Intel Releases New Wi-Fi and Bluetooth Drivers with Stability Improvements

Intel rolls out new Wi-Fi and Bluetooth drivers with stability improvements and broader device support, continuing its push to refine wireless performance across modern systems.

The latest update focuses on reliability, smoother connectivity, and better interaction between wireless components, while quietly dropping support for one older adapter.

New Intel drivers target stability and connectivity

According to Neowin, Intel has released updated drivers for both Wi-Fi and Bluetooth adapters, delivering incremental improvements rather than major feature additions.

The new versions include Wi-Fi driver 24.40.0 and Bluetooth driver 24.40.0.3, both aimed at enhancing everyday performance across supported devices.

On the Wi-Fi side, the update improves system stability and connection consistency. It also enhances how Wi-Fi and Bluetooth operate together, reducing interference between the two. One notable change disables channel-load priority for access point selection by default, which may impact how networks get chosen in crowded environments.

Additional minor fixes are included, though Intel has not detailed all of them.

Bluetooth improvements and compatibility changes

The Bluetooth 24.40.0.3 update focuses on general functional improvements, with an emphasis on stability and performance rather than new capabilities.

Both driver updates support a wide range of Intel wireless hardware, including:

• Wi-Fi 7 adapters such as BE200, BE201, BE202, BE211, and BE213
• Wi-Fi 6E models like AX210, AX211, and AX411
• Wi-Fi 6 devices including AX101, AX201, and AX203
• Older Wireless-AC models such as 9260, 9461/9462, and 9560

However, Intel has removed support for the Wi-Fi 6 AX200 adapter in this release, marking a shift away from some earlier-generation hardware.

The company recommends installing the latest drivers to ensure optimal performance and stability.

Broader context: Intel’s ongoing updates

This release continues Intel’s pattern of frequent driver updates focused on reliability and compatibility rather than headline features. While the changes remain incremental, they play a key role in maintaining stable wireless performance across a wide range of devices.

In related developments, Intel has also recently acknowledged the existence of its upcoming Arc G3 graphics chips during an interview, hinting at continued expansion of its hardware lineup beyond connectivity solutions.