Intel has released a new Wi-Fi driver for supported Intel network cards and operating systems. Version 24.20.0 introduces a new setting that manages how the driver selects the access point when roaming (switching between access points). It allows you to prioritize access points depending on the channel load or switch back to typical parameters, such as signal strength. This theoretically allows switching to a network with better connection stability and speed.
In addition, the latest release improves the overall stability and connectivity reliability, plus various "minor issues."
| Change | Operating system |
|---|---|
| New option in Advanced settings to toggle the Channel‑Load usage for AP selection during roaming. | Windows 10 Windows 11 |
| Improved system stability and more reliable connectivity. | |
| Enhanced Wi-Fi sensing functionality. | |
| This software version 24.20.0 has been updated to include functional updates. There may be other minor issues addressed that will impact performance, stability, or vendor-specific functionality not listed above. Users are encouraged to update to the latest version for the best performance. |
Intel's new Wi-Fi driver is available for the following network cards:
| Intel Wi-Fi 7 BE213 Intel Wi-Fi 7 BE211 Intel Wi-Fi 7 BE202 Intel Wi-Fi 7 BE201 Intel Wi-Fi 7 BE200 |
Intel Wi-Fi 6E AX411 (Gig+) 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 Wireless Driver 24.20.0 supports 64-bit Windows versions, including Windows 11 and 10. 32-bit Windows 10 is not supported. Note that although the driver still supports Windows 10, official Wi-Fi 7 support is only present on Windows 11 version 24H2 and newer. Therefore, if you want to use the latest Wi-Fi standard, you have to leave Windows 10 behind.
You can download the latest Wi-Fi driver from Intel's official website using this link.
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