Realtek Rtl8723ae Wireless Lan 802.11n Pci-e Nic Windows 10 Driver

If you don't see it: Look for an "Unknown device" or a device under "Other devices" with a yellow triangle. This means the driver is missing entirely.

If you see it with a yellow exclamation mark: The driver is installed but malfunctioning (Code 10, Code 43, etc.).

If it appears normal: Right-click it > Properties > Driver tab. Check the Driver Version. For Windows 10, ideal versions are 2023.1.1215.2015, 2024.10.28.101, or any version dated after 2020. If you don't see it: Look for an

Sometimes, drivers are distributed through Windows Update.

| 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 | Try these sources in order: | Source |

Modern routers default to 802.11ac or ax. The RTL8723AE only does 802.11n. In the same Advanced tab:

Try these sources in order:

| Source | Example Model | Link Note | |--------|--------------|------------| | Lenovo Support | G500, G505, G405 | Search “RTL8723AE driver” on Lenovo’s site | | HP Support | Pavilion G6, 2000 | Use HP’s driver assistant | | Acer Support | Aspire E1, V5 series | | | Realtek (archive) | – | Use 3rd-party driver repos carefully |

Direct driver filename example:
Wireless_LAN_Realtek_v2023.19.1201.2016_Win10_Win8.1_Win8_Win7 Before you download anything, confirm you actually need

A: The RTL8723AE is supported by the rtl8xxxu driver in modern Linux kernels (5.4+). You do not need the Windows driver.

Before you download anything, confirm you actually need a new driver.