AMD Wireless and Ethernet (Platform Networking)
This family describes networking in an AMD-based PC, not a universal AMD Wi-Fi or Ethernet controller package. The actual network adapter is commonly identified separately in Device Manager and may come from Intel, Realtek, MediaTek, Qualcomm, or another supplier. Use the PC or board support page and the adapter hardware ID; the AMD chipset-software selector alone does not substantiate a network driver.
Family profile
- Reference coverage
- Varies by exact adapter, system or board model, package, and release; verify the official support page
- Hardware category
- Network & Wi-Fi
- Manufacturer
- AMD
- Related families listed
- 15 in this category, 13 elsewhere from AMD
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AMD Wireless and Ethernet (Platform Networking) at a glance
| Detail | What it means for you |
|---|---|
| Adapter type | Configuration-dependent networking in an AMD-based PC |
| Link medium | Wired or wireless, depending on the installed adapter |
| Driver source | PC, board, or identified adapter maker |
| Combined Bluetooth | Depends on the installed wireless module |
| Windows built-in support | Depends on the exact adapter and Windows release |
| Typical failure mode | Treating the platform brand as the adapter vendor |
How to tell this is what you have
- AMD identifies the platform, not necessarily the network silicon
- Actual adapter vendor appears in Device Manager or the system specification
- Package source depends on the identified controller
Worth knowing: Identify the actual network controller; AMD platform branding alone does not identify its driver.
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Official sources and citations
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Other network & wi-fi families to compare
AMD Wireless and Ethernet (Platform Networking) next to the other 15 families in this category
| Family | Manufacturer | Reference coverage | How you recognize it |
|---|---|---|---|
| AMD Wireless and Ethernet (Platform Networking) (this page) | AMD | Varies by exact adapter, system or board model, package, and release; verify the official support page | AMD identifies the platform, not necessarily the network silicon |
| Intel Wi-Fi (Wireless Adapter Family) | Intel | Varies by exact adapter, system or board model, package, and release; verify the official support page | Named as an Intel Wi-Fi adapter under Network adapters |
| Intel Ethernet Controllers | Intel | Varies by exact adapter, system or board model, package, and release; verify the official support page | Listed as an Intel Ethernet Connection or Controller |
| Realtek PCIe Gigabit and 2.5G Ethernet | Realtek | Varies by exact adapter, system or board model, package, and release; verify the official support page | May appear as a Realtek PCIe GbE or 2.5GbE controller |
| Realtek Wireless LAN Adapters | Realtek | Varies by exact adapter, system or board model, package, and release; verify the official support page | Listed as a Realtek wireless or 802.11 adapter |
| Dell Network Drivers (OEM Wi-Fi and Ethernet) | Dell | Varies by exact adapter, system or board model, package, and release; verify the official support page | Located by Dell Service Tag or model |
| HP Network Drivers (OEM Wi-Fi and Ethernet) | HP | Varies by exact adapter, system or board model, package, and release; verify the official support page | Located by HP product or serial number |
| Lenovo Network Drivers (OEM Wi-Fi and Ethernet) | Lenovo | Varies by exact adapter, system or board model, package, and release; verify the official support page | Selected by Lenovo machine type |
| Microsoft Surface Wi-Fi and Ethernet | Microsoft Surface | Varies by exact adapter, system or board model, package, and release; verify the official support page | Bundled in a Surface driver and firmware package |
| ASUS Wi-Fi and Ethernet (Motherboard and Router-adjacent) | ASUS | Varies by exact adapter, system or board model, package, and release; verify the official support page | Board networking listed per ASUS model |
| MSI Motherboard Networking Package | MSI | Varies by exact adapter, system or board model, package, and release; verify the official support page | Listed per MSI board model |
| Gigabyte Motherboard Networking Package | Gigabyte | Varies by exact adapter, system or board model, package, and release; verify the official support page | Listed per Gigabyte board model |
| ASRock Motherboard Networking Package | ASRock | Varies by exact adapter, system or board model, package, and release; verify the official support page | Listed per ASRock board model |
| Acer Network Drivers (OEM Wi-Fi and Ethernet) | Acer | Varies by exact adapter, system or board model, package, and release; verify the official support page | Located by Acer model or serial number |
| Killer Networking (via PC and board makers) | Intel | Varies by exact adapter, system or board model, package, and release; verify the official support page | Branded as a Killer Wi-Fi or Ethernet adapter |
| Logitech Wireless Peripheral Networking | Logitech | Varies by exact adapter, system or board model, package, and release; verify the official support page | Uses Bluetooth or a model-specific Logitech receiver, not Wi-Fi or Ethernet |
Other AMD families in the catalog
AMD hardware documented outside network & wi-fi
| Family | Category | Reference coverage |
|---|---|---|
| AMD High Definition Audio Device (HDMI/DisplayPort) | Audio & Sound | 10, 11 |
| AMD Radeon Software (Adrenalin Edition) | Graphics & Video | 10/11 only where the selected package lists this GPU or PC model |
| AMD Radeon PRO Software | Graphics & Video | 10/11 only where the selected package lists this GPU or PC model |
| AMD Ryzen Integrated Graphics | Graphics & Video | 10/11 only where the selected package lists this GPU or PC model |
| AMD USB 3.x Host Controller | USB & Thunderbolt | 10/11 only where listed for the exact controller or device package |
| AMD Chipset USB Filter and Fast Charge | USB & Thunderbolt | Only where the exact AMD/OEM package lists this component |
| AMD Bluetooth (Platform Wireless) | Bluetooth | Varies by exact radio or peripheral model, package, and release; verify the official support page |
| AMD Chipset Software (Ryzen Platforms) | Motherboard Chipset | 10/11 only as listed in the release notes |
| AMD Ryzen Threadripper Chipset Package | Motherboard Chipset | 10/11 only where listed for the exact platform package |
| AMD Platform / Agesa-based firmware | Bios & Uefi | 10/11 only where listed for the exact model and firmware package |
3 further AMD families are listed on the AMD manufacturer page.