v4.12.4
Current Version
macOS 11+
Required (macOS 13+ recommended)
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: Use a file extraction tool like 7‑Zip to extract the contents of the .exe or .cab driver file to a folder.
in your Device Manager, or is the WiFi option completely missing? Realtek RTL8852AE WiFi 6 802.11ax PCIe Adapter driver
: Search for your specific model at HP Support or use the HP Support Assistant to automate the process. Lenovo Users : Visit the Lenovo Support site and search for " " or your ThinkPad model.
If you downloaded a driver package that contains files like .inf , .sys , and .cat , follow these steps: Extract the downloaded archive folder to your desktop.
In some cases, such as when you need to install drivers during the Windows setup process (OOBE), you may need to perform a manual installation using the INF file. This method is also useful if the standard installer fails or you prefer to manually manage driver files.
By following this guide—specifically using the Microsoft Update Catalog or disabling power saving—you have a 90% chance of achieving stable WiFi 6 speeds. For the remaining 10% of users, save your sanity and buy an Intel AX210. Your time is worth more than the $25 savings.
Follow the on-screen prompts, restart your PC, and reconnect to your Wi-Fi network.
| Distro | Command | |-----------------|---------------------------------------------------------------| | Ubuntu 22.04 | sudo apt install rtw89-dkms (if available from PPA) | | Fedora 38+ | sudo dnf install akmod-rtw89 (RPM Fusion required) | | Arch Linux | yay -S rtw89-dkms-git |
Check the box that says and click Uninstall . Run the installer .exe file you downloaded in Step 1.
To ensure stability and peak performance, it is highly recommended to use official drivers from your device manufacturer (e.g., HP Support Community
(Canonical’s driver maintainer)
Before starting, confirm you have the , not the similar RTL8852BE or RTL8852CE.
A: Yes. It is fully supported on Windows 11 21H2 and later, as well as Windows 10 64‑bit 1809 and later.
Excellent way to get short clips from the Internet.
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Reliable, efficient, sleek. Does what it claims and more. : Use a file extraction tool like 7‑Zip
Love this app. It is so easy to paste in a link to a page with a video and then download the file. Lenovo Users : Visit the Lenovo Support site
Install a browser extension to send links to Downie from your browser with a single click.
Try the User-Guided Extraction for downloading images and content from sites not supported out of the box.
Set postprocessing to Audio Only to download just the audio.
: Use a file extraction tool like 7‑Zip to extract the contents of the .exe or .cab driver file to a folder.
in your Device Manager, or is the WiFi option completely missing? Realtek RTL8852AE WiFi 6 802.11ax PCIe Adapter driver
: Search for your specific model at HP Support or use the HP Support Assistant to automate the process. Lenovo Users : Visit the Lenovo Support site and search for " " or your ThinkPad model.
If you downloaded a driver package that contains files like .inf , .sys , and .cat , follow these steps: Extract the downloaded archive folder to your desktop.
In some cases, such as when you need to install drivers during the Windows setup process (OOBE), you may need to perform a manual installation using the INF file. This method is also useful if the standard installer fails or you prefer to manually manage driver files.
By following this guide—specifically using the Microsoft Update Catalog or disabling power saving—you have a 90% chance of achieving stable WiFi 6 speeds. For the remaining 10% of users, save your sanity and buy an Intel AX210. Your time is worth more than the $25 savings.
Follow the on-screen prompts, restart your PC, and reconnect to your Wi-Fi network.
| Distro | Command | |-----------------|---------------------------------------------------------------| | Ubuntu 22.04 | sudo apt install rtw89-dkms (if available from PPA) | | Fedora 38+ | sudo dnf install akmod-rtw89 (RPM Fusion required) | | Arch Linux | yay -S rtw89-dkms-git |
Check the box that says and click Uninstall . Run the installer .exe file you downloaded in Step 1.
To ensure stability and peak performance, it is highly recommended to use official drivers from your device manufacturer (e.g., HP Support Community
(Canonical’s driver maintainer)
Before starting, confirm you have the , not the similar RTL8852BE or RTL8852CE.
A: Yes. It is fully supported on Windows 11 21H2 and later, as well as Windows 10 64‑bit 1809 and later.
