All credits goes to THEBOSS619 (GitHub profile here) for this unlocked driver! Check the on-going discussion here.
I've added a simple script that automates the configuration of the Wi-Fi settings that works good in my environment. This may / may not work for your environment!
NOTE
If you are going to use this script for a video tutorial, PLEASE reference on your video where you got the script! This will make the support process easier! And don't forget to give a shoutout to @10MinuteSteamDeckGamer / ryanrudolf from the Philippines!
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- Do this at your own risk!
- This is for educational and research purposes only!
I've been using this unlocked driver since December 2022 and a lot of users are reporting success too. Just a standard disclaimer to protect myself from any liability.
If you prefer a video tutorial then click here.
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Uploaded the unlocked driver from here to this github repo for easy installation. Unlocked driver is based from the Windows Update Catalog dated Jun 26 2023.
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Edited the setup.bat so that both 2.4GHz and 5GHz networks will be available after installation.
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Added simple logic in setup.bat. Change from InterfaceName to InterfaceDescription.
- Uploaded the unlocked driver from here to this github repo for easy installation. Unlocked driver is based from the Windows Update Catalog dated Apr18 2023.
- Edited the setup.bat to include the configuration settings that works good in my environment. I am now getting a consistent ~1ms ping using the unlocked driver.
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Open a web browser and go to the url - https://github.com/ryanrudolfoba/SteamDeckWindowsFixForWiFi
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Click the green code button and press Download Zip.
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Go to the downloads folder and extract the zip.
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Go to the extracted folder. Right click Setup, then select Run-As Administrator.
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Wait for the install to finish. This will take several minutes!
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Once done, verify in Device Manager it will show up as RTK Killer Wifi. Driver date Apr18 2023.
The image on the left is a simple ping test using stock drivers.
The image on the right is a simple ping test after using the unlocked drivers and changing the WiFi settings.
Both tests are performed in the same spot - Steam Deck is on 2nd floor while WiFi AP is in a different floor.
Signal strength is at 100% for both test. Using the stock drivers there are random ping spikes, while using the unlocked drivers and changing the WiFi settings its a clean1-2ms. This helped alot in online games making it playable and enjoyable.
