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How to Fix Intel Dual Band Wireless-AC Issues [3160, 3165, 8260]
Intel Dual Band Wireless-AC adapters often have driver related issues
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Updated onOctober 4, 2023
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The Intel Dual Band Wireless AC 3160 adapter is native to many laptop brands like Dell, HP, etc., that powers the Wi-Fi function, however, it comes with its set of problems.
Intel is one of the oldest and most well-known manufacturers of equipment and hardware that allows your PC to complete the function with ease and perfection.
Some of the widely used adapters produced by the brand include Intel Dual Band Wireless AC 3160, 3165, and 8260.
But if it’s theIntel dual-band wireless-AC 7260 adapter that is disconnecting, you can refer to the troubleshooting methods in our detailed guide here.
What does the Intel Dual Band Wireless do?
Wireless drivers allow your operating system to communicate with wireless devices such as wireless cards and network interface controllers.
The Intel Dual Band Wireless-AC dual-band adapter offers powerful connectivity (Wi-Fi + Bluetooth) as it moves at the speed of light.
They are known for their faster speeds, higher capacity, wide coverage, and prolonged battery life.
Powered by the Intel Core processors and impressive innovations, the Intel Dual Band Wireless-AC 3160 offers you a notable connected experience, whether at the office, at home, or on the move.
How do I fix the Intel Wi-Fi driver?
1. Update/rollback/reinstall the Wireless AC driver
Now, exit Device Manager, restart your PC, and check if the network adapter issue is resolved.
This method is also applicable if you are having Intel Dual Band Wireless-AC 3165 problems.
Once done, check if the network adapter issue is resolved and your Wi-Fi or Bluetooth connection is working.
Now, close Device Manager and check if you still encounter any problems with the Intel(R) Dual Band Wireless-AC 3160 adapter.
You can also visit theIntel Driver & Support Assistant pageto download the latest driver and install them manually.
If you don’t want to follow the manual steps, you can always choose to use a dedicated software like Outbyte Driver Updater. This program scans your device entirely and offers you a list of all your drivers, including outdated ones.
After that, it searches the web for the latest versions through its interface and automatically updates your drivers so that it can improve significantly your PC performance.
Outbyte Driver Updater
2. Make sure Wi-Fi is on in system BIOS
Once done, boot up your PC and check if the Wi-Fi or Bluetooth connection is working properly now.
3. Run Network Troubleshooter
You can now exit the Settings app and check if the network adapter is working fine.
4. Flush DNS and reset Winsock
Now, try connecting your Wi-Fi or Bluetooth, and the Intel Dual Band Wireless-AC 3160 problems should be fixed.
5. Disable and enable Intel AC 9560 adapter
Once it’s enabled again, the problem with the Wi-Fi and Bluetooth connection should be resolved.
6. Start the WLAN AutoConfig service
You can now check if the Intel Dual Band Wireless-AC 3160 adapter is working normally without any problems.
7. Perform network reset
To complete the reset process, restart your PC and now the network adapter issue should be fixed.
How do I fix Intel R Dual Band Wireless AC 8260?
You can now check for the network adapter performance and if the Intel Dual Band Wireless-AC 8260 problems are fixed.
Alternatively, you canupdate your system BIOS on Windows 11and this should help you fix the network adapter issue in most cases.
However, if none of the above methods work, you can reset your PC to get rid of any problems related to the Intel Dual Band Wireless-AC 3160, 3165, or 8260 adapters.
If you are facing any other issues related to network adapters, you can let us know in the comments box below.
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Madhuparna Roy
A diploma holder in computers and with a keen interest in technology, Madhuparna is passionate about writing How-to guides and helping people solve the most intricate Windows issues.
It all started with the evolution of mobile phones and Google, and that has now settled with Windows.
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