Switch the value from 802.11ax to 802.11ac to check if compatibility with your specific router improves. If stability returns, your router may require a firmware update to handle Wi-Fi 6 handshake protocols seamlessly.

: sudo apt update && sudo apt install git build-essential kernel-headers-$(uname -r) . Fedora : sudo dnf install kernel-headers kernel-devel git .

Download the latest RTL8852AE driver installer from your PC manufacturer's website but .

Download the latest driver package.

This indicates a temporary hardware or power-state hang. Shut down your PC, unplug the power cable (or remove the laptop battery if possible), wait 60 seconds, and turn it back on.

If you ever update your Linux kernel in the future, you will need to navigate back to this folder, run git pull , and repeat the make and sudo make install steps. Troubleshooting Common Installation Issues

Realtek does not publish drivers directly for consumers on their main website, but they release "Reference Drivers" to OEMs. Fortunately, third-party hardware repositories like Station-Drivers or Microsoft Update Catalog host them.

sudo apt install firmware-realtek # Debian/Ubuntu