As we get closer to the public release of Windows 11 24H2, developers release more and more software and driver updates for the upcoming Windows version. Today, Intel shipped a new Wi-Fi driver that adds Wi-Fi 7 support for Windows 11 version 24H2.
To make use of Wi-Fi 7, your computer should be running Windows 11 version 24H2, Intel Wireless Wi-Fi Driver 23.70.2 and have a compatible Wi-Fi 7 network card, such as Intel Wi-Fi 7 BE202, BE201, or BE200. If you do not know your adapter version, go to Settings > Network & Internet > Wi-Fi > Hardware properties and check the Description string.
Here is what is new in the Intel Wireless Wi-Fi Driver 23.70.2:
| Description | OS |
|---|---|
| This software package includes Windows 11 drivers for the new Intel Wi-Fi 7 product - Intel Wi-Fi 7 BE201. | Windows 11 |
| Wi-Fi 7 support for Windows 11 24H2 added. | Windows 11 |
| Wi-Fi 7 Regulatory updates for China and South Korea. | Windows 10 and 11 |
| Update Wi-Fi drivers to support hardware’s regulatory sensing. | |
| Update QoS Management Offload support. | |
| This software release version 23.70.2 has been updated to include functional and security 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 best performance. |
Intel"s latest Wi-Fi driver supports the following network cards:
| Intel Wi-Fi 7 | Intel Wi-Fi 6 | Intel 9000 |
|---|---|---|
| Intel Wi-Fi 7 BE202 | Intel Wi-Fi 6E AX411 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 |
You can download Intel Wireless Wi-Fi Driver 23.70.2 from the official website. Full release notes are available here.