Device Overview
The Acer TravelMate 4740 Broadcom LAN driver is a type of driver software that is used to connect the Acer TravelMate 4740 laptop to local area networks (LAN) running Windows 7 operating systems. Broadcom is a developer of network interface controller (NIC) cards, and the Acer TravelMate 4740 notebook is one of the many computers compatible with this Broadcom LAN driver.
List of Features
- It connects Acer TravelMate 4740 laptop to LAN on a Windows 7 OS
- Stable network connections
- Restores the default network connections of the OS
Specifications
The Acer TravelMate 4740 Broadcom LAN Driver package version 12.4.0.3 for Windows 7. Its package includes Broadcom LAN driver and uses approximately 7.2 MB in size. The driver supports both 32-bit and 64-bit versions of Windows 7 OS which can be downloaded from Acer website's support section.
Using Technologies
The Acer TravelMate 4740 uses Broadcom NetLink Ethernet controllers for its LAN connectivity. These controllers use Gigabit Ethernet, an industry standard for internet connectivity that supports a data transfer rate of 1 gigabit or 1000 Mbit/s.
Known Issues and Troubleshooting
Since it is a driver, the Acer TravelMate 4740 Broadcom LAN driver can have conflicts with other software causing its malfunction, so it is important always to install new software/updates carefully. If the driver causes a failed network connection, one should troubleshoot by uninstalling and reinstalling the software using Device Manager.
Driver Information
The Acer TravelMate 4740 Broadcom LAN driver package version 12.4.0.3 comes with a readme.txt document that provides guidance on how to install and uninstall the software. It is important to always keep the driver updated since outdated drivers can cause conflicts, slow internet speeds, firewall errors, and security issues.