovo) | 10.079.50.1003 | Mar 11, 2026 | Windows 11 | 64-bit |
| Realtek Lan Driver (Lenovo) | 10.074.1128.2024 | Mar 9, 2026 | Windows 11 | 64-bit |
| Realtek LAN Adapter Software (Lenovo) | 1168.027.50.0919, 1166.027.50.0919 | Feb 25, 2026 | Windows 11 | 64-bit |
| Realtek Ethernet Driver (Lenovo) | 10.079.50.1003 | Feb 10, 2026 | Windows 11 | 64-bit |
| Dash Realtek Ethernet Driver (Lenovo) | 10.079.50.1003 | Feb 6, 2026 | Windows 11 | 64-bit |
| Realtek Ethernet Driver (Lenovo) | 10.079.50.1003 | Feb 4, 2026 | Windows 11 | 64-bit |
| Dash Realtek Ethernet Driver (Lenovo) | 10.079.50.1003 | Feb 4, 2026 | Windows 11 | 64-bit |
| Realtek Ethernet Driver (Lenovo) | 10.079.50.1003 | Feb 3, 2026 | Windows 11 | 64-bit |
| Realtek Ethernet Driver (Lenovo) | 10.079.50.1003 | Jan 29, 2026 | Windows 11 | 64-bit |
| Realtek Ethernet Driver (Lenovo) | 10.079.50.1003 | Jan 29, 2026 | Windows 11 | 64-bit |
| Realtek Ethernet Driver (Lenovo) | 10.079.50.1003 | Jan 28, 2026 | Windows 11 | 64-bit |
| Realtek Ethernet Driver (Lenovo) | 10.079.50.1003 | Jan 26, 2026 | Windows 11 | 64-bit |
| Realtek Ethernet Driver (Lenovo) | 10.079.50.1003 | Jan 21, 2026 | Windows 11 | 64-bit |
| Realtek Ethernet Driver (Lenovo) | 10.079.50.1003 | Jan 19, 2026 | Windows 11 | 64-bit |
| Realtek LAN Driver (Lenovo) | 10.076.50.2025 | Jan 12, 2026 | Windows 11 | 64-bit |
| Realtek Lan Driver (Lenovo) | 10.076.50.2025 | Jan 5, 2026 | Windows 11 | 64-bit |
| Realtek Lan Driver (Lenovo) | 10.076.50.2025 | Dec 29, 2025 | Windows 11 | 64-bit |
| Realtek LAN Driver (Lenovo) | 10.74.1128.2024 | Dec 26, 2025 | Windows 11 | 64-bit |
| Realtek Ethernet Driver (Lenovo) | 10.079.50.1003 | Dec 8, 2025 | Windows 11 | 64-bit |
| Realtek Ethernet Driver (Lenovo) | 10.079.50.1003 | Dec 8, 2025 | Windows 11 | 64-bit |
…and 67 older packages.
Dell packages for this device
| Driver | Version | Date | Windows | Bits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Realtek PCIe Ethernet Controller Driver (Dell) | 1168.28.1224.2025 | Mar 26, 2026 | Windows 11 | 64-bit |
| Realtek PCIe Ethernet Controller Driver (Dell) | 1168.28.1224.2025 | Mar 13, 2026 | Windows 10, 11 | 64-bit |
| Realtek PCIe Ethernet Controller Driver (Dell) | 1168.28.50.1224 | Mar 12, 2026 | Windows 11 | 64-bit |
| Realtek PCIe Ethernet Controller Driver (Dell) | 1168.27.20.919 | Feb 3, 2026 | Windows 11 | 64-bit |
| Realtek PCIe Ethernet Controller Driver (Dell) | 1168.27.920.2025 | Feb 2, 2026 | Windows 11 | 64-bit |
| Realtek PCIe Ethernet Controller Driver (Dell) | 1168.28.1224.2025 | Jan 28, 2026 | Windows 11 | 64-bit |
| Realtek PCIe Ethernet Controller Driver (Dell) | 1168.27.50.919 | Jan 27, 2026 | Windows 10, 11 | 64-bit |
| Realtek PCIe Ethernet Controller Driver (Dell) | 1168.27.920.2025 | Jan 21, 2026 | Windows 10, 11 | 64-bit |
| Realtek PCIe Ethernet Controller Driver (Dell) | 1168.27.50.919 | Jan 9, 2026 | Windows 10, 11 | 64-bit |
| Realtek PCIe Ethernet Controller Driver (Dell) | 1168.26.710.2025 | Nov 26, 2025 | Windows 10, 11 | 64-bit |
| Realtek PCIe Ethernet Controller Driver (Dell) | 1168.26.50.2025 | Nov 6, 2025 | Windows 10, 11 | 64-bit |
| Realtek PCIe Ethernet Controller Driver (Dell) | 1168.26.710.2025 | Nov 4, 2025 | Windows 10, 11 | 64-bit |
| Realtek PCIe Ethernet Controller Driver (Dell) | 1168.26.50.2025 | Nov 4, 2025 | Windows 10, 11 | 64-bit |
| Realtek PCIe Ethernet Controller Driver (Dell) | 11.27.919.2025 | Oct 17, 2025 | Windows 11 | 64-bit |
| Realtek PCIe Ethernet Controller Driver (Dell) | 11.22.1118.2024 | Sep 15, 2025 | Windows 10, 11 | 64-bit |
| Realtek PCIe Ethernet Controller Driver (Dell) | 1168.27.919.2025 | Sep 1, 2025 | Windows 11 | 64-bit |
| Realtek PCIe Ethernet Controller Driver (Dell) | 3.1.2025.815 | Aug 13, 2025 | Windows 10, 11 | 64-bit |
| Realtek PCIe Ethernet Controller Driver (Dell) | 11.26.710.2025 | Jul 29, 2025 | Windows 10, 11 | 64-bit |
| Realtek PCIe Ethernet Controller Driver (Dell) | 11.25.422.2025 | Jul 29, 2025 | Windows 10, 11 | 64-bit |
| Realtek PCIe Ethernet Controller Driver (Dell) | 11.26.50.2025 | May 14, 2025 | Windows 11 | 64-bit |
| Realtek PCIe Ethernet Controller Driver (Dell) | 11.22.1118.2024 | Apr 2, 2025 | Windows 10, 11 | 64-bit |
| Realtek PCIe Ethernet Controller Driver (Dell) | 11.20.729.2024 | Apr 30, 2024 | Windows 10, 11 | 64-bit |
| Realtek PCIe Ethernet Controller Driver (Dell) | 1168.13.424.2023 | Dec 8, 2022 | Windows 10, 11 | 64-bit |
| Realtek PCIe Ethernet Controller Driver (Dell) | 10.63.1014.2022 | Oct 13, 2022 | Windows 10, 11 | 64-bit |
| Realtek PCIe Ethernet Controller Driver (Dell) | 10.60.615.2022 | Sep 12, 2022 | Windows 10, 11 | 64-bit |
| Realtek PCIe Ethernet Controller Driver (Dell) | 10.57.0330.2022 | Apr 22, 2022 | Windows 10, 11 | 64-bit |
| Realtek PCIe Ethernet Controller Driver (Dell) | 3.0.2022.0401 | Mar 30, 2022 | Windows 10, 11 | 64-bit |
HP packages for this device
| Driver | Version | Date | Windows | Bits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Realtek Ethernet Controller Drivers (HP) | 1166.28.1224.2025 | Jul 13, 2026 | Windows 11 | 64-bit |
| Realtek Ethernet Controller Drivers (HP) | 1166.28.1224.2025 | May 15, 2026 | Windows 11 | 64-bit |
| Realtek Ethernet Controller Drivers (HP) | 1166.27.919.2025 | Dec 5, 2025 | Windows 11 | 64-bit |
| Realtek Ethernet Controller Drivers (HP) | 10.063.1014.2022 | Sep 1, 2025 | Windows 10, 11 | 64-bit |
| Realtek Ethernet Controller Drivers (HP) | 1166.025.50.2025 | Jul 23, 2025 | Windows 11 | 64-bit |
| Realtek Ethernet Controller Drivers (HP) | 1166.22.1119.2024 | Mar 14, 2025 | Windows 11 | 64-bit |
| Realtek Ethernet Controller Drivers (HP) | 1166.15.717.2023 | Feb 26, 2024 | Windows 11 | 64-bit |
| Realtek Ethernet Controller Drivers (HP) | 11.15.717.2023 | Dec 23, 2023 | Windows 11 | 64-bit |
| Realtek Ethernet Controller Drivers (HP) | 10.056.0119.2022 | Sep 23, 2022 | Windows 10 | 64-bit |
| Realtek Ethernet Controller Drivers - DCHU- CMIT- NB (QTA) (HP) | 1166.10.720.2022 | Sep 20, 2022 | Windows 11 | 64-bit |
| Realtek Ethernet Controller Drivers (HP) | 10.060.0615.2022 | Aug 30, 2022 | Windows 10, 11 | 64-bit |
| Realtek Ethernet Controller Drivers - DCHU- CMIT- NB (QTA) (HP) | 10.59.425.2022 | May 15, 2022 | Windows 10, 11 | 64-bit |
| Realtek Ethernet Controller Drivers (HP) | 10.55.1224.2021 | Feb 24, 2022 | Windows 10, 11 | 64-bit |
| Realtek Ethernet Controller Drivers (HP) | 10.55.1224.2021 | Jan 27, 2022 | Windows 10, 11 | 64-bit |
| Realtek Ethernet Controller Drivers (HP) | 10.55.1224.2021 | Jan 19, 2022 | Windows 10, 11 | 64-bit |
| Realtek Ethernet Controller Drivers - DCHU (HP) | 10.054.1111.2021 | Dec 28, 2021 | Windows 10, 11 | 64-bit |
| Realtek Ethernet Controller Drivers (HP) | 10.51.811.2021 | Oct 28, 2021 | Windows 10, 11 | 64-bit |
| Realtek Ethernet Controller Drivers (HP) | 10.051.0811.2021 | Oct 4, 2021 | Windows 10, 11 | 64-bit |
| Realtek Ethernet Controller Drivers (HP) | 10.50.511.2021 | Sep 15, 2021 | Windows 10, 11 | 64-bit |
| Realtek Ethernet Controller Drivers (HP) | 10.47.121.2021 | May 6, 2021 | Windows 10, 11 | 64-bit |
| Realtek Ethernet Controller Drivers (HP) | 10.45.928.2020 | Mar 3, 2021 | Windows 10, 11 | 64-bit |
| Realtek Ethernet Controller Drivers (HP) | 10.35.510.2019 | Nov 23, 2020 | Windows 10, 11 | 64-bit |
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- Select Hardware Ids in the list. If the first line starts with
PCI\VEN_10EC&DEV_8168, the drivers above are for your device.
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Known OEM variants (subsystem IDs)
Laptop and motherboard makers use the same chip with their own subsystem ID. The drivers above apply to all of them; an OEM driver from the laptop maker's site may add vendor-specific features.
| Full hardware ID | Product |
|---|---|
| PCI\VEN_10EC&DEV_8168&SUBSYS_81681019 | RTL8111/8168 PCI Express Gigabit Ethernet controller |
| PCI\VEN_10EC&DEV_8168&SUBSYS_02831028 | Vostro 220 |
| PCI\VEN_10EC&DEV_8168&SUBSYS_04B21028 | Vostro 3350 |
| PCI\VEN_10EC&DEV_8168&SUBSYS_04DA1028 | Vostro 3750 |
| PCI\VEN_10EC&DEV_8168&SUBSYS_1611103C | Pavilion DM1Z-3000 |
| PCI\VEN_10EC&DEV_8168&SUBSYS_1950103C | ProBook 450/455 |
| PCI\VEN_10EC&DEV_8168&SUBSYS_2A6F103C | Asus IPIBL-LB Motherboard |
| PCI\VEN_10EC&DEV_8168&SUBSYS_16D51043 | U6V/U31J laptop |
| PCI\VEN_10EC&DEV_8168&SUBSYS_81AA1043 | P5B |
| PCI\VEN_10EC&DEV_8168&SUBSYS_82C61043 | M3A78 Series Motherboard |
| PCI\VEN_10EC&DEV_8168&SUBSYS_83A31043 | M4A785TD Motherboard |
| PCI\VEN_10EC&DEV_8168&SUBSYS_84321043 | P8P67 and other motherboards |
| PCI\VEN_10EC&DEV_8168&SUBSYS_85051043 | P8 series motherboard |
| PCI\VEN_10EC&DEV_8168&SUBSYS_0D7C105B | D270S/D250S Motherboard |
| PCI\VEN_10EC&DEV_8168&SUBSYS_816810EC | RTL8111/8168 PCI Express Gigabit Ethernet controller |
| PCI\VEN_10EC&DEV_8168&SUBSYS_E0001458 | Motherboard |
| PCI\VEN_10EC&DEV_8168&SUBSYS_238C1462 | Onboard RTL8111b on MSI P965 Platinum Mainboard |
| PCI\VEN_10EC&DEV_8168&SUBSYS_368C1462 | K9AG Neo2 |
| PCI\VEN_10EC&DEV_8168&SUBSYS_41801462 | Wind PC MS-7418 |
| PCI\VEN_10EC&DEV_8168&SUBSYS_75221462 | X58 Pro-E |
| PCI\VEN_10EC&DEV_8168&SUBSYS_11CC1775 | CC11/CL11 |
| PCI\VEN_10EC&DEV_8168&SUBSYS_81681849 | Motherboard (one of many) |
| PCI\VEN_10EC&DEV_8168&SUBSYS_34687470 | TG-3468 Gigabit PCI Express Network Adapter |
| PCI\VEN_10EC&DEV_8168&SUBSYS_D6158086 | Desktop Board D510MO/D525MW |
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