Tags: Hardware

Problem with Realtek(R) USB GbE Family Controller

Seven years ago (in 2018) I bought a Svive USB-C to RJ45 adapter, as my current laptop does not have en ethernet port.

Svive USB-C to ethernet adapter

Not sure if I ever used it until now, but with Windows 11 it didn't work without putting up a fight.

Windows device manager showing: Realtek(R) USB GbE Family Controller

The device manager shows the network adapter with a warning symbol, and it does not work.

In order to make it work, follow these steps:

That's it!

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