Intel Ethernet Connection I217-LM Driver

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The Intel Ethernet Connection I217-LM is a highly regarded gigabit network interface controller (NIC) designed for use in business and professional settings. 

Integrated into many business-class desktop computers and motherboards, this NIC provides reliable, high-speed Ethernet connectivity, making it ideal for enterprises that require stable, wired network performance. 

One of the key advantages of the Intel I217-LM is its energy-efficient performance. It utilizes Intel’s Low Power Idle (LPI) and Energy Efficient Ethernet (EEE) technologies, which help reduce power consumption when the network is idle. This is particularly beneficial in enterprise environments where large numbers of computers may be connected to the network but are not constantly in use. 

In terms of network performance, the I217-LM supports full-duplex data transmission, which allows for simultaneous sending and receiving of data at gigabit speeds (up to 1 Gbps). This makes it suitable for bandwidth-intensive applications, such as video conferencing, cloud computing, and large data transfers. The NIC also supports advanced network features, such as VLAN tagging, TCP segmentation offloading, and Wake-on-LAN, which are valuable for network administrators managing complex systems with multiple virtual machines or remote management needs.

Download the latest Intel Ethernet Connection I217-LM drivers for Windows and Linux by browsing this page, and install them easily by following our short installation guide. 

Intel Ethernet Connection I217-LM Driver

To download the most up-to-date Intel Ethernet Connection I217-LM drivers, simply scroll down to the bottom of this page, fill in the Captcha, and click the Download button under the Captcha field. 

Once the download is complete, you will find a zipped folder containing the latest drivers for Windows and Linux. Select the subfolder that is compatible with your installed operating system.

Windows users will simply find an executable (exe) file in the dedicated folder. Running an executable file is very simple. To do so, just double-click on it, and follow any on-screen instructions that may appear. 

On the other hand, to run files on Linux, start by opening the Terminal (Ctrl + Alt + T). Navigate to the file destination with the cd command (followed by the full file name and path). Follow up with the xjf tar command to extract the files. After extracting the files from the archives, run the files by using the sudo make install command. 

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