PCI\VEN_10EC&DEV_8723

RTL8723AE PCIe Wireless Network Adapter driver

PCI\VEN_10EC&DEV_8723 is the Realtek Semiconductor Co., Ltd. RTL8723AE PCIe Wireless Network Adapter, a Wi-Fi device. Without its driver Windows shows a Network Controller with a yellow mark and no wireless networks. Get it from Windows Update or your PC maker first; the chip maker's own package is on support.microsoft.com.

Device details

Hardware IDPCI\VEN_10EC&DEV_8723
Device nameRTL8723AE PCIe Wireless Network Adapter
MakerRealtek Semiconductor Co., Ltd. (PCI vendor ID 10EC)
Device typeWi-Fi
Driver guideFind the right Wi-Fi driver

How to install the driver for RTL8723AE PCIe Wireless Network Adapter

  1. Confirm the ID. In Device Manager, right-click the device, open Properties, then Details, and pick Hardware Ids. The first line should start with PCI\VEN_10EC&DEV_8723.
  2. Try Windows Update. Settings, Windows Update, Advanced options, Optional updates. Wireless drivers are often offered here.
  3. Check your PC maker. Enter your model or serial number on its support site and look under Networking or Wireless.
  4. Use the chip maker's package. Update drivers through Device Manager in Windows (Microsoft) on support.microsoft.com. Our find the right wi-fi driver guide explains which package fits.
  5. Restart and check. Open the Wi-Fi list in the taskbar and connect to your network.

Other Realtek wi-fi IDs

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