TITLE: Realtek RTL8xxx Wireless LAN Drivers
VERSION: 1.0.0.281 REV: S PASS: 1
DESCRIPTION:
This package contains the driver installation package for the Realtek RTL8821CE,
RTL8822BE, RTL8822CE, RTL8851BE, RTL8852AE, RTL8852BE, and RTL8852CE wireless
LAN Controllers in supported computer models using a supported Windows 10 or
Windows 11 operating system.
PURPOSE: Routine
SOFTPAQ NUMBER: sp173191
SOFTPAQ FILE NAME: sp173191.exe
SOFTPAQ MD5: 3D26F127B7F1AD15FE312943F3F89042
SUPERSEDES: sp172538
EFFECTIVE DATE: May 22, 2026
CATEGORY: Driver-Network
SSM SUPPORTED: Yes

PRODUCT TYPE(S):
;Desktops;Notebooks
HARDWARE PRODUCT MODEL(S):
HP ProDesk 2 Tower G1i Desktop PC
HP ProDesk 2 Tower G1iRE Desktop PC
HP ProDesk 2 Tower G1iR Desktop PC
HP ProDesk 2 G1i E Desktop

OPERATING SYSTEM(S):
Microsoft Windows 10 version 2004 (64-bit)
Microsoft Windows 10 version 20H2 (64-bit)
Microsoft Windows 10 version 21H1 (64-bit)
Microsoft Windows 10 version 21H2 (64-bit)
Microsoft Windows 10 version 22H2 (64-bit)
Microsoft Windows 11 IoT Enterprise LTSC 24H2 (64-bit)
Microsoft Windows 11 version 21H2 (64-bit)
Microsoft Windows 11 version 22H2 (64-bit)
Microsoft Windows 11 version 23H2 (64-bit)
Microsoft Windows 11 version 24H2 (64-bit)
Microsoft Windows 11 version 25H2 (64-bit)
Windows 10 IoT Enterprise 2021 LTSC 64-bit

LANGUAGE(S): Global

DEVICES SUPPORTED:
PCI\VEN_10EC&DEV_8179&SUBSYS_8317103C="Realtek RTL8188EE 802.11b/g/n WiFi
Adapter"
PCI\VEN_10EC&DEV_D723&SUBSYS_8319103C="Realtek RTL8723DE Wireless LAN 802.11n
PCIe Adapter"
PCI\VEN_10EC&DEV_C821&SUBSYS_831A103C="Realtek RTL8821CE Wireless LAN 802.11ac
PCIe Adapter"
PCI\VEN_10EC&DEV_B822&SUBSYS_831B103C="Realtek RTL8822BE Wireless LAN 802.11ac
PCIe Adapter"
PCI\VEN_10EC&DEV_8179&SUBSYS_804B103C="Realtek RTL8188EE 802.11b/g/n Wi-Fi
Adapter"
PCI\VEN_10EC&DEV_B723&SUBSYS_804C103C="Realtek RTL8723BE 802.11b/g/n Wi-Fi
Adapter"
PCI\VEN_10EC&DEV_B723&SUBSYS_804D103C="Realtek RTL8723BE 802.11b/g/n Wi-Fi
Adapter"
PCI\VEN_10EC&DEV_B723&SUBSYS_8167103C="Realtek RTL8723BE 802.11b/g/n WiFi
Adapter"
PCI\VEN_10EC&DEV_B723&SUBSYS_81C1103C="Realtek RTL8723BE 802.11b/g/n WiFi
Adapter"
PCI\VEN_10EC&DEV_8179&SUBSYS_81BF103C="Realtek RTL8188EE 802.11b/g/n WiFi
Adapter"
PCI\VEN_10EC&DEV_8179&SUBSYS_197D103C="Realtek RTL8188EE 802.11b/g/n WiFi
Adapter"
PCI\VEN_10EC&DEV_B723&SUBSYS_2231103C="Realtek RTL8723BE 802.11b/g/n WiFi
Adapter"
PCI\VEN_10EC&DEV_B822&SUBSYS_840B103C="Realtek RTL8822BE Wireless LAN 802.11ac
PCIe Adapter"
PCI\VEN_10EC&DEV_C822&SUBSYS_85F7103C="Realtek RTL8822CE Wireless LAN 802.11ac
PCIe Adapter"
PCI\VEN_10EC&DEV_C821&SUBSYS_884D103C="Realtek RTL8821CE Wireless LAN 802.11ac
PCIe Adapter"
PCI\VEN_10EC&DEV_8852&SUBSYS_88E1103C="Realtek RTL8852AE WiFi 6 PCIe Adapter"
PCI\VEN_10EC&DEV_A85A&SUBSYS_88E2103C="Realtek RTL8852AE WiFi 6 PCIe Adapter"
PCI\VEN_10EC&DEV_B852&SUBSYS_88E3103C="Realtek RTL8852BE WiFi 6 PCIe Adapter"
PCI\VEN_10EC&DEV_C852&SUBSYS_88E5103C="Realtek RTL8852CE Wireless LAN WiFi 6E
PCI-E NIC"
PCI\VEN_10EC&DEV_B85B&SUBSYS_88E6103C="Realtek RTL8852BE WiFi 6 PCIe Adapter"
USB\VID_0BDA&PID_B00E="Realtek Bluetooth 4.2 Adapter"
PCI\VEN_10EC&DEV_B851&SUBSYS_88E7103C="Realtek RTL8851BE WiFi 6 802.11ax PCIe
Adapter"
PCI\VEN_10EC&DEV_B520&SUBSYS_88E9103C="Realtek RTL8852BEVT WiFi 6 802.11ax PCIe
Adapter"
PCI\VEN_10EC&DEV_892B&SUBSYS_88F0103C="Realtek RTL8892AE-VS WiFi 7 802.11be PCIe
Adapter"
USB\VID_0BDA&PID_B892="Realtek Wireless Bluetooth Adapter"

ENHANCEMENTS:
For RTL8922AE-VS:
- Adds support for the India 6 GHz regulatory domain.

For RTL8852CE:
- Improves performance during network roaming.
- Adds support for the India 6 GHz regulatory domain.

- Provides the following drivers:
RTL8723BE/RTL8188EE, version 2024.0.4.208 (EOL, with Windows 10 19H1 WHQL)
RTL8822CE/RTL8822BE/RTL8821CE, version 2024.10.231.0
RTL8851BE/RTL8852BE-VT, version 6101.19.137.0
RTL8852AE, version 6001.10.357.0
RTL8852BE/RTL8852BE-VS, version 6001.15.164.600
RTL8852CE, version 6001.16.175.
RTL8922AE-VS, version 6102.24.144.0
FIXES:
For RTL8922AE-VS:
- Fixes an issue where the WLAN connection may drop when connected to enterprise
access points.
- Improves Miracast performance on Realtek wireless cards.
- Fixes an issue where devices cannot connect to a 2.4 GHz mobile hotspot while
the system is connected to a 5 GHz network.
- Fixes an issue where WLAN and Bluetooth devices may be missing after a system
reboot.

For RTL8852BEVT / RTL8851BE:
- Fixes an issue where the WLAN connection may drop when connected to enterprise
access points.
- Improves Miracast performance on Realtek wireless cards.
- Fixes an issue where devices cannot connect to a 2.4 GHz mobile hotspot while
the system is connected to a 5 GHz network.

For RTL8852CE:
- Fixes an issue that may cause a system blue screen error with error code 0X7C.
- Fixes an issue where WLAN and Bluetooth devices may be missing after a system
reboot.

For RTL8852BE / RTL8852BE-VS:
- Fixes an issue where the WLAN connection may drop when connected to enterprise
access points.
- Improves Miracast performance on Realtek wireless cards.

PREREQUISITES: NONE
HOW TO USE:
1. Download the file by clicking the Download or Obtain Software button and
saving the file to a folder on your hard drive (make a note of the folder where
the downloaded file is saved).

2. Double-click the downloaded file and follow the on-screen instructions.

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