Intel's most recent software release, version is designed to provide driver support for various Intel Wireless Adapters, including the new Wi-Fi 7 BE202 and BE200 models. This package is specifically compatible with 64-bit versions of Windows 10 and Windows 11 operating systems. The driver package version supports multiple adapter models such as BE202, BE200, AX411, AX211, AX210, AX203, AX201, AX200, AX101, 9560, 9462, 9461, and 9260. It is important to note that some drivers included may not have been updated from the previous release, and installation of this new package is unnecessary if the current driver version matches the one provided. For users of the latest Intel Wi-Fi 7 products, like the BE202 and BE200, it is crucial to understand that while these devices are designed to support the 6GHz band, full functionality is dependent on support from the operating system, specifically Windows 11. Currently, due to pending support from Windows 11, these Wi-Fi 7 products will operate with Wi-Fi 6E capabilities. The BE200 model, in particular, will support Wi-Fi 6E and features such as 320 MHz/4K QAM, known as Extremely High Throughput (EHT), by default when connected to a Wi-Fi 7 router or access point.
As of the release of package 23.50.0, Intel has discontinued including drivers for certain older products, such as the Intel Dual Band Wireless-AC 7265 (Rev. D), 3168, and 3165 adapters. Users needing drivers for these discontinued items should refer to Intel's dedicated driver support pages for these models. Additionally, starting from the 22.220.0 release, the software package has ceased to include drivers for the Intel Dual Band Wireless-AC 8260 and 8265. For users of these models, drivers are available on Intel's official driver support site. To install, users should run the executable file suitable for the 64-bit configurations of Windows 10 and Windows 11. It is recommended to verify whether your Windows 10 system is 32-bit or 64-bit before installation, as the Windows 11 support is exclusively available for 64-bit systems.
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 product(s) listed below.
| Product Name | Category |
|---|---|
| Intel Wi-Fi 7 BE202 | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Intel Wi-Fi 7 BE200 | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX203 | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Intel Wi-Fi 6E AX411 (Gig+) | Wi-Fi 6E |
| Intel Wi-Fi 6E AX211 (Gig+) | Wi-Fi 6E |
| Intel Wi-Fi 6E AX210 (Gig+) | Wi-Fi 6E |
| Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX200 (Gig+) | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX201 (Gig+) | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX101 | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Intel Wi-Fi 6 (Gig+) Desktop Kit | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Intel Wireless-AC 9560 | Wireless-AC |
| Intel Wireless-AC 9462 | Wireless-AC |
| Intel Wireless-AC 9461 | Wireless-AC |
| Intel Wireless-AC 9260 | Wireless-AC |
| Intel Dual Band Wireless-AC 9260 Embedded IoT Kit | Wireless-AC |
| Intel Dual Band Wireless-AC 9260 Industrial IoT Kit | Wireless-AC |
| Intel Dual Band Wireless-N 7265 | Wireless-N |
| Intel Wireless-N 7265 | Wireless-N |
| Intel Dual Band Wireless-AC 7265 | Wireless-AC |
| Intel Dual Band Wireless-AC 3168 | Wireless-AC |
| Intel Dual Band Wireless-AC 3165 | Wireless-AC |
Editor's Note:
Important Notice
This software package includes drivers for Intel® Wi-Fi 7 products* - Intel® Wi-Fi 7 BE202, Intel® Wi-Fi 7 BE201 and Intel® Wi-Fi 7 BE200 (*please see Notes below).
Purpose
The 23.70.2 package installs the Windows® 10 or Windows 11* Wi-Fi drivers for the following Intel® Wireless Adapters:
Windows® 10 64-bit/ Windows 11*
23.70.2.3 for BE202, BE201, BE200, AX411, AX211, AX210, AX203, AX201, AX200, AX101, 9560, 9462, 9461, 9260
Notes
Drivers for certain Intel Wireless Adapters may not have been updated and are the same as the previous package. You do not need to install this package if the version of the driver is the same.
For the new Intel® Wi-Fi 7 products - Intel® Wi-Fi 7 BE202, Intel® Wi-Fi 7 BE201 and Intel® Wi-Fi 7 BE200
All Intel® Wi-Fi 7 products support the 6GHz band for Wi-Fi. Usage of the 6GHz band relies on Microsoft Windows (Windows 11*) Operating System support. The products have limited functionality on Windows® 10.
The Wi-Fi 7 features are not currently available because of pending OS global availability (Windows 11* 24H2). As a result, after installing the drivers, the Intel® Wi-Fi 7 products function with Wi-Fi 6E capabilities on Windows 11*.
The Intel’s Wi-Fi 7 products Intel® Wi-Fi 7 BE201 and Intel® Wi-Fi 7 BE200 will support Wi-Fi 6E + 320 MHz/4K QAM (known as EHT - Extremely High Throughput) by default when connecting to a Wi-Fi 7 wireless router/AP.
From the release 23.50.0 package onwards, this software no longer includes drivers for discontinued products Intel® Dual Band Wireless-AC 7265 (Rev. D), Intel® Dual Band Wireless-AC 3168 and Intel® Wireless-AC 3165. For 7265 (Rev. D), 3168 and 3165 Wi-Fi drivers, see Intel® Wireless Wi-Fi Drivers for Wireless Products 7265(Rev. D), 3168 and 3165.
From the release 22.220.0 package onwards, this software no longer includes drivers for discontinued wireless products: Intel® Dual Band Wireless-AC 8260 and Intel® Dual Band Wireless-AC 8265. For 8260 and 8265 Wi-Fi drivers, see Intel® Wireless Wi-Fi Drivers for Intel® Dual Band Wireless-AC 8260 and Intel® Dual Band Wireless-AC 8265.
Wireless products Intel® Wireless 7265 Family (Rev. C), Intel® Dual Band Wireless-AC 3160 and Intel® Wireless 7260 Family adapters have been End-of-Life (EOL) and drivers are no longer available.
Why do I see a different driver version with my Intel® Wireless 7265 Family adapters?
From the Wi-Fi release 22.100.X package onwards, there will be one INF file as part of the installation package that will support all Intel Wi-Fi 6E adapters. The INF file (Netwtw06e.INF) will provide installation support for current and newer Wi-Fi 6E adapters.
