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The driver or software for your Intel component might have been changed or replaced by the computer manufacturer. We recommend you work with your computer manufacturer before installing our driver so you don’t lose features or customizations.

Intel PROSet/Wireless Software is recommended for IT administrators, large corporations, universities, and medical centers. Smaller organizations may also find the installation and deployment features useful. 

Key Issues Fixed and Changes:

- On a system which supports Modern Standby, the WiFi network connection may be lost after entering Sleep mode.
- WiFi icon in the taskbar may show a red “X” and the list of available wireless networks indicates “No WiFi networks found”.
- When trying to connect to Miracast after resuming from Sleep, Windows error message displayed: "Your PC or mobile device doesn't support Miracast, so it can't project wirelessly".
- After system reboot, yellow bang (!) may appear in Device Manager under Intel Wireless Adapter
- Repeatedly connecting and disconnecting Miracast may lead to an eventual failure. System reboot required for Miracast recovery

How to install:

- Download the file to a folder on your PC.
- Double click on the file to launch installation.

This download is valid for the products listed below:

- Intel Dual Band Wireless-AC 3160
- Intel Dual Band Wireless-AC 3165
- Intel Dual Band Wireless-AC 3168
- Intel Dual Band Wireless-AC 7260
- Intel Dual Band Wireless-AC 7260 for Desktop
- Intel Dual Band Wireless-AC 7265
- Intel Dual Band Wireless-AC 8260
- Intel Dual Band Wireless-AC 8265
- Intel Dual Band Wireless-AC 8265 Desktop Kit
- Intel Dual Band Wireless-N 7260
- Intel Dual Band Wireless-N 7265
- Intel PROSet/Wireless Software
- Intel Tri-Band Wireless-AC 17265
- Intel Tri-Band Wireless-AC 18260
- Intel Tri-Band Wireless-AC 18265
- Intel Wireless-AC 9260
- Intel Wireless-AC 9461
- Intel Wireless-AC 9560
- Intel Wireless-N 7260
- Intel Wireless-N 7265

About Wireless LAN Drivers:

Windows OSes usually apply a generic driver that allows systems to recognize the wireless component. However, in order to use all available features of this hardware, you must install the appropriate drivers.

Enabling the wireless card allows systems to read chipset information and manufacturer name, as well as connect to a network without using an Ethernet cable.

Updating the driver version can resolve different compatibility issues, fix related errors spotted throughout the product's usage, add support for new operating systems, improve transfer speed, as well as bring various other changes.

As for applying this release, the installation steps should not pose to much of a challenge since each producer intends to make the procedure as easy as possible: just download the package, run the setup, and follow the on-screen instructions.

Bear in mind that we do not recommend you install this release on OSes other than the specified ones even though other platforms might also be suitable. Also, when the update has finished, do perform a restart to ensure that all changes take effect properly.

Therefore, if you wish to apply this package, click the download button, and setup the wireless card on your system. Moreover, if you want to stay “updated one minute ago,” check with our website as often as possible.