Realtek Ethernet Controller Driver

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This package contains the Realtek Ethernet Controller driver. The Ethernet network driver helps the system to connect to a wired Internet connection.
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Version

2.1.2013.528, A00

Release date

04 Sep 2013

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.
Available formats
File Format: Update Package for MS Windows 32-Bit
File Name: Vostro-5470_Network_Driver_FGD4X_WN_8.015.0410.2013_A00.EXE
File Size: 13.25 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.
To ensure the integrity of your download, please verify the checksum value.
MD5:
565c893674323b8623e83cf4ba42d3ff
SHA1:
708d3e1354d0b81fd980410dbb8d3f475166ff10
SHA-256:
190171700498d214fa96cc3137975b2bdf3904e36a9dc93d44e10bb041dac18c
File Format: ZipPack External
File Name: LOM_Realtek_W78_A00_Setup-FGD4X_ZPE.exe
File Size: 6.99 MB
This is a large file. Depending on your connection speed, it may take some time to download.
Format Description:
This file contains a compressed (or zipped) set of files. Download the file to a folder on your hard drive, and then run (double-click) it to unzip the set of files. Follow the instructions to complete the installation.
To ensure the integrity of your download, please verify the checksum value.
MD5:
df8fb91b3486dc0918a6d639de4f423d
SHA1:
d0dd89b2242d218fa9cfd7cb3ada44faaf0512c5
SHA-256:
3906f2de20c1b4f3fbeacdb4bcfb8e4db136087a51efa3fc89a71440d52d3971

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Realtek 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.

Hard Drive Installation (using WinZip) with Setup.exe File

Download
1. Click Download File, to download the file.
2. When the File Download window is displayed, click Save or Save this program to disk and click OK. The Save In: window is displayed.
3. From the Save In: field, click the down arrow then click to select Desktop and click Save. The file downloads to your desktop.
4. If the Download Complete window is displayed, click Close. The file icon is displayed on your desktop.

Installation
1. Double-click the new icon on the desktop.
2. The Self-Extracting window is displayed and prompts you to extract to C:\DELL\DRIVERS\FGD4X (where FGD4X is the file name for download). Write down this path so the executable (i.e.Setup.exe) file can be found later.
3. The Self-Extractor window is displayed.
4. Click OK.
5. After completing the file extraction, if the Self-Extractor window is still open, close it.
6. Click Start button and then click Run.
7. Type C:\DELL\DRIVERS\FGD4X (where FGD4X is the name of the file) in the Open textbox and then click OK.
Follow the on-screen installation instructions.

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