Intel(R) Wireless-AC 3160 Wireless Driver

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This package provides the driver for the Intel(R) Wireless-AC 3160 Wireless and is supported on the Inspiron 20 Model 3048 running the following Windows operating systems: Windows 7.
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Fixes & Enhancements

Fixes:
- Not Applicable
Enhancements:
- Update driver to compatible with 3160 AC 2nd source
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Version

17.0.6, A01

Release date

30 Sept 2014

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: 3048_Network_Driver_FV5HH_WN_17.0.6_A01.EXE
File Size: 158.55 MB
This is a large file. Depending on your connection speed, it may take some time to download.
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.
To ensure the integrity of your download, please verify the checksum value.
MD5:
ed2e6c8dc50f708afc3e6be75b85d90a
SHA1:
37bb156a57c6f42c164ba9571b904439b538aa96
SHA-256:
547f834fb25e00900f5b60dc9591a986a21d09052b3c7a91fedd929155bb7e57
File Format: ZipPack External
File Name: WiFi_Intel_W7_64_A01_Setup-FV5HH_ZPE.exe
File Size: 149.39 MB
This is a large file. Depending on your connection speed, it may take some time to download.
Format Description:
This file contains a compressed (or zipped) set of files. Download the file to a folder on your hard drive, and then run (double-click) it to unzip the set of files. Follow the instructions to complete the installation.
To ensure the integrity of your download, please verify the checksum value.
MD5:
c9d77916e5d9f690dad82db6d8099cc2
SHA1:
4795195e0188dc5b55724299aa54347920eb06af
SHA-256:
ea337da4f50bdf819b023ec642e6a8916a941aa7f5458a598e659f1c2c0c3573

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Intel Wireless-AC 3160 Wireless
[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.

[ZipPack Package Instructions]

Download

1.Click Download File to download the file.
2. When the File Download window appears, click Save or Save this program to disk and click OK. The Save In: window appears.
3. From the Save In: field, click the down arrow then click to select Desktop and click Save. The file will download to your desktop.
4. If the Download Complete window appears, click Close. The file icon appears on your desktop.

Installation

1.Double-click the new icon on the desktop
2.The Self-Extracting window appears and prompts you to extract or unzip to "C:\DELL\DRIVERS\FV5HH". Write down this path so the executable (I.e.Setup.exe) file can be found later.
3. The Self-Extractor window appears.
4. Click OK.
5. After completing the file extraction, if the Self-Extractor window is still open, close it.
6. Click Start button and then click Run.
7. Type "C:\DELL\DRIVERS\FV5HH" in the Open textbox and then click OK.
8. Follow the on-screen installation instructions.

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