Uncheck the box that says and click OK . Limited Connectivity / No Internet Access
Windows 11 may block the driver because it lacks a modern digital signature.
Because there is no official Windows 11 automated installer ( .exe ) for this hardware, you must force Windows to recognize the driver manually. Open Device Manager Press the simultaneously. Select Device Manager from the pop-up menu. Locate the Faulty Adapter
The RD9700 is a "Fast Ethernet" controller, meaning it is hardware-limited to a maximum speed of . It will not achieve Gigabit speeds (1000 Mbps), regardless of the driver used or your internet plan's bandwidth. Uncheck the box that says and click OK
While the RD9700 USB 2.0 to Fast Ethernet adapter is a budget solution, it can work reliably in Windows 11 if you have the correct, compatible driver. Following the steps above to download and manually install the driver should get your wired network connection up and running, providing a stable alternative to Wi-Fi.
Do not download from generic “driver update” websites (DriverGuide, DriverEasy, etc.), which often bundle adware or outdated unsigned drivers. Only use the following sources:
Windows incorrectly misidentifies the network adapter as an unconfigured USB hub or standard input device. Open Device Manager Press the simultaneously
Press or F7 to select "Disable driver signature enforcement." 2. Use the "SR9700" Alternative
For a better, more reliable experience, you might consider a more modern . These often use a different chipset (e.g., from Realtek or ASIX) and generally offer better performance and plug-and-play compatibility with Windows 11. While they are a bit more expensive, the difference in speed and reliability is often worth the extra cost.
💡 If you are using this for a laptop without an Ethernet port, consider upgrading to a USB 3.0 to Gigabit (10/100/1000) adapter in the future. Those use "Realtek" or "ASIX" chipsets, which are natively supported by Windows 11 without any manual downloads. If you're still having trouble, let me know: What error message do you see in Device Manager? It will not achieve Gigabit speeds (1000 Mbps),
During the driver update process (Step 4 above), choose .
Click . Select Network adapters from the list and click Next . Click the Have Disk... button.