Windows 10: Windows 11 automatically installs wrong driver update for Killer E2500 ethernet connection.

I've ran into an issue recently. Windows 11 Keeps telling me there is an update for my Killer E2500 ethernet controller on my mainboard. The mainboard in question is the MSI gaming x470 m7 ac and uses the Killer E2500 drivers to run an ethernet connection. The issue is that windows prompts me there is an update and once that is installed it turns out to be the wrong driver altogether giving me constant DHCP errors and booting me off the internet. The driver windows installs is for the Killer E1100. I've worked around it by completely removing the driver from the device manager and forcing wind

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Latest Intel Killer Ethernet and Wireless Drivers for Windows 10


Intel Killer Ethernet Controllers are designed specifically for competitive gamers and performance-hungry users. High-performance routers are rapidly moving to support 2.5 Gbps Ethernet, so Intel Killer Ethernet Controllers are perfect for gamers who want to take advantage of faster speeds to win more and get the most out of their online experience. WHQL version: 35.23.826 Release Date: October 10, 2023 Download: Windows(R) 10 and Windows 11* Wi-Fi Drivers for Intel Killer Performance Suite Release notes (PDF) The 35.23.826 version of Intel® Killer™ Performance Suite package installs the Windows® 10 and Windows 11* Wi-Fi, Ethernet drivers and Killer Networking Software for the following Intel® Killer products:

• 22.250.10.1 for Intel® Killer™ 1550, AX1650, AX1675
• 1.1.4.38 (Windows 10), 2.1.3.3 (Windows 11) for Intel® Killer™ E3100
• 10.65.421.2023 (Windows 10), 1126.14.613.2023 (Windows 11) for Intel® Killer™ E5000
• 10.65.421.2023 (Windows 10), 1125.14.613.2023 (Windows 11) for Intel® Killer™ E3000, E3100G
• 10.65.421.2023 (Windows 10), 1168.14.613.2023 (Windows 11) for Intel® Killer™ E2500v2, E2600
• 3.1523.831.1 for Killer Networking Software

Note: This Software Release version does not include new drivers for the Killer E2200, Killer E2400, Killer, E2500, Killer 1525 Wireless, Killer 1535 Wireless, Killer 1435 Wireless, or the Killer AX500 Wireless adapters, but the Killer Networking Software can be installed on the systems with the above adapters. Key Issues Fixed and Changes: Package Version 35.23.826

• Updated Wi-Fi driver to version 22.250.10.1

Key Issues Fixed and Changes: Killer Software 3.1523.831.1

• Speedtest upload test will be abnormal.
• iPerf Download does not run when DoubleShot is enabled
• Killer UI does not visually show network traffic

Known Issues: Killer Software 3.1523.831.1

• APPX package step shows failure when successful in Windows 10

This download is valid for the product(s) listed below.

• Intel® Killer™ Wi-Fi 6 AX1650 (i s)
• Intel® Killer™ Wi-Fi 6 AX1650 (x w)
• Intel® Killer™ Wi-Fi 6E AX1675 (i s)
• Intel® Killer™ Wi-Fi 6E AX1675 (x w)
• Intel® Killer™ Wi-Fi 6E AX1675 PCIe Card
• Intel® Killer™ Wi-Fi 6E AX1690 (i s)
• Intel® Killer™ Ethernet E3100 2.5 Gbps

 

Ethernet IP not changing when sharing wifi by it

There are several options but in adaptor list the killer e2500 is named ethernet

 

Lost Ethernet Connection with Windows October 2020 Update

I just installed the October Update and the Ethernet connect is lost. Basically when I go to open the browser, I lose connection, actually the router (Nighthawk X10 AD7200 Smart WiFi Router) just reboots over and over.

At the same time, when the browser is open and I get the message "Your connection was interrupted" , I run the Windows Network Diagnostics I get the follow results.




System Specs
Alienware Area-51 R5 PC
Nighthawk X10 AD7200 Smart WiFi Router
Killer E2500 Gigabit Ethernet Controller

Here is what I've done to date:
1. Went to Dell download latest drivers, no change
2. Searched the Diagnostics error and tried those fixes
3. If I pull the Ethernet line and run on WiFi, No Problem.
4. Uninstalled the update, and the problem went AWAY!

It seems like a problem with the update, especially when I uninstall the update the problem doesn't exist but who knows.

Any suggestions would greatly be appreciated.

Greg