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Microsoft Surface Network Adapter Driver

  1. To update your Surface with the latest drivers and firmware from the Download Center, select the.msi file name that matches your Surface model and version of Windows. For example, to update a Surface Book 2 with build 15063 of Windows 10, choose SurfaceBook2Win100092.msi.
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Hi,

My name is Scott McArthur and I am a Supportability Program Manager for Surface. Today I have a quick blog on some important deployment information regarding the Surface Ethernet Drivers. When doing a deployment, it is necessary to add the Surface Ethernet drivers to boot images (ConfigMgr, MDT, WDS). This blog will discuss where to get the drivers.

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First some technical details on the drivers themselves:

  • PNPID: VID_045E&PID_07C6. This is partial PNPID
  • Windows 10 X86
    • msux86w10.inf
    • msux86w10.sys
  • Windows 10 X64
    • msux64w10.inf
    • msux64w10.sys
  • Windows 8.1 X86
    • msu30x86w8.inf
    • msu30x86w8.sys
  • Windows 8.1 X64
    • msu30x64w8.inf
    • msu30x64w8.sys

Where to get the driver:

  • Starting with Windows 10 Version 1607 the Surface Ethernet driver is included so if you are deploying it should just work. Note the inbox version is 10.2.504.2016. A later version has already been released.
  • The .MSI package, which is used to update existing installs of Surface, does not contain the Surface Ethernet Drivers.
  • The .ZIP package used for bare metal deployments (For example Surface Pro 4) do not contain the Surface Ethernet drivers.

To download the latest drivers for Surface Ethernet adapter, do the following:

  1. Browse to the Microsoft Update Catalog here.
  2. In the search box enter Surface Ethernet Drivers.
When looking at the drivers pay special attention to the version column. At the time of this blog publication the latest drivers were:
  • Windows 10: 10.2.704.2016
  • Windows 8.1: 8.18.303.2015

Notes:

  • Check back regularly for any new versions.
  • There are 2 entries. One for x86 and one for x64. x86 is primarily for customers who have purchased the Surface Ethernet Adapter and using it on another device although you may be booting X86 based boot image but installing X64 operating system. Best practice is to include both in your deployments.
  • The drivers support the older 10/100 adapter (model 1552), newer USB 3.0 1GB adapter (model 1663), and Surface docks

Update 4/24/2017

Microsoft Surface Network Adapter Driver Update

Just wanted to update this blog with the latest information. The name of the driver has changed in the Microsoft Update Catalog to “Microsoft-Net”

Hope this helps with your deployments.

After you upgrade your computer to Windows 10, if your Microsoft Network / Ethernet Drivers are not working, you can fix the problem by updating the drivers. It is possible that your Network / Ethernet driver is not compatible with the newer version of Windows.

Find Microsoft Network / Ethernet Device Drivers by Model Name or Number

How to Update Device Drivers

Microsoft Surface Install A Driver For Your Network Adapter

There are two ways to update drivers.

Option 1 (Recommended): Update drivers automatically - Novice computer users can update drivers using trusted software in just a few mouse clicks. Automatic driver updates are fast, efficient and elimate all the guesswork. Your old drivers can even be backed up and restored in case any problems occur.

OR

Option 2: Update drivers manually - Find the correct driver for your Network / Ethernet and operating system, then install it by following the step by step instructions below. You’ll need some computer skills to use this method.

Option 1: Update drivers automatically

The Driver Update Utility for Microsoft devices is intelligent software which automatically recognizes your computer’s operating system and Network / Ethernet model and finds the most up-to-date drivers for it. There is no risk of installing the wrong driver. The Driver Update Utility downloads and installs your drivers quickly and easily.

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You can scan for driver updates automatically with the FREE version of the Driver Update Utility for Microsoft, and complete all necessary driver updates using the premium version.

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Tech Tip: The Driver Update Utility for Microsoft will back up your current drivers for you. If you encounter any problems while updating your drivers, you can use this feature to restore your previous drivers and configuration settings.

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  1. Download the Driver Update Utility for Microsoft.

  2. Double-click on the program to run it. It will then scan your computer and identify any problem drivers. You will see a results page similar to the one below:

    (5 / 2)) = -16813% 100 / 3 + 2.4 = 6.426% 10% 4. Exercise 7% 4 = 23. 2 = 3023% 8% 3 = 112 - 2 - 3 = 76/2 + 7/3 = 56. 3 = 622 + 4.

  3. Click the Update Driver button next to your driver. The correct version will be downloaded and installed automatically. Or, you can click the Update Drivers button at the bottom to automatically download and install the correct version of all the drivers that are missing or out-of-date on your system.

Option 2: Update drivers manually

To find the latest driver, including Windows 10 drivers, choose from our list of most popular Microsoft Network / Ethernet downloads or search our driver archive for the driver that fits your specific Network / Ethernet model and your PC’s operating system.

If you cannot find the right driver for your device, you can request the driver. We will find it for you. Or, try the automatic option instead.

Tech Tip: If you are having trouble finding the right driver update, use the Microsoft Network / Ethernet Driver Update Utility. It is software which finds, downloads and istalls the correct driver for you - automatically.

After downloading your driver update, you will need to install it. Driver updates come in a variety of file formats with different file extensions. For example, you may have downloaded an EXE, INF, ZIP, or SYS file. Each file type has a slighty different installation procedure to follow. Visit our Driver Support Page to watch helpful step-by-step videos on how to install drivers based on their file extension.

How to Install Drivers

After you have found the right driver, follow these simple instructions to install it.

Surface Network Adapter Driver

  1. Power off your device.
  2. Disconnect the device from your computer.
  3. Reconnect the device and power it on.
  4. Double click the driver download to extract it.
  5. If a language option is given, select your language.
  6. Follow the directions on the installation program screen.
  7. Reboot your computer.