PCI\VEN_8086&DEV_157C
I210 Gigabit Backplane Connection driver
PCI\VEN_8086&DEV_157C is the Intel Corporation I210 Gigabit Backplane Connection, 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 intel.com.
Device details
| Hardware ID | PCI\VEN_8086&DEV_157C |
|---|---|
| Device name | I210 Gigabit Backplane Connection |
| Maker | Intel Corporation (PCI vendor ID 8086) |
| Device type | Ethernet |
| Driver guide | The right Intel Ethernet driver |
| Latest official package | Intel Network Adapter Driver for Windows 11 (Wired_driver_31.3_x64.zip) 31.3, October 16, 2026 |
How to install the driver for I210 Gigabit Backplane Connection
- 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_8086&DEV_157C. - 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. Intel Network Adapter Driver for Windows 11 (Wired_driver_31.3_x64.zip) on intel.com. Our the right intel ethernet driver guide explains which package fits.
- Restart and check. Plug in the cable and check that Windows shows a wired connection.
Other Intel ethernet IDs
VEN_8086&DEV_155AEthernet Connection I218-LMVEN_8086&DEV_156FEthernet Connection I219-LMVEN_8086&DEV_1570Ethernet Connection I219-VVEN_8086&DEV_157BI210 Gigabit Network ConnectionVEN_8086&DEV_15A0Ethernet Connection (2) I218-LMVEN_8086&DEV_15A1Ethernet Connection (2) I218-VVEN_8086&DEV_15A2Ethernet Connection (3) I218-LMVEN_8086&DEV_15A3Ethernet Connection (3) I218-V
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