In Device Manager, right-click the RTL8188CE, go to "Properties," and click the "Power Management" tab. Uncheck the box that says "Allow the computer to turn off this device to save power." This simple fix often resolves the most common stability issues associated with this driver on Windows 10.
Adapter disabled after sleep/hibernate:
The Realtek RTL8188CE is a wireless LAN adapter that supports the 802.11n standard, providing fast and reliable wireless connectivity. To ensure optimal performance and compatibility with Windows 10, it is essential to install the correct driver. Technical Paper: Deployment and Stability Analysis of the
The Realtek RTL8188CE Wireless LAN 802.11n PCI-E NIC Go to product viewer dialog for this item. Preferred: Download from your PC/laptop vendor support page
If your system has Bluetooth, it may interfere with the single antenna of the RTL8188CE. In Advanced settings, try → Disable (or set to "Enable for 802.11b/g" only). specifically on its modern software page, compatible drivers
specifically on its modern software page, compatible drivers are often grouped with other PCIe models.