Driver Update: Intel PROSet/Wireless Bluetooth 21.10.1

Intel has released a new version of its Intel PROSet/Wireless and Wireless Bluetooth kit for the Windows 7, 8.1 and 10 platforms with version number 21.10.1. This set contains drivers as well as a compact interface to set up wireless profiles and also offers extensive statistics and troubleshooting options compared to Windows. This set supports the Intel adapters with type numbers 3160, 3165, 3168, 7260, 7265, 8260, 8265, 9260, 9461, 9462, 9560, 17265, 18260, 18265 and AX200. The following description is provided:

Intel Wireless Bluetooth

Intel Wireless Bluetooth version = 21.10.1

Windows 10 driver version:

• 21.10.1.1: AX200, 9560, 9462, 9461, 9260, 8260, 18260, 8265, 18265
• 20.100.5.1: 3168, 3165, 7265, 17265, 7260, 3160

Windows 7:

• Programs and Features version = 20.90.5
• Device Manager version= 20.90.5.1

Key Issues Fixed and Changes on package version 21.10.1

• Error message “Bluetooth file transfer not complete” shown after Bluetooth OPP file transfer attempt. Windows 10
• Bluetooth device gets Yellow Bang in Device Manager, after resuming from Hibernation or shutdown with airplane mode on. Windows 10
• Bluetooth LE mouse connection is intermittent when PC is connected to 2.4GHz Access Point channel via WiFi at the same time. Windows 10
• Bluetooth may stop functioning in some systems after ~20 minutes in idle state. Windows 10
• General stability improvements and optimizations. all

Key Issues Fixed and Changes on package version 21.0.0

• Bluetooth LE mouse may appear as “USB unknown device” in Device Manager after the OS is rebooted. Windows 10
• No sound on Skype calls when using Apple Airpods. Windows 10
• Bluetooth LE mouse may start lagging during Skype calls if the Bluetooth Headset is connected to the PC. Windows 10
• Bluetooth connection between PC and Bluetooth device may fail after power off/power on cycle. Windows 10
• General stability improvements and optimizations including a fix for a rare Windows System Error. all

Intel PROSet/Wireless

Intel PROSet/Wireless WiFi Software version = 21.10.1

Windows 10 driver version:

• 21.10.1.2: AX200/9560/9260/9462/9461
• 20.70.9.1: 8265/8260
• 19.51.21.1: 7265(Rev.D)/3165/3168
• 18.33.17.1: 7265(Rev.C)/7260/3160

Windows 8.1 driver version:

• 19.10.17.2: 18265, 8265, 3168, 18260, 8260, 17265, 7265 (Rev.D), 3165
• 18.33.17.1: 7265 (Rev. C), 7260, 3160

Windows 7 driver version:

• 19.10.17.2: 18265, 8265, 3168, 18260, 8260, 17265, 7265 (Rev.D), 3165
• 18.33.17.1: 7265 (Rev. C), 7260, 3160

Key Issues Fixed and Changes: Package Version 21.10.1

• Windows stop errors (BSOD) Windows occur during file transfer over Wi-Fi. Windows 10
• Access points on Channel 165 are slow to appear in the Wi-Fi network scan list. Windows 10
• After Airplane mode enable/disable cycle, Wi-Fi remains disabled. Windows 10
• Windows stop errors (BSOD) may occur during wireless drivers installation. Windows 10
• Added support for Windows 10 May 2019 Update (19H1). all

Key Issues Fixed and Changes: Package Version 21.0.0

• Limited connectivity notification on taskbar when resume from Sleep mode. Windows 10
• Windows stop errors (BSOD) may occur during Restart or Sleep/Hibernate cycle. Windows 10
• WiFi affects Bluetooth throughput performance. Windows 10
• Windows stop errors (BSOD) may occur during Internet browsing. Windows 10
• After system Restart, yellow bang (!) may appear in Device Manager under Intel Wireless Adapter. Windows 7/8.1