Intel updated the Wi-Fi Drivers to solve various problems in Windows 10

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Intel has recently released wireless network card driver updates, these drivers were originally used to solve the Windows 10 blue screen of death. Unfortunately, there are problems with the wireless network card drivers that were launched at this time.  Recently, Intel updated the Wi-Fi Drivers (21.120.2) to solve various problems in Windows 10.

For this type of driver that is prone to stability problems, our suggestion is to not upgrade for the time being if there is no major problem with the current version.

Because Intel’s wireless network card driver is similar to the cumulative update of Windows 10, although it will fix old problems every time, it also brings some new problems.

Intel Wireless Adapters

The safe way is not to upgrade for the time being. After a period of time, see if Intel quickly releases a new version of the fix to know if there are other problems with the current version.

In addition, if there are many problems with the currently installed drivers, you can upgrade. If the problem cannot be solved after the upgrade, please roll back the old version of the driver in the device manager.

Intel emphasizes that this driver contains security updates. From a security perspective, users should upgrade to the latest version to ensure that vulnerabilities in the old version can be blocked.

The 21.120.2 Hot Fix package installs the Windows® 10 Wi-Fi drivers for the following Intel® Wireless Adapters:

    • 21.120.2.1 for AX201/AX200/9560/9260/9462/9461 (Only available in 64-bit version)
    • 20.70.18.1 for 8265/8260 (Only available in 64-bit version)
    • 19.51.30.1 for 7265(Rev. D)/3165/3168

Changelog

Key Issues Fixed and Changes

  • This package version includes fixes for random installation errors of the Windows® 10 Wi-Fi
    Drivers for Intel® Wireless Adapters when using specific platform configurations and the End
    User installer package version 21.110 or 21.120.1 (exe installation package).
  • Windows* Stop Errors (BSOD) caused by the Intel Wireless driver occurs.
    Windows* Stop Errors (BSOD) may occur while playing online video and turning on Windows
    10 mobile hotspot.
  • Windows* Stop Errors (BSOD) may occur when rebooting the system
    Under some circumstances, a system may fail to automatically reconnect to the Access Point
    after returning into the RF range.
  • Wake on Wireless LAN may fail on a system with wireless AMT (Intel* Active Management
    Technology).
  • With certain HW/SW configurations, random network disconnection may occur and require
    reconnecting manually.
  • Data transfer performance might be reduced when PC to cellphone connection shifts from
    Wi-Fi Direct to 2.4 GHz Access Point.
  • When resuming from Sleep mode on systems with Modern Standby, Windows* Stop Errors
    (BSOD) caused by the Intel Wireless Driver might occur.
  • Windows* Stop Errors (BSOD) might occur on systems with Modern Standby, along with WiFi driver Event ID 5010 in Event Viewer.
  • After resuming from Sleep mode on systems with Modern Standby, throughput performance
    might be reduced.
  • A network disconnection might occur after the system is sitting idle.
  • A network disconnection might occur, along with Wi-Fi driver Event ID 5005, while streaming
    online videos at 2.4 GHz.
  • Wireless connection problems may occur with Cisco AnyConnect software.
    Intel® Wireless adapters might not connect to access points with TKIP encryption.
    Intel® PROSet/Wireless Software 21.120.2 has been updated to include functional and
    security updates. Users should update to the latest version.

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