Windows 10: Broadcom NetLink Ethernet

Windows 10 has stopped this device because it has reported problems (Code 43). I have uninstalled and reinstalled, and restarted the computer. The fix will last a short time before Windows stops it again. Resetting the Modem repairs for a short time as well. How do I get a lasting fix?

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Broadcom NetLink Ethernet card working intermittently.


I have a Dell 8100 that was having connection problems and I originally installed a new NIC, which did solve the problem, but that NIC just failed. Since I was back were I started I decided to update the driver for the on-board card as you suggested. When I selected the driver WIN warned that it was not the right driver and should not be used, but I went ahead ... nothing to lose. It appeared not to work, even after I rebooted the machine, but sometime later the connection was restored and seems to be working fine. Have to say I'm a bit baffled, but happy for the moment. Thanks for the information.

 

Broadcom NetLink Ethernet card working intermittently.

I experienced the exact same issue of Ethernet connectivity issues on my Dell XPS 8300 with a Broadcom Netlink Gigabit Ethernet adapter after "upgrading" to Windows 10.

I was able to manually install the updated driver to 17.2.0.0 as follows:

After downloading and extracting the zip file NetLink®/NetXtreme® I Desktop/Mobile/Server (x64):

1. Go to Network Settings and click Change Adapter Options
2. Right-click on the Ethernet/Local Area Connection device and select Properties
3. Click on Configure and go to the Drivers Tab
4. Click on Update Driver and then select Browse My Computer
5. Select "Let me pick from a list..." and then select Have Disk
6. Locate the downloaded driver file (b57nd60a.inf) and select OK
7. You will now see a long list of drivers: Select Broadcom Netlink (TM) Gigabit Ethernet (about 1/3 of the way down on my list).
8. Click Next and you should be good to go!

I only applied this update today, but since the update I have no longer experienced the Ethernet connectivity issues I was experiencing prior to the update. *Party*Party*Party

I'll follow up if the problem persists despite the update.

 

Broadcom Netlink Gigabit Ethernet driver problem

The installer pack for broadcom netlink isn't an exe file. I can't install it if I uninstalled broadcom driver in device manager, and if I choose update driver and link to the downloaded file, it will show "this computer almost has a better driver".