Surface Wi-Fi and Ethernet
Surface devices receive network drivers through Microsoft's own firmware and driver packages rather than a third-party download, keeping the wireless card and any Ethernet accessory tuned as part of the platform. Updates generally arrive through Windows Update or a consolidated Surface package for the model. The recommended path is to keep the device current through those official channels.
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- Reference coverage
- Varies by exact adapter, system or board model, package, and release; verify the official support page
- Hardware category
- Network & Wi-Fi
- Manufacturer
- Microsoft Surface
- Related families listed
- 15 in this category, 14 elsewhere from Microsoft Surface
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Microsoft Surface Wi-Fi and Ethernet at a glance
| Detail | What it means for you |
|---|---|
| Adapter type | Integrated Surface Wi-Fi and Ethernet |
| Link medium | Wireless, plus Ethernet accessories |
| Driver source | Surface driver and firmware package |
| Combined Bluetooth | Tuned as part of the platform |
| Windows built-in support | Delivered largely through Windows Update |
| Typical failure mode | Rarely; keep the device current instead |
How to tell this is what you have
- Bundled in a Surface driver and firmware package
- Delivered largely through Windows Update
- No separate third-party network installer expected
Worth knowing: Surface networking updates arrive through Surface driver and firmware packages and Windows Update.
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Other network & wi-fi families to compare
Microsoft Surface Wi-Fi and Ethernet next to the other 15 families in this category
| Family | Manufacturer | Reference coverage | How you recognize it |
|---|---|---|---|
| Microsoft Surface Wi-Fi and Ethernet (this page) | 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 Microsoft Surface families in the catalog
Microsoft Surface hardware documented outside network & wi-fi
| Family | Category | Reference coverage |
|---|---|---|
| Microsoft Surface Audio | Audio & Sound | 10, 11 |
| Microsoft Surface Graphics | Graphics & Video | 10/11 only where the selected package lists this GPU or PC model |
| Microsoft Surface USB and Dock Firmware | USB & Thunderbolt | 10/11 only where listed for the exact controller or device package |
| Microsoft Surface Bluetooth | Bluetooth | Varies by exact radio or peripheral model, package, and release; verify the official support page |
| Microsoft Surface Platform Drivers | Motherboard Chipset | 10/11 only where listed for the exact platform package |
| Microsoft Surface Touchpad Driver | Touchpads | 10, 11 |
| Microsoft Surface Keyboard Driver | Keyboards | 10, 11 |
| Microsoft Surface Camera Driver | Webcams | 10/11 only where the exact camera or PC model lists support |
| Microsoft Surface Uefi (Semm/Dfci-managed devices) | Bios & Uefi | releases supported for the exact Surface model |
| Microsoft Surface storage/reader components | Card Readers | 10, 11 |
4 further Microsoft Surface families are listed on the Microsoft Surface manufacturer page.