Realtek USB GBE Ethernet Controller Driver

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This package contains the Realtek USB GBE Ethernet Controller driver for Dell TB16, WD15, DS1000, TB18DC, WD19, WD22TB4, HD22Q series, WD25, and SD25 docks. The Ethernet network driver helps the system to connect to a wired Internet connection.
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Fixes & Enhancements

- Fixed the issue where there is no Internet when the system resumes from Hibernate mode. This issue occurs when the system is connected to the Dell WD19, WD19S, WD19DC, WD19DCS, WD19TB, WD19TBS, or HD22Q dock.
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Version

1156.17.20.1030, A31

Release date

24 Mar 2025

Download Type

Driver

Category

Docks/Stands

Importance

Critical
Dell Technologies highly recommends applying this important update as soon as possible. The update contains critical bug fixes and changes to improve functionality, reliability, and stability of your Dell system. It may also include security fixes and other feature enhancements.
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File Format: Update Package for MS Windows 64-Bit.
File Name: Realtek-USB-GBE-Ethernet-Controller-Driver_4JK0H_WIN64_1156.17.20.1030_A31_02.EXE
File Size: 15.74 MB
This is a large file. Depending on your connection speed, it may take some time to download.
Format Description:
Dell Update Packages in native Microsoft Windows 64-bit format do not require that Microsoft WOW64 be installed on the Microsoft Windows Server.
To ensure the integrity of your download, please verify the checksum value.
MD5:
87066fd2437f6d297127ce7f7c4efed1
SHA1:
59f44feb4645b7eaf5a6af5a632a59901f6f1176
SHA-256:
366abb92af388f8402280cefa8c06c76d81844adda7a44045cf9c602de68b21f

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After you update the package, the driver version that is displayed in Device Manager for each operating system is as follows:
Windows 10 - 10.63.20.1029
Windows 11 - 1156.17.20.1030 and 1153.17.20.1030
Windows 10 IoT Enterprise LTSC 2019
Windows 10 IoT Enterprise LTSC 2021
Windows 11 IoT Enterprise LTSC 2024
Windows 10 CMIT Government Edition
Windows 11 SE - Standard
Windows 11
Windows 10, 64-bit
Windows 10S 64-bit
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Realtek USB Ethernet Controller
Dell Update Package Instructions

Download
1. Click Download 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.

For Thin Client systems

Note: If the driver size is more than 900 MB, ensure to increase the RAM Disk Size to 1000 MB before installing the driver. If RAM Disk is not available, follow the below steps.

1. Log in to the Administrator account on the Thin Client.
2. Disable the Write Filter (WF) by double-clicking the WF Disable icon on the desktop.
The system auto reboots.
3. Log in to the Administrator account on the Thin Client.
4. Click Download File.
5. Double-click the EXE/MSI file and follow the on-screen instructions.
6. Enable the Write Filter by double-clicking WF Enable icon on the desktop.
The system auto reboots.

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