Navigate to (Windows 10) or Windows Update (Windows 11). Click Check for updates .

Once installed, load the specific module for the RTL8852AE chip into the active Linux kernel: sudo modprobe rtw89_8852ae Use code with caution.

The Realtek RTL8852AE is a widely used WiFi 6 and Bluetooth 5.2 combo chip found in many modern laptops and desktop PCIe expansion cards. If you are experiencing frequent disconnections, slow speeds, or a missing wireless network icon, installing or updating the correct driver will resolve the issue.

sudo apt update && sudo apt install firmware-realtek sudo modprobe rtw89pci

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Before installing, verify the adapter:

Windows will scan the folder, locate the .inf file, and install the correct driver. Restart your PC to apply changes. Method 3: Official OEM Executable Installers

Enter your laptop's serial number or model name (e.g., "ThinkPad L15 Gen 2").

If the driver does not install automatically, click on , select Optional updates , and look for any listings under "Driver updates" labeled Realtek , Wireless , or RTL8852AE . Check the box and click Download & install . Method 2: Install via Device Manager (For Existing Drivers)

sudo update-initramfs -u sudo reboot

sudo apt update sudo apt install make gcc linux-headers-$(uname -r) build-essential git Use code with caution.

Open terminal and run: sudo apt update && sudo apt install git build-essential dkms

| Issue | Workaround | |--------------------------------------------|----------------------------------------------------------------------------| | Wi-Fi connects but drops frequently | Disable power saving: iwconfig wlan0 power off (add to rc.local) | | Bluetooth not working after suspend | Unload/reload btusb: rmmod btusb && modprobe btusb | | Driver fails to compile on kernel 6.8+ | Use lwfinger/rtw89 repo’s next branch | | Windows “No compatible driver found” | Manually point Device Manager to .inf file in extracted OEM folder |