Drivers _verified_ — Broadcom Nic

Broadcom (now a subsidiary of Avago Technologies) is one of the world’s leading manufacturers of network interface controllers (NICs). From servers in data centers to desktop PCs and embedded systems, Broadcom Ethernet controllers are ubiquitous. However, a NIC is only as good as the software that drives it. This piece explores what Broadcom NIC drivers are, why they matter, and how to manage them effectively. What Is a Broadcom NIC Driver? A driver is a low-level software program that allows an operating system (OS) to communicate with a hardware device. In the case of a Broadcom NIC, the driver translates generic network commands from the OS (Windows, Linux, VMware, etc.) into specific instructions that the Broadcom chipset understands.