Intel PROSet/Network Adapter Driver 26.7 for Windows 8.1 64-bit

What's New in This Release:

 
- Support for Microsoft Windows Server 2022
- Support for Microsoft Windows Server 2022 QoS offload on Intel Ethernet 800 Series devices

Intel Ethernet 800 Series Fixed Issues:

- Running the command /dxsetup.exe PROSET=0 ANS=0 was resulting in an initialization of a logging subsystem that is no longer used. Subsequently, this resulted in the file rule.txt being created on the system under C:. The issue has been resolved and the rule.txt file is no longer created.

This download is valid for the products listed below:

- Intel 82579LM Gigabit Ethernet PHY
- Intel 82579V Gigabit Ethernet PHY
- Intel Ethernet Connection I217-LM
- Intel Ethernet Connection I218-LM
- Intel Ethernet Connection I218-V
- Intel Ethernet Connection I219-LM
- Intel Ethernet Connection I219-V
- Intel Ethernet Server Adapter I210-T1
- Intel Ethernet Converged Network Adapter X540-T2
- Intel Ethernet Converged Network Adapter X540-T1
- Intel Ethernet Controller X540-AT2
- Intel Ethernet Converged Network Adapter X520-DA1
- Intel Ethernet Converged Network Adapter X550-T1
- Intel Ethernet Controller I350-AM2
- Intel Ethernet Controller I350-BT2
- Intel Ethernet Controller I350-AM4
- Intel Ethernet Connection I217-V
- Intel Ethernet Server Adapter X520-DA1 for Open Compute Project
- Intel Ethernet Server Adapter X520-DA2 for Open Compute Project
- Intel Ethernet Controller X550-AT2
- Intel Ethernet Controller X550-BT2
- Intel Ethernet Server Adapter I350-F2
- Intel Ethernet Server Adapter I350-T4V2
- Intel Ethernet Network Adapter I350-T4 for OCP 3.0
- Intel Ethernet Converged Network Adapter X550-T2
- Intel Ethernet Controller I210-CL
- Intel Ethernet Converged Network Adapter X520-SR2
- Intel Ethernet Converged Network Adapter X520-DA2
- Intel Ethernet Converged Network Adapter X520-LR1
- Intel Ethernet Converged Network Adapter X520-T2
- Intel Ethernet Controller I210-AS
- Intel Ethernet Controller I210-IS
- Intel 82580EB Gigabit Ethernet Controller
- Intel 82599EN 10 Gigabit Ethernet Controller
- Intel Ethernet Controller I210-AT
- Intel Ethernet Server Adapter I350-T2V2
- Intel Ethernet Controller X550-AT
- Intel 82599ES 10 Gigabit Ethernet Controller
- Intel Ethernet Converged Network Adapter X520-QDA1
- Intel Ethernet Server Adapter I350-F4
- Intel Ethernet Controller I210-IT
- Intel 82599EB 10 Gigabit Ethernet Controller
- Intel Ethernet Controller I210-CS
- Intel Ethernet Converged Network Adapter X520-SR1
- Intel Ethernet Server Adapter X520-DA2
- Intel Ethernet Controller I211-AT

About Ethernet Drivers:

Windows platforms generally apply a generic driver that allows motherboards to recognize the Ethernet component.

However, in order to make use of all network card (adapter) features, you must install a proper LAN driver that enables the hardware. This task enables systems to connect to a network, as well as collect all component characteristics such as manufacturer and chipset.

If you intend to update the driver version, know that this process can add support for new OSes, fix different compatibility problems, resolve related errors encountered during the product's lifetime, as well as include various other changes.

When it comes to the actual installation procedure, we should note that most producers try to make it as easy as possible, so following the steps should be a breeze: just get the downloadable package, run the setup, and follow the on-screen instructions.

There is a chance that other OSes could also be suitable, but it is not advisable that you install this release on platforms other than the specified ones. Remember to perform a system reboot once done, to allow all changes to take effect properly.

Therefore, if you wish to apply this version, click on the download button and enable your network card. To stay up to speed with the latest updates, check back with our website as often as possible.

  It is highly recommended to always use the most recent driver version available.

Try to set a system restore point before installing a device driver. This will help if you installed an incorrect or mismatched driver. Problems can arise when your hardware device is too old or not supported any longer.