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Selecting a Network Interface Card involves considering speed, compatibility, and your specific needs.

Selecting a Network Interface Card involves considering speed, compatibility, and your specific needs.

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jesselove5
Member
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12-18-2016, 12:53 PM
#1
Hey everyone. After realizing I won't get the Ethernet controller driver for the GA-H77-DS3H board, I opted for a network interface card instead. So, if I don't have any networking drivers, can I use an NIC or a wireless USB adapter and install their drivers to connect to the internet? If yes, which option fits with Windows 10 64-bit? I also need both Wi-Fi and Ethernet support. The links you shared are three options: two TP-Link models and one TP-Link TL-WN725N. Regarding the 32-bit PCIe interface—does that affect compatibility with a 64-bit system? And if my motherboard lacks networking capabilities, should I just skip searching for drivers? Please note, if you don't have the specific drivers for the GA-H77-DS3H board, don't waste your time looking.
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jesselove5
12-18-2016, 12:53 PM #1

Hey everyone. After realizing I won't get the Ethernet controller driver for the GA-H77-DS3H board, I opted for a network interface card instead. So, if I don't have any networking drivers, can I use an NIC or a wireless USB adapter and install their drivers to connect to the internet? If yes, which option fits with Windows 10 64-bit? I also need both Wi-Fi and Ethernet support. The links you shared are three options: two TP-Link models and one TP-Link TL-WN725N. Regarding the 32-bit PCIe interface—does that affect compatibility with a 64-bit system? And if my motherboard lacks networking capabilities, should I just skip searching for drivers? Please note, if you don't have the specific drivers for the GA-H77-DS3H board, don't waste your time looking.

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Shibouh
Senior Member
369
12-18-2016, 04:33 PM
#2
These are the LAN support drivers for that motherboard... unclear why you think you'd miss them.
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Shibouh
12-18-2016, 04:33 PM #2

These are the LAN support drivers for that motherboard... unclear why you think you'd miss them.

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KawaiiPotato4
Member
132
12-20-2016, 04:24 PM
#3
Yes they will function.
The 32-bit PCle interface simply refers to the slot name and works on a 64-bit system.
I suggest the first or second option since USB dongles are problematic.
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KawaiiPotato4
12-20-2016, 04:24 PM #3

Yes they will function.
The 32-bit PCle interface simply refers to the slot name and works on a 64-bit system.
I suggest the first or second option since USB dongles are problematic.

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D4rKSlayer95
Member
229
12-20-2016, 06:03 PM
#4
PCIe connection supports up to 32 bits of width, which explains the 32-bit PCIe labeling. This has nothing to do with Windows' 32/64 bit architecture. It functions perfectly regardless of configuration. The initial two links refer to essentially the same information at varying cost levels. Why choose both WiFi and Ethernet? I don’t suggest the wireless adapter—it’s unreliable. Opt for a PCIe-based setup if you need WiFi; USB adapters tend to be poor quality. It will operate just fine, even if your motherboard’s built-in LAN is nonfunctional—they still work. It’s not very clear why you’d want the built-in LAN port either. The drivers are hosted on the motherboard’s website. Do they not integrate with your operating system?
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D4rKSlayer95
12-20-2016, 06:03 PM #4

PCIe connection supports up to 32 bits of width, which explains the 32-bit PCIe labeling. This has nothing to do with Windows' 32/64 bit architecture. It functions perfectly regardless of configuration. The initial two links refer to essentially the same information at varying cost levels. Why choose both WiFi and Ethernet? I don’t suggest the wireless adapter—it’s unreliable. Opt for a PCIe-based setup if you need WiFi; USB adapters tend to be poor quality. It will operate just fine, even if your motherboard’s built-in LAN is nonfunctional—they still work. It’s not very clear why you’d want the built-in LAN port either. The drivers are hosted on the motherboard’s website. Do they not integrate with your operating system?

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Frisky_boo
Junior Member
11
12-20-2016, 06:36 PM
#5
they display an error during installation, so avoid wasting your time unless you have the CD for it.
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Frisky_boo
12-20-2016, 06:36 PM #5

they display an error during installation, so avoid wasting your time unless you have the CD for it.

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PhantasiaOG
Junior Member
30
12-20-2016, 09:12 PM
#6
Are you required to verify if there are Windows 10 drivers available? Also, could you explain the differences between the two Ethernet connections? Thank you.
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PhantasiaOG
12-20-2016, 09:12 PM #6

Are you required to verify if there are Windows 10 drivers available? Also, could you explain the differences between the two Ethernet connections? Thank you.

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MaryThePooh
Member
101
12-21-2016, 05:18 AM
#7
they don't support any operating system despite being marketed for Windows 8.1. the issue i encounter lacks a resolved forum discussion online, all information seems incomplete. the port itself functions correctly, only the driver causes problems. what do you think about this?
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MaryThePooh
12-21-2016, 05:18 AM #7

they don't support any operating system despite being marketed for Windows 8.1. the issue i encounter lacks a resolved forum discussion online, all information seems incomplete. the port itself functions correctly, only the driver causes problems. what do you think about this?

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jordi1218
Member
105
01-09-2017, 01:35 PM
#8
Checked installing in safe mode—what error appears? You can use other (older) drivers here: https://www.techspot.com/drivers/driver/...ion/15930/ The Windows 8 drivers should function on Windows 10. The TG-3458 lacks specific W10 drivers; they are essentially the same.
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jordi1218
01-09-2017, 01:35 PM #8

Checked installing in safe mode—what error appears? You can use other (older) drivers here: https://www.techspot.com/drivers/driver/...ion/15930/ The Windows 8 drivers should function on Windows 10. The TG-3458 lacks specific W10 drivers; they are essentially the same.

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LolaLouie
Senior Member
742
01-12-2017, 10:51 AM
#9
I also attempted it, but not in safe mode. The issue was the "could not find atheros ar81 family ethernet controller" message.
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LolaLouie
01-12-2017, 10:51 AM #9

I also attempted it, but not in safe mode. The issue was the "could not find atheros ar81 family ethernet controller" message.

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guntaj800
Member
112
01-12-2017, 07:47 PM
#10
It's at least an improvement over the USB version. It should function. I don't understand the point of having both WiFi and Ethernet, but fine.
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guntaj800
01-12-2017, 07:47 PM #10

It's at least an improvement over the USB version. It should function. I don't understand the point of having both WiFi and Ethernet, but fine.

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