Qualcomm Atheros AR8171/8175 PCIe Gigabit Ethernet Controller Driver

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This package contains the driver for the Qualcomm Atheros AR8171 and 8175 PCIe Gigabit Ethernet Controller. The Ethernet network driver helps the system to connect to a wired Internet connection.
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Fixes & Enhancements

- Supports Dell XPS 8920.
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Version

1.0.0.34, A01

Release date

24 Jan 2017

Download Type

Driver

Category

Network, Ethernet & Wireless

Importance

Recommended
Dell Technologies recommends applying this update during your next scheduled update cycle. The update contains changes to maintain overall system health. It ensures that the system software remains current and compatible with other system modules (firmware, BIOS, drivers, and software) and may include other new features.
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File Format: Update Package for MS Windows 32-Bit
File Name: XPS-8920_Network_Driver_GPCG3_WN32_1.0.0.34_A01.EXE
File Size: 66.88 MB
This is a large file. Depending on your connection speed, it may take some time to download.
Format Description:
Dell Update Packages (DUP) in Microsoft Windows 32bit format have been designed to run on Microsoft Windows 64bit Operating Systems. Dell Update Packages (DUP) in Microsoft Windows 64bit format will only run on Microsoft Windows 64bit Operating Systems. When selecting a device driver update be sure to select the one that is appropriate for your operating system.
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MD5:
bdb2ca040fea521b44eeb38cc6181283
SHA1:
47ac82d1a33d9fd4defbf749c061f93efc259306
SHA-256:
5f5b7ca4363bbe47d9203b1f5d417650340529d6239eadaea220ca192d9c190c

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After you update the package, the detailed driver version that is displayed in Device Manager for each operating system is as follows:
Windows 10: 2.1.0.26
Windows 8.1: 2.1.0.21
Windows 7: 2.1.0.25
Windows 7, 64-bit
Windows 8.1, 64-bit
Windows 10, 64-bit
Qualcomm Atheros AR8171/8175 PCI-E Gigabit Ethernet Controller
Dell Update Package Instructions

Download
1. Click Download File to download the file.
2. When the File Download window is displayed, click Save to save the file to your hard drive.

Installation
1. Browse to the location where you downloaded the file and double-click the new file.
2. Read the information in the dialog window.
3. Download and install any prerequisites that are identified in the dialog window before proceeding.
4. Click the Install button.
5. Follow the remaining prompts to perform the update.

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