Qualcomm WCN6856 Wi-Fi NetAdapter Driver

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This package contains the Qualcomm WCN6856 Wi-Fi driver. Wireless drivers help your operating system to communicate with wireless devices such as wireless cards and network interface controllers.
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Version

2.0.0.650, A00

Release date

21 Dec 2022

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.
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File Format: Update Package for MS Windows 32-Bit
File Name: Qualcomm-WCN6856-Wi-Fi-NetAdapter-Driver_RD6DC_WIN_2.0.0.650_A00_03.EXE
File Size: 26.65 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.
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MD5:
86ca3f05988a05be59e1bc624323e7bc
SHA1:
9839d777e6eb51aec0b5b869c7c19b1e7fdf0716
SHA-256:
982fd520ff0071c42b2f1a8d06549bf6f5f6d6c9cdf058b566233a19779aa204

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- After you install this package, the Qualcomm WCN6856 WLAN driver version that is displayed in Device Manager is v2.0.0.650.
- WLAN drivers take no more than 3 minutes to be installed on your system. You can install the updates in the background while using the system.
Qualcomm WCN6856 WDI WLAN driver
Dell Update Package Instructions

Note: Your system requires a restart after installing the driver. The restart can be deferred but must be completed to ensure that the update is installed.

Download
1. Click Download File.
2. When the File Download window is displayed, 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 the information in the dialog window.
3. Download and install any prerequisites that are 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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