Troubleshooting the Realtek 8822CE Wireless LAN: A Guide for Users

The Realtek 8822CE Wireless LAN 802.11ac PCI-E NIC has become a topic of concern for many users, including myself. If you find yourself encountering persistent WiFi issues with this card, I’d like to share my experience and some insights into potential solutions.

Background on the Issue

I own an ASUS TUF Gaming A15 FA506IV and have been using it without any major issues—until about two weeks ago. I started experiencing a frustrating problem where the WiFi would suddenly stop working, rendering my device unable to detect any networks. Adding to the confusion, the WLAN adapter would vanish from the Device Manager, even when the “Show hidden devices” option was enabled. At times, the option to enable WiFi simply disappeared altogether.

The initial episode happened last weekend. Despite restarting my Windows system, which seemed ineffective, the issue resolved itself unexpectedly the following day. However, this wasn’t an isolated incident. I faced the same issue again just yesterday and continued to struggle with the connection today.

Temporary Fixes and Ongoing Challenges

In moments of desperation, I’ve resorted to using the Windows 10 troubleshooter, which temporarily resets the WLAN adapter. However, the reprieve is short-lived—each outage has been progressively frustrating. Error codes such as “Code 10” and “Code 45” appeared in Device Manager, but each attempt to resolve the issue feels like a band-aid solution.

I’ve been scouring online forums and articles in search of reliable fixes. Many users report similar experiences with this WiFi card, but a definitive solution seems elusive. Some users suggest replacing the card altogether or opting for an external wireless adapter. While these are plausible solutions, my current circumstances, influenced by the ongoing pandemic, complicate acquiring new hardware.

Driver Concerns

Recently, I noticed Realtek issued a new driver for the 8822CE model, but the version on my device is newer. The confusion arises as the latest driver is dated September 6, 2020, while mine is version 2024.0.10.121. This raises the question: Could the driver be the root cause of my recurring issues?

Here’s a link to the latest driver for your reference: [Realtek 8822CE Wireless LAN Driver](https://drivers.softpedia.com/get/NETWORK-CARD/REALTEK/Realtek