Intel improves Windows 11 and 10 Wi-Fi and Bluetooth with new drivers

Intel has released new network drivers for its Wi-Fi and Bluetooth adapters. Versions 24.40.0 (Wi-Fi) and 24.40.0.3 (Bluetooth) are now available for download with stability and performance improvements. The Wi-Fi driver also makes channel-load priority when selecting access points disabled by default.

Here is the changelog for the Wi-Fi driver:

• Better system stability and connect performance.
• Better coexistence between Wi-Fi and Bluetooth.
• Change default value of Advanced setting Channel-Load for AP selection to Disable.
• This software version 24.40.0 has been updated to include functional updates. There may be other minor issues addressed which will impact performance, stability, or vendor specific functionality not listed above. Users are encouraged to update to the latest version for best performance.

The Bluetooth driver has fewer changes in its release notes, with Intel stating that today's update only includes "functional updates" and that users should update to the latest version for better performance:

• Intel Wireless Bluetooth 24.40.0[.3] driver has been updated to include functional updates. Users are encouraged to update to the latest version for best performance.

Intel also reminds that the latest driver packages no longer include drivers for the Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX200 network card. Here is the list of compatible hardware:

You can download the latest Wi-Fi driver from Intel here and the Bluetooth driver here. Release notes are available here (Wi-Fi) and here (Bluetooth).