A network device driver is a group of files that enable a network device to communicate with a computer’s operating system, and other computers and devices. They are essential for hardware-to-hardware and hardware-to-software interfacing.
For example, without a network driver, a Wi-Fi adapter could not “talk” to the computer’s modem, and you would not be able to access the Internet wirelessly.
Device driver, Interface, Network terms
Related information
- List of network drivers.