Intel Wi-Fi and Bluetooth: Fresh driver packages for Windows 11 and Windows 10

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With the Wi-Fi PROSet 22.80.1 and Wireless Bluetooth 22.80.1, Intel has released two new driver packages for the recently released Windows 11 (benchmarks) and Windows 10. The drivers receive both functional and security-relevant updates and should be updated promptly by the user.

New drivers for Windows 11 and Windows 10

The Intel PROSet/Wireless software, which installs the WLAN drivers for all Intel devices and can optionally be used to manage and set up Wi-Fi networks, has received the following optimizations and bug fixes according to the official release notes (PDF).

  • The device manager shows a yellow exclamation mark with the error code 10 when playing online videos. (Windows 10)
  • File transfers fail when sending data between a laptop and a phone using the Samsung * “QuickShare” software. (Windows 10)
  • Loss of network connectivity (Windows System Event ID 5002) occurs when a portable hotspot is hosted on Intel Dual Band Wireless AC-8265 and AC-8260 adapters. (Windows 10)
  • Intel Dual Band Wireless AC-8265 and AC-8260 adapters do not receive 802.11 control frames that are transmitted at speeds greater than 24 Mbps. (Windows 10)
  • The Intel PROSet/Wireless Software 22.80.1 has been updated and now contains functional and security-relevant updates. Users should update to the latest version. (Windows 11 and Windows 10)

Intel PROSet 22.80.1 – Release Notes

In addition to the Wi-Fi driver, Intel has also updated the Bluetooth driver, which according to the official release notes (PDF), among other things for the first time offers driver packages for products based on Intel AX211 for Wi-Fi 6E.

  • This is the first version to provide Bluetooth drivers for the new Intel Wi-Fi 6E AX211 product.
  • On some systems with certain Bluetooth headsets, the Bluetooth device may disappear from Device Manager or stop working while streaming HFP audio.
  • With a Bluetooth mouse, streaming HFP audio Audio delays via a Bluetooth headset.
  • The Intel Wireless Bluetooth 22.80.1 driver has been updated to include functional updates. Users should update to the latest version.

Intel Wireless Bluetooth 22.80.1 – Release Notes

The two drivers support all known Wi-Fi and Bluetooth chipsets from the manufacturer, such as the Intel AX211, AX210, AX201 and AX200, and are also available in both a 64-bit and a 32-bit version (Windows 10 only).

Download on ComputerBase

The Intel Wi-Fi PROSet 22.80.1 and the Intel Wireless Bluetooth 22.80.1 can be downloaded as usual directly below this message from the download area of ​​ComputerBase.

Downloads


  • Intel PROSet/Wireless Download

    4.1 stars

    Intel PROSet/Wireless includes drivers and software for Intel's WLAN adapter.

    • Version 22.80. 1 German
    • Version 21.40.5 German

  • Intel PROSet/Wireless Bluetooth Download

    4.6 stars

    Software and driver package for Intel devices for wireless Bluetooth communication in ad-hoc networks .

    • Version 22.80.1 German
    • Version 21.40.5 German