How to determine the network card drivers

To search for the drivers for your network card , you can use a variety of methods. First try to find the files you need by visiting the official website of the manufacturer of the equipment. If you are configuring a mobile computer, it makes sense to visit the website of the developers of this device.

Download found files. Using the program WinZip or equivalent to unzip them from the archive. Now press "start" and right click the mouse on "My computer". Go to properties PC.

Click "device Manager" and locate your network adapter. Go to properties of this device. Select "Drivers" and click "Update". In the next dialog box menu, select "install from a list or specific location".

Now specify the folder on the hard drive where the unzipped drivers are located. Wait until the automatic selection of the required files and their installation.

The main problem is that it is not always possible to connect to the Internet without using a network card. In such situations, it is recommended to use additional utilities such as Sam Drivers.

Run the file dia-drv.exe folder Sam Drivers. Wait until the program will scan the connected device. After the tool loads, select the checkboxes of the items pertain to network devices, such as LAN Atheros LAN and Others.

Click the "Install selected" and in the drop-down menu, select the option "standard installation". Confirm the installation of untested drivers. Restart the computer after performing the described operations.

Open device Manager and verify that the network card is working properly. If the program is not picked up automatically the drivers, use the method described in the third and fourth steps. In this case, specify the folder in which you installed the program Sam Drivers.