Intel 8260/7265/7260/3165/3160 WiFi Driver

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This package provides the driver for the Intel 8260/7265/7260/3165/3160 WiFi and is supported on VOSTRO models that are running the following Windows Operating Systems: Windows 8.1 64-bit.
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Fixes & Enhancements

Fixes
- Fixed WiFi roaming may cause limited connection
- Fixed WiFi icon may show red X after resuming from hibernation

Enhancements
- Improved network connection reliability
- Improved compatibility with Intel Management Engine FW
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Version

18.40.0.9, A07

Release date

15 Aug 2016

Download Type

Driver

Category

Network, Ethernet & Wireless

Importance

Recommended
Dell Technologies recommends applying this update during your next scheduled update cycle. The update contains changes to maintain overall system health. It ensures that the system software remains current and compatible with other system modules (firmware, BIOS, drivers, and software) and may include other new features.
Available formats
File Format: Update Package for MS Windows 32-Bit
File Name: Network_Driver_6WJ9V_WN32_18.40.0.9_A07.EXE
File Size: 213.85 MB
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Format Description:
Dell Update Packages (DUP) in Microsoft Windows 32bit format have been designed to run on Microsoft Windows 64bit Operating Systems. Dell Update Packages (DUP) in Microsoft Windows 64bit format will only run on Microsoft Windows 64bit Operating Systems. When selecting a device driver update be sure to select the one that is appropriate for your operating system.
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MD5:
b035913ba747caa8aafef5f35583a097
SHA1:
24ae221ab9d5ae48cefaa03b90902a889ba4c6da
SHA-256:
7ea381085e09e9874c52cec50f1eb0c19b68f4be6a67e28e6a9f695bcba1362c

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Intel 3160 802.11 b/g/n
Intel 3165 802.11 a/b/g/n
Intel Dual Band Wireless AC 3160 WiFi
Intel Dual Band Wireless AC 3165 WiFi
Intel Dual Band Wireless-AC 3160 WiFi
Intel Dual Band Wireless-AC 3165
Intel Dual Band Wireless-AC 3165/8260 WiFi
Intel PROSet/Wireless 3160 WLAN
Intel PROSet/Wireless 3165 Wifi
Intel Wireless 3160 WiFi
Intel Wireless 3165 Wifi
Intel Wireless-AC 3160 Wireless
Intel(R) Dual Band Wireless 3160
Intel(R) Wireless-N 3160 WiFi
Dell Update Package Instructions

Download

1. Click Download File to download the file.
2. When the File Download window appears, click Save to save the file to your hard drive.

Installation

1. Browse to the location where you downloaded the file and double-click the new file.
2. Read over the release information presented in the dialog window.
3. Download and install any prerequisites identified in the dialog window before proceeding.
4. Click the Install button.
5. Follow the remaining prompts to perform the update.

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