: While rated for 867 Mbps on 5GHz, real-world Windows 11 usage often sees reduced throughput, particularly on the 2.4GHz band (sometimes capped at ~30-70 Mbps). Intel Community Recommended Driver Versions
: Some users have found the drivers still hosted on Intel's site for specific older NUC products like the , which uses the same driver package. Version Note : Ensure you are looking for package version 21.10.1 , which includes driver version 18.33.17.1 intel dual band wireless-ac 7260 driver windows 11
If you own a specific laptop brand (e.g., Lenovo ThinkPad T440, HP EliteBook 840 G1), the OEM may have a custom-tuned driver. However, these are often older than Intel’s generic driver. Only use OEM drivers if you experience unique hardware issues (e.g., airplane mode switch not working). : While rated for 867 Mbps on 5GHz,