Dell Network Drivers (OEM Wi-Fi and Ethernet)
Dell lists network packages by Service Tag or model, but configurations can contain different Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, and Ethernet controllers. Compare each package's supported devices and Windows release with Device Manager. A model listing is useful for discovery but does not by itself prove shared firmware, antenna tuning, or a fix for sleep or roaming behavior.
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
- Dell
- Related families listed
- 15 in this category, 19 elsewhere from Dell
This coverage label describes releases discussed by this publication, not certified compatibility. Confirm the exact device or PC model, hardware revision, current Windows release, and current package requirements on the publisher source before making a change. Windows 10 Home and Pro reached end of support on October 14, 2025. Extended security updates and other editions have separate lifecycle terms; a driver listing does not extend Windows support.
Dell Network Drivers (OEM Wi-Fi and Ethernet) at a glance
| Detail | What it means for you |
|---|---|
| Adapter type | Configuration-specific Wi-Fi or Ethernet package |
| Link medium | Wireless or wired depending on package |
| Driver source | Dell support listing by Service Tag and controller |
| Combined Bluetooth | May use a separate package |
| Windows built-in support | Varies by controller and Windows release |
| Typical failure mode | Selecting a package for another configuration |
How to tell this is what you have
- Located by Dell Service Tag or model
- Controller options vary by configuration
- Package details must match Device Manager
Worth knowing: Use Service Tag, controller identity, package details, and Windows applicability together.
Device Driver Guide does not host driver files or bundle an updater. This page documents the Dell Network Drivers (OEM Wi-Fi and Ethernet)family; its citations are selected from the package-source policy recorded for this family.
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Shared identification, preparation, installation, verification, and rollback procedures are maintained on the full network & wi-fi guide, rather than repeated on every family page. The citations below follow this family’s declared vendor, system-update, PC-maker, or motherboard-maker source policy.
Official sources and citations
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- Dell downloads and documentation
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- Windows 10 Home and Pro lifecycle
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Other network & wi-fi families to compare
Dell Network Drivers (OEM Wi-Fi and Ethernet) next to the other 15 families in this category
| Family | Manufacturer | Reference coverage | How you recognize it |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dell Network Drivers (OEM Wi-Fi and Ethernet) (this page) | Dell | Varies by exact adapter, system or board model, package, and release; verify the official support page | Located by Dell Service Tag or model |
| 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 |
| AMD Wireless and Ethernet (Platform Networking) | 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 |
| 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 Dell families in the catalog
Dell hardware documented outside network & wi-fi
| Family | Category | Reference coverage |
|---|---|---|
| Dell Audio (Waves MaxxAudio and OEM codec packages) | Audio & Sound | 10, 11 |
| Dell Graphics Drivers (OEM packages) | Graphics & Video | 10/11 only where the selected package lists this GPU or PC model |
| Dell Thunderbolt and USB-C Docking Drivers | USB & Thunderbolt | 10/11 only where listed for the exact controller or device package |
| Dell Bluetooth Drivers (OEM packages) | Bluetooth | Varies by exact radio or peripheral model, package, and release; verify the official support page |
| Dell System Chipset Drivers (OEM Desktops and Laptops) | Motherboard Chipset | 10/11 only where listed for the exact platform package |
| Dell Touchpad Driver (Synaptics or Elan) | Touchpads | 10, 11 |
| Dell Precision Touchpad Package | Touchpads | 10, 11 |
| Dell Function Key and QuickSet Driver | Keyboards | 10, 11 |
| Dell Integrated Webcam Driver | Webcams | 10/11 only where the exact camera or PC model lists support |
| Dell Windows Hello IR Camera Component | Webcams | 10/11 only where the exact camera or PC model lists support |
9 further Dell families are listed on the Dell manufacturer page.