Intel 9260/9560/18265/8265/7265/3165 WiFi Driver

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This package contains the driver for Intel 9260, 9560,18265, 8265, 7265, and 3165 WiFi. The package is supported on Dell Latitude, Precision, and OptiPlex systems that run Windows 10 (64-bit) operating system. Wireless driver is the software that helps your operating system to communicate effectively with wireless devices such as wireless cards and network adapters.
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Fixes & Enhancements

Fixes:
- Regular Update for Major Release.

Enhancements:
- This release contains certified drivers for the Windows 10 April 2018 Update and the Windows 10 October 2018 Update.
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Version

21.0.0.1087, A20

Release date

10 Apr 2019

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: Intel-9260-9560-18265-8265-7265-3165-WiFi-Driver_85D06_WIN_21.0.0.1087_A20_06.EXE
File Size: 176.65 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:
af9459d01412585e763b23ea395263b1
SHA1:
f43b6b5aefa74ad455ef4a248076a8ae112edece
SHA-256:
73a82036bba440425dc933a9565720a37d9faa8cec60a488cfd7b1b674e891c1

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Additional details

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- After you install this package, Intel 9560 and 9260 driver version in Device Manager is 21.0.0.5.
- After you install this package, Intel 8265 driver version in Device Manager is 20.70.7.1.
- After you install this package, Intel 7265 and 3165 driver version in Device Manager is 19.51.19.1.
- 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.
Intel(R) Dual Band Wireless-AC 3165
Intel(R) Dual Band Wireless-AC 8265
Intel(R) WiFi Link 3165
Intel(R) WiFi Link 7265
Intel(R) WiFi Link 8265
Intel(R) Wireless-AC 8265
Intel(R) Wireless-AC 9260
Intel(R) Wireless-AC 9560
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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