Intel PROSet/Wireless Driver/Software 20.40.0 for Windows 8.1 Download

Posted at November 2, 2024 by PCI-DB Team

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Device Name	Intel PROSet/Wireless Driver/Software 20.40.0 for Windows 8.1
Category	Network Card
Manufacturer	INTEL
File Size	75.4 MB
Supported OS	Windows 8.1

Intel PROSet/Wireless Driver/Software 20.40.0 for Windows 8.1 Description

Intel PROSet/Wireless WiFi Software is recommended for end users, including home users and business customers who do not need advanced IT administrator tools.

Key Issues Fixed and Changes:

- WiFi unable to connect to access points after resume from hibernation mode.
- After resume from hibernation mode, sporadically cannot connect to Miracast display.
- WiFi icon signal strength in scan list shows differently before/after connecting to an access point.
- Unable to connect to an access point when it is set to channel 13 (does not apply to North America).
- After successful installation of WiFi drivers, WiFi icon in the taskbar may show a red “X”.
- Unable to associate to new access points after resume from Sleep.
- After uninstalling WiFi driver using Program and Features, BSOD occurs during reboot.
- Error message occurs when creating a new WiFi profile with 802.11w as security type.
- After several computer restarts, the Network icon in taskbar displays LAN rather than WiFi.
 

Intel PROSet/Wireless WiFi Software version = 20.40.0

- Driver version = 19.10.11.2 for Windows 8.1 for 18265, 8265, 3168, 18260, 8260, 17265, 7265 (Rev. D) and 3165.
- Driver version = 18.33.12.2 for Windows 8.1 for 7265 (Rev. C), 7260, and 3160.

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-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.

  It is highly recommended to always use the most recent driver version available.

Try to set a system restore point before installing a device driver. This will help if you installed an incorrect or mismatched driver. Problems can arise when your hardware device is too old or not supported any longer.

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