Realtek PCIe Ethernet Controller Driver

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This package contains the Realtek PCIe Ethernet Controller driver. The Ethernet network driver helps the system to connect to a wired Internet connection.
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Fixes & Enhancements

- Improved the stability of the system.
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Version

1168.26.710.2025, A02

Release date

19 Jan 2026

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 64-Bit.
File Name: Realtek-PCIe-Ethernet-Controller-Driver_GTT2C_WIN64_1168.26.710.2025_A02.EXE
File Size: 10.45 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:
98cbd45134186e644fff2d579bed34c3
SHA1:
d7806812d3745d13e943f98061c0ff24ca755464
SHA-256:
ed79aafd85a3983422c6b556444571d4d87c759e79e62acae7f22e6305817818

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- After you install the package, the Realtek LAN driver version that is displayed in Device Manager for each operating system is listed below:
Windows 7 - 7.142.0811.2021
Windows 8.1 - 8.088.0811.2021
Windows 10 - 10.076.50.2025
PCIe 1 GbE Family Controller:
Windows 11 - 1168.025.50.2025
PCIe 2.5 GbE Family Controller:
Windows 11 - 1168.025.50.2025
PCIe 5 GbE Family Controller:
Windows 11 - 1168.025.50.2025
- LAN drivers take no more than 3 minutes to be installed on your system. You can install the updates in the background while using the system.
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Windows 10 IoT Enterprise LTSC 2021
Windows 11 IoT Enterprise LTSC 2024
Windows 11 S-Mode
Windows 11 SE - Standard
Windows 11
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Windows 10S 64-bit
Realtek LOM
Realtek PCIe Ethernet Controller Driver
Dell Update Package Instructions

Note: Your system requires a restart after installing the driver. The restart can be deferred but must be completed to ensure that the update is installed.

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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