---
name: "rtwn_pci"
section: "4"
platform: "freebsd"
package: "base"
version: "16.0-CURRENT-20261027-61c70dc16a79"
release: "FreeBSD 16.0-CURRENT (2026-10-27)"
platforms: ["freebsd"]
url: "https://new.carta.tech/rtwn_pci"
---

# rtwn\_pci(4)

Realtek wireless rtwn network driver PCI/PCIe support

## NAME

**rtwn\_pci** – Realtek wireless rtwn network driver PCI/PCIe support

## SYNOPSIS

To compile this driver into the kernel, place the following lines in your kernel configuration file:

**device rtwn** **device rtwn\_pci** **device pci** **device wlan**

## DESCRIPTION

The **rtwn\_pci** driver provides support for PCIe wireless network devices to the [rtwn(4)](/rtwn/4.md) driver.

Both RTL8188CE and RTL8188EE are highly integrated 802.11n adapters that combines a MAC, a 1T1R capable baseband and an RF in a single chip. They are operate in the 2GHz spectrum only.

## HARDWARE

The **rtwn\_pci** driver supports the following PCIe Wi-Fi devices:

- Realtek 802.11n wireless 8188  (RTL8188EE)

- Realtek 802.11n wireless 8192  (RTL8192CE)

## SEE ALSO

[pci(4)](/pci/4.md), [rtwn(4)](/rtwn/4.md), [rtwn\_usb(4)](/rtwn_usb/4.md), [rtwnfw(4)](/rtwnfw/4.md)