File Online

Lnx2Macs Realtek RTL81xx Driver goes Beta

Hi !

Due to the shortcomings of the current Realtek 81xx Hackintosh drivers (such as lack of or limited support of 8111E, 32/64-bit, sleep issues), I endeavored to port the Linux RTL81xx driver to OS X.

RealtekRTL81xx.kext is the result of this work, and it fully supports the RTL8168/RTL8111 family of NICs.

After weeks of coding, compiling, rebooting and debugging this, I can proudly say that its now ready for prime time !

Some highlights of the issues it fixes, and features provided are:

• Support for the following Realtek chips:
  • RTL8168 / RTL8168B / RTL8168C
  • RTL8111 / RTL8111B / RTL8111C / RTL8111CP / RTL8111D / RTL8111D(L) / RTL8111DP / RTL8111E
• Full 32-bit and 64-bit support
• Fixed Sleep/Wake issues
• Improved Auto-Negotiation
• Implemented negotiated-media reporting
• Improved stability and performance
• Numerous unreported/minor bug fixes

Over 80 members of the tonymacx86 Forum participated in 6 restricted beta-testing cycles, testing it on several platforms, P55, H55, X58.


November 12, 2010 Update: Now available as an Installer Package !

For more details, head on to the Realtek RTL81xx Mac OS X Driver project page.

Available link for download