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):
Consumer Desktops;Desktops;Notebooks
HARDWARE PRODUCT MODEL(S):
HP Pro Mini 400 G9 Desktop PC
HP ZHAN 99 Pro Tower G1i AI
HP EliteDesk 8 Mini G1i Desktop AI PC
HP EliteDesk 8 Mini G2i Desktop Next Gen AI PC
HP ProBook 450 15.6 inch G9 Notebook PC
HP EliteDesk 8 Mini G1a Desktop PC
HP ProDesk 4 Mini G1i Desktop AI PC
HP OmniDesk Mini Desktop PC
HP Engage Flex Mini G2 Retail System
HP ProDesk 2 Tower G1i Desktop PC
HP OmniBook 3 14 Laptop
HP 200 G2Ri 14 Notebook
HP ProDesk 2 Tower G1iRE Desktop PC
HP OmniBook 3 14 inch Laptop Next Gen AI PC
HP ProDesk 2 Tower G1iR Desktop PC
HP Elite Mini 800 G9 Desktop PC
HP EliteOne 870 27 inch G9 All-in-One Desktop PC
HP ProDesk 2 G1i E Desktop
HP EliteDesk 8 Mini G1a Desktop Next Gen AI PC
HP EliteDesk 8 Mini G2a Desktop Next Gen AI PC
HP Elite Mini 600 G9 Desktop PC
HP ProBook 440 14 inch G9 Notebook PC
HP 200 G2i 14 inch Notebook PC
HP EliteOne 840 23.8 inch G9 All-in-One Desktop PC
HP Pro Mini 260 G9 Desktop PC
HP Elite Mini 805 G8 Desktop PC

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)
Microsoft Windows 11 version 26H2 (64-bit)
Windows 10 IoT Enterprise 2021 LTSC 64-bit

LANGUAGE(S): Global

WINDOWS UPDATE DRIVER-BIOS NAME LIST:
Realtek Net Driver Update (6102.24.144.0)
Realtek Net Driver Update (2024.10.231.0)
Realtek Net Driver Update (2024.0.4.208)
Realtek Net Driver Update (6001.10.357.0)
Realtek Net Driver Update (6101.19.137)
Realtek Net Driver Update (6001.15.164.600)
Realtek Net Driver Update (6001.16.175.0)

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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