Intel has released new Wi-Fi and Bluetooth drivers for compatible PCs running 64-bit Windows 10 and 11. The latest Wi-Fi driver resolves loss of network connectivity in specific scenarios, and the Bluetooth driver fixes issues with certain Bluetooth mice.

What’s new in Intel PROSet/Wireless 22.250.1 software?

The official changelog mentions the following:

• In some cases, loss of network connectivity (Windows Event System ID 5002 and 5005) may occur after 802.1x reauthentication.
• Ability to run P2P on a DFS channel with concurrent AP operation. This software version 22.250.1 has been updated and includes functional updates. There may be other minor issues affecting the performance, stability or specific functionality of the provider that are not listed above. Users should update to the latest version.

The 22.250.1 driver is available for the following wireless adapters:

Intel wireless adapter	Driver version
Intel® Wi-Fi 6E AX411 (Gig+)	Windows 10 64-bit only Windows 11 64-bit only 22.250.1.2
Intel® Wi-Fi 6E AX211 (Gig+)
Intel® Wi-Fi 6E AX210 (Gig+)
Intel® Wi-Fi 6 AX203
Intel® Wi-Fi 6 AX201
Intel® Wi-Fi 6 AX200
Intel® Wi-Fi 6 AX101
Intel® Wireless-AC 9560
Intel® Wireless-AC 9461/9462
Intel® Wireless-AC 9260
Intel® Dual Band Wireless-AC 3168	Windows 10 64 bit Windows 11 64 bit 19.51.48.1 Windows 10 32 bit 19.51.40.1
Intel® Dual Band Wireless-AC 3165
Intel® Wireless 7265 Family (Rev.D)

Although the compatibility table mentions Windows 10 32-bit, it only receives updates with fixes for security vulnerabilities. Intel no longer releases new features or major changes for 32-bit versions of Windows 10.

You can download Intel PROSet/Wireless Software 22.250.1 from the official website (release date not yet updated). Full release notes are available here (PDF).

What’s new in Intel Wireless Bluetooth 22.250.0?

The update solves two problems:

• With some classic Bluetooth® mice used in conjunction with streaming media on Bluetooth® headsets, the mouse pointer has been observed to drift randomly; Especially when connected to the 2.4 Ghz network band.
• Connectivity improvements with certain Bluetooth® devices in certain scenarios.
• The Intel® Wireless Bluetooth® driver 22.250.0 has been updated to include functional updates. Users should update to the latest version.

The Intel Wireless Bluetooth 22.250.0 driver is available for the following adapters:

Intel wireless adapter	Driver version
Intel® Wi-Fi 6E AX411	Windows 10 64-bit only Windows 11 64-bit only 22.250.0.2
Intel® Wi-Fi 6E AX211
Intel® Wi-Fi 6E AX210
Intel® Wi-Fi 6 AX203
Intel® Wi-Fi 6 AX201
Intel® Wi-Fi 6 AX200
Intel® Wi-Fi 6 AX101
Intel® Wireless-AC 9560
Intel® Wireless-AC 9461/9462
Intel® Wireless-AC 9260
Intel® Dual Band Wireless-AC 3168	Windows 10 64 bit Windows 11 64 bit 20.100.10.11 Windows 10 32 bit 20.100.9.8
Intel® Dual Band Wireless-AC 3165
Intel® Dual Band Wireless-AC 7265

You can download the latest Intel Bluetooth driver from the official website. Full release notes are available Here (PDF).