latest driver for the Realtek RTL8821CE 802.11ac PCIe Adapter

[alterednote]

I can't find the latest driver for the Realtek RTL8821CE 802.11ac PCIe Adapter on the HP website. Where can I look for it? I'm looking for v2024,10.230.2

[NonSequitur777 · Accepted solution]

@alterednote,

Welcome to our HP Community forum!

You can try the following options to find the latest driver for the Realtek RTL8821CE 802.11ac PCIe Adapter (v2024.10.230.2 or newer):

1. Windows Update (Recommended First Step)

• Open Device Manager → Expand Network adapters
• Right-click Realtek RTL8821CE → Update driver
• Select Search automatically for drivers
• If an update is available, Windows will install it.

2. HP Support Website

• Go to HP Customer Support – Software and Driver Downloads
• Enter the HP laptop or desktop model → Check under "Network" drivers.
• If no new driver is listed, HP may not have published it yet.

3. Realtek’s Official Website (Direct Source)

• Visit Realtek’s download page: Realtek Official Drivers.
• download/install the RTL8821CE driver.

 

4. Third-Party OEM Sources (Caution Needed):

If Realtek’s site does not have the driver, some laptop manufacturers (e.g., Lenovo, ASUS) may provide it:

• Lenovo’s support site often lists newer Realtek drivers.
• Station-Drivers (https://www.station-drivers.com/) is an unofficial site that tracks Realtek drivers.

 

5. Microsoft Update Catalog Option:

Note: The driver version available on Realtek's site may not always be the latest. For the most recent updates, you can also check the Microsoft Update Catalog, which lists driver version 2024.10.230.2 as of November 24, 2024: https://www.catalog.update.microsoft.com/Search.aspx?q=Realtek+RTL8821CE+802.11ac+PCIe+Adapter

Installation Steps:

1. Download the Driver:

   • Visit the Microsoft Update Catalog link above.
   • Search for "Realtek RTL8821CE 802.11ac PCIe Adapter".
   • Locate version 2024.10.230.2 and download the appropriate file for your system (typically a .cab file).

2. Extract the .cab File:

   • Use a file extraction tool (like WinRAR or 7-Zip) to extract the contents of the .cab file to a folder.

3. Update the Driver:

   • Open Device Manager.
   • Expand the Network adapters section.
   • Right-click on Realtek RTL8821CE 802.11ac PCIe Adapter and select Update driver.
   • Choose Browse my computer for drivers.
   • Navigate to the folder where you extracted the driver files and proceed with the installation.

If you encounter any issues during this process or need further assistance, feel free to ask.

Kind Regards,

NonSequitur777