subject: How to update your Ethernet drivers? [print this page] Ethernet: It is a family of frame-based computer networking technologies for local area networks (LANs). It defines a number of wiring and signaling standards for the Physical Layer of the OSI networking model as well as a common addressing format and Media Access Control at the Data Link Layer.
Device drivers: A device driver is a program that controls a particular type of device that is attached to your computer. It consists of software code that allows your PC's operating system to interact with a hardware device. Every device driver performs a different function due to the fact that there are so many peripheral devices that connect to your PC's operating system. Peripheral devices are devices such as printers, hard drives, scanners and keyboards. The device driver provides a way for your PC to communicate with the peripheral device.
Conclusion:
A Ethernet driver is a program that communicates and controls the Ethernet cable that attached to the computer.
Ethernet driver issue and fix
Corrupted or outdated Ethernet drivers often create file errors, communication problems, or hardware malfunction in Windows. So you need to update the driver to the latest version to fix the problem.
How to update the Ethernet drivers?
When we come across Ethernet driver issues, normally we will go to the manufacturer's site or use Windows Update for right Ethernet driver updates to fix the problem. However, what should we do if neither way works?
Actually, driver updaters are very popular programs which can help you update your Ethernet drivers automatically and easily. Here take Driver Robot for example to guide you how to use a driver update software to update a HP ethernet driver step by step.
Step 1: Scan.
Run Driver Robot, click "Start Scan" button, and it will scan your computer's Ethernet drivers fast.
Step 2: Driver scan results.
After scanning your system, Driver Robot reports the missing or out-of-date drivers to you. It will make recommendations of the latest official Ethernet drivers
Step 3: Get the Ethernet drivers.
Click the "Get Drivers" button, Driver Robot will install the latest official Ethernet driver automatically.
