If the RD9700 driver refuses to install, your adapter might actually use a clone chip from CoreChip or DAVICOM. Try these alternatives:
How to check your chipset for real:
Q: Is the RD9700 driver compatible with Windows 11 24H2?
A: Yes, with a WHQL-signed driver from 2019 or later. The older 2013 drivers will fail. If the RD9700 driver refuses to install, your
Q: Why is my RD9700 limited to 100 Mbps?
A: The chipset is "Fast Ethernet" (10/100), not Gigabit. For Gigabit speeds, buy an adapter with the RTL8153 or AX88179 chipset.
Q: Can I use the Windows 10 driver on Windows 11?
A: Often yes, but you must use the manual "Have Disk" method. Windows 11’s automatic driver search may reject it. How to check your chipset for real:
Q: My adapter works but disconnects randomly. What do I do?
A: Disable IPv6 on the adapter (Settings → Network & Internet → Ethernet → Properties → Uncheck Internet Protocol Version 6).
The RD9700 is a low-cost, mass-produced chipset manufactured by Realtek (formerly Corechip) used in many generic USB 2.0 to Fast Ethernet (10/100 Mbps) adapters. It is commonly found in unbranded or white-label networking dongles. Q: Is the RD9700 driver compatible with Windows 11 24H2
Critical Note for Windows 11:
Unlike Windows 7/8, Windows 10 and 11 do not include native inbox drivers for the RD9700. The operating system may recognize a new USB device but will fail to enable the Ethernet adapter without a manual driver installation.
Once you have downloaded the driver, follow this precise method. We will use the manual installation via Device Manager, which bypasses the automatic installation failure.