PCI\VEN_1969&DEV_1083
AR8151 v2.0 Gigabit Ethernet driver
PCI\VEN_1969&DEV_1083 is the Qualcomm Atheros AR8151 v2.0 Gigabit Ethernet, an Ethernet device. Without it the wired port shows as an Ethernet Controller under Other devices and the cable does nothing. Get it from Windows Update or your PC maker first; the chip maker's own package is on support.microsoft.com.
Device details
| Hardware ID | PCI\VEN_1969&DEV_1083 |
|---|---|
| Device name | AR8151 v2.0 Gigabit Ethernet |
| Maker | Qualcomm Atheros (PCI vendor ID 1969) |
| Device type | Ethernet |
| Driver guide | Find the right Ethernet driver |
How to install the driver for AR8151 v2.0 Gigabit Ethernet
- Confirm the ID. In Device Manager, right-click the device, open Properties, then Details, and pick Hardware Ids. The first line should start with
PCI\VEN_1969&DEV_1083. - Try Windows Update. Settings, Windows Update, Advanced options, Optional updates. Network drivers may appear here once another connection works, such as Wi-Fi or a phone hotspot.
- Check your PC maker. Enter your model or serial number on its support site and look under Networking or LAN.
- Use the chip maker's package. Update drivers through Device Manager in Windows (Microsoft) on support.microsoft.com. Our find the right ethernet driver guide explains which package fits.
- Restart and check. Plug in the cable and check that Windows shows a wired connection.
Other Qualcomm Atheros ethernet IDs
VEN_1969&DEV_1063AR8131 Gigabit EthernetVEN_1969&DEV_1066Attansic L2c Gigabit EthernetVEN_1969&DEV_1067Attansic L1c Gigabit EthernetVEN_1969&DEV_1073AR8151 v1.0 Gigabit EthernetVEN_1969&DEV_1090AR8162 Fast EthernetVEN_1969&DEV_1091AR8161 Gigabit EthernetVEN_1969&DEV_10A0QCA8172 Fast EthernetVEN_1969&DEV_10A1QCA8171 Gigabit Ethernet
Device names: The PCI ID Repository, public data. We never host driver files: downloads come from the maker.