Realtek Rtl8723ae Wireless Lan 802.11n Pci-e Nic Windows 10 Driver May 2026
The best driver for your specific hardware usually comes from your laptop’s manufacturer (e.g., HP, Dell, Lenovo, ASUS), as they customize the software for their specific antenna configuration.
| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| Device Name | Realtek RTL8723AE Wireless LAN 802.11n PCI-E NIC |
| Hardware ID (examples) | PCI\VEN_10EC&DEV_8723 |
| Driver Version Tested | 2023.1.1215.2016 or newer |
| Supported OS | Windows 10 (21H2, 22H2), Windows 11 |
| Architecture | x86, x64 | The best driver for your specific hardware usually
Before diving into drivers, let's clarify exactly what this hardware is. If your computer or motherboard was manufactured by
A: The RTL8723AE is supported by the rtl8xxxu driver in modern Linux kernels (5.4+). You do not need the Windows driver. Driver power management (if available in driver properties):
If your computer or motherboard was manufactured by a company (like HP, Dell, Lenovo), you might find a more compatible driver through their support website.
Fix:
There are three primary ways to install or update this driver on Windows 10.
