Intel 3165/7265/8260/8265 Wi-Fi driver
Installed This file was automatically installed as part of a recent update. If you are experiencing any issues, you can manually download and reinstall.This package contains the driver for the Intel 8265, 8260, 7265, and 3165 wireless cards. Wireless drivers help your operating system to communicate with wireless devices such as wireless cards and network interface controllers.
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Fixes & Enhancements
Fixes:
- Fixed the issue where Miracast cannot connect to the TV on Wi-Fi 5G band channel 165.
- Driver updates to address security vulnerabilities.
Enhancements:
- This release contains certified drivers for the Windows 10 October 2018 Update, the Windows 10 April 2019 Update and the Windows 10 May 2020 Update.
Read More- Fixed the issue where Miracast cannot connect to the TV on Wi-Fi 5G band channel 165.
- Driver updates to address security vulnerabilities.
Enhancements:
- This release contains certified drivers for the Windows 10 October 2018 Update, the Windows 10 April 2019 Update and the Windows 10 May 2020 Update.
Version
22.70.0.6, A15
Release date
20 Oct 2021
Download Type
Driver
Category
Network, Ethernet & Wireless
Importance
CriticalDell Technologies highly recommends applying this important update as soon as possible. The update contains critical bug fixes and changes to improve functionality, reliability, and stability of your Dell system. It may also include security fixes and other feature enhancements.
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File Format: Update Package for MS Windows 32-Bit
File Name: Intel-3165-7265-8260-8265-Wi-Fi-driver_7189M_WIN_22.70.0.6_A15_03.EXE
File Size: 75.68 MB
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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:
8bff48555f4b1c227b5895372b81cc11
SHA1:
a20d70fa460fc72a582563ec8df00d13c29c189b
SHA-256:
3d369de10a73c4963bfd7a223c8e8d08d400e930c375c7d615a4a38d50834a12
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Important Information
- After you install this package, the Intel 8265 and 8260 WLAN driver version in Device Manager is 20.70.25.2.
- After you install this package, the Intel 7265 D0 and 3165 WLAN driver version in Device Manager is 19.51.37.2.
- 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.
- After you install this package, the Intel 7265 D0 and 3165 WLAN driver version in Device Manager is 19.51.37.2.
- 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.
Supported Operating Systems
Windows 11 S-Mode
Windows 11
Windows 10, 64-bit
Applies to
Intel 3165 7265 8260 8265 Wi-Fi Driver
Intel 3165 WiFi adapter
Intel 3165 WiFi Driver
Intel 7265 3165 WiFi Driver
Intel 8265 WiFi
Intel 8265 WIFI Driver
Intel 8265 Wireless LAN Network Adapter
Intel Dual Band Wireless AC 3165 WiFi
Intel Dual Band Wireless AC 8265 WiFi
Intel Dual Band Wireless AC-8260
Intel Dual Band Wireless-AC 3165 WiFi
Intel Dual Band Wireless-AC 8260
Intel Dual Band Wireless-AC 8260 WiFi
Intel Dual Band Wireless-AC 8265
Intel Wireless 8260
Intel(R) Dual Band Wireless-AC 3165
Intel(R) Dual Band Wireless-AC 7265
Intel(R) Dual Band Wireless-AC 8265
Installation instructions
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.
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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