Realtek RTL8111/8168/8411 Ethernet Controller - r8168 driver install, r8169 driver doesn't work Posting for others searching for this problem. I recently installed Debian Buster on a new setup with an MCI motherboard, which has an onboard Realtek RTL8111/8168/8411 Ethernet Controller (use 'lspci' to check that the controller is recognized).
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This download provides Realtek RTL8168/8111 PCI-E Gigabit Ethernet NIC driver and is supported on Gigabyte To Be Filled By O.E.M. That is designed to run on Windows Operating System Only. This package supports the following driver models:Realtek RTL8169/8110 Family PCI Gigabit Ethernet NIC (NDIS 6.0) Realtek RTL8168/8111 Family PCI-E Gigabit.
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As you have mentioned that you are unable to use internet as you are facing issue with the Network adapter. You could face this issue due to old or corrupt Network Driver. The issue could if there is some settings get corrupted.
Run the Network Adapter Troubleshooter
The Network Adapter troubleshooter is an automated tool which will check the adapter in the computer for any known issues and provides the details and on how to fix them. Follow these steps and run the troubleshooter.
- Press “Windows Logo” + “W” keys from the keyboard.
- Type “Troubleshooting” in the search bar and press “Enter”.
- In the “Troubleshooting” window, click on “View All” on the left pane.
- Click on “Network Adapter”.
- Click on “Advanced” and then click on “Run as Administrator”.
- Click “Next” and follow the on-screen instructions to complete the troubleshooting process.
Please check the troubleshooting report and let’s know the details. You may also try the suggestions given by the troubleshooter and check if that helps.
The issue could also be related to the Network Adapter drivers and other updates. I want to inform you that updates will be released by Microsoft. So, I would suggest you to keep checking your Windows updates not only important one but optional too. If any available try to install them and see if it helps you to fix the issue.
First try to install all of the Windows updates available and if issue persists, try to update the Network Adapter drivers by following the steps provided in the article mentioned below.
If issue still persists, then install the drivers in compatibility mode and check if that works.
Make older programs compatible with this version of Windows
http://windows.microsoft.com/en-in/windows-8/older-programs-compatible-version-windows
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For more information and suggestions regarding the Network and Network Adapter issues, you may also refer to these articles:
Realtek 8168 8111 Driver Download
Note: These articles are for Windows 8/8.1 but steps hold good for Windows 10
Realtek Rtl8168 Drivers Windows 10
Hope this would help. If issue still persists post back with current status of your computer and result of the proposed suggestion, we will be happy to assist you.