The MSI GE40 2OL laptop comes installed with the Qualcomm LAN Driver version 2.1.0.13, specially designed for the 64- bit Windows Operating System. The driver is an important component that provides communication between the operating system, chipset, and peripheral LAN devices. It allows seamless data transfer between the laptop and the network devices, enabling a smooth Internet browsing, file sharing, and gaming experience.

Features

• Supports 10/100/1000MBPS data transfer rate
• Backward compatible with older network standards such as IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n
• Allows network device configuration through enhanced control panel applet
• PCI Express interface
• Supports multiple power management features

Specifications

• Manufacturer: MSI
• Device: GE40 2OL Laptop
• Processor: 4th generation Intel Core i7 processor
• Memory: 8 GB RAM
• Storage Capacity: 1 TB
• Operating System: 64-bit Windows 8.1 (free upgrade to Windows 10)
• Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 760M 2GB GDDR5
• LAN Chipset: Qualcomm Atheros Killer E2200

Using Technologies

• PCI Express v2.1
• Qualcomm Atheros Ethernet Virtual Network Interface (EVN) technology
• Killer bandwidth control
• Multicast/unicast Engine (MAX)
• E2400 Gigabit Ethernet Controller Support

Known Issues and Troubleshooting

The Qualcomm LAN driver has been known to experience some problems, one of the significant ones being Blue screen error triggered by NETIO.SYS file. Updating Windows to the latest version can fix the problem at times. Routers or Modem resets are other possible solutions. The MSI official support site provides a comprehensive list of methods to solve known issues along with step by step guides, software updates, and other methods.

Driver

MSI GE40 2OL Qualcomm LAN Driver version 2.1.0.13 64-bit is available for download on the official website of MSI. Installing the proper drivers for your laptop ensures proper performance, stability, and compatibility with the updated software. The driver package consists of .inf/.sys files essential for successfully running functions between the OS and the network device. The driver can also be updated using necessary tools to fill the gaps and holes identified in previous versions, thus enhancing performance.