PCI\VEN_10EC&DEV_B821

Wi-Fi driver

PCI\VEN_10EC&DEV_B821 is the Realtek Semiconductor Co., Ltd. RTL8821CE PCIe 802.11ac Wireless Network Controller, 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 realtek.com.

Download from realtek.comFull guide: Realtek RTL8821CE driver

Device details

Hardware IDPCI\VEN_10EC&DEV_B821
Device nameRTL8821CE PCIe 802.11ac Wireless Network Controller
MakerRealtek Semiconductor Co., Ltd. (PCI vendor ID 10EC)
Device typeWi-Fi
Driver guideRealtek RTL8821CE driver
Latest official packageRealtek WLAN PCI Express driver 2023.56.0502.2017, 2018/08/22

How to install the driver for RTL8821CE PCIe 802.11ac Wireless Network Controller

  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_B821.
  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. Realtek WLAN PCI Express driver on realtek.com. Our realtek rtl8821ce driver guide explains which package fits.
  5. Restart and check. Open the Wi-Fi list in the taskbar and connect to your network.

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