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Intel dual-band wireless-ac 7260 disconnecting? [Easy Fix]
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Updated onOctober 4, 2023
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Windows 7 or 8 users seem to have a lesser share of the Intel Wireless 7260 ACdriverissues until they upgrade to Windows 10. However, Windows 10 users seem to have the greatest trouble in wireless networking due to Intel’s 7260Wi-Fidriver.
Playing online games likeCounter-Strikecan often turn into a nightmare due to the distress experienced in connecting to the internet.
The most common problems relating to the Intel Wireless AC 7260driverare: slow speed/limited connection,Wi-Fiwon’t connect, frequent disconnections.
We have identified the issues and come up with solutions to fix each Intel Wireless 7260 ACdriverbug.
Why does Intel dual-band wireless-ac 720 keep disconnecting?
If the driver for Intel dual-band wireless-ac 7260 is incompatible, obsolete, or corrupt, the device may continue to disconnect as it is dependent on the driver’s functionality.And this is no exception for users who have asked us where they can download the Intel dual-band wireless-ac 7260 driver for Lenovo specifically. As per usual, you caninstall drivers from their official website.
Furthermore, incorrect configuration of network adapter settings (such as HT Mode or U-APSD) may potentially be a contributing factor to the current problem.Make sure tocheck out our post on what to do if Wireless drivers are missing on your PCif you can’t seem to find them all together.
You’ll most likely resolve the annoying connectivity issues by attempting the methods listed below, but before doing so, check to see whether deactivating and re-enabling the 7260 adapter in the Device Manager fixes the problem.
What can I do if Intel wireless-ac 7260 keeps disconnecting?
1. Keep your drivers up to date with a dedicated software
Outdated drivers can lead to computer issues, hardware not communicating correctly and you can even notice that your computer is running slower.
When drivers are updated, your computer will have no performance problem. However, keeping them up to date, might be time-consuming if you are doing it manually.
A professional tool is the best solution to automatically update all your drivers.
Outbyte Driver Updater
2.Enable Continuously Aware Mode (CAM)
Note: This procedure above fixes the Intel Wireless 7260 AC driverWi-Fiissues for the following Intel Wireless adapter models:
Note: These methods involve setting the Wi-Fi adapter of your PC to Continuously Aware Mode (CAM). This would disable the PSP ( Power save Polling ) feature.
When you enable the CAM feature, it can hinderBluetoothfunctionality in some models. However, enabling the CAM feature fixes theWi-Fiissues in Intel Wireless AC 7260driver.
Another alternative to these methods is to update the firmware of your Intel Wireless AC 7260drivercard from the manufacturer or purchase the latest release and have a computer engineer replace it for you.
3. Configure the Intel Wireless 7260 ACdriver
Note: You need to switch off Bluetooth if you are not using any Bluetooth device from the Windows 10 settings. Also, you need todisableGame DVRif you play Xbox or any app that requires a wireless connection from the game settings.
This method should help you fix the Intel Wireless AC 7260 driver slow speed/limited connection problem.
4. Run the Network Adapter Troubleshooter
Note: Network Adapter Troubleshooter is an automated inbuilt tool in Windows 10 that finds and fixes the common issues and checks if the network adapterdriversare up to date.
Try out the suggestions given by the Network Adapter Troubleshooter so you can fix the Intel Wireless AC 7260 driver connection issue.
5. Reinstall the Network Card
Note: Also, consider downloading and installing an older Intel Wireless 7260 AC driver if the latest version did not work. Make sure you download the driver from either Intel’s official download site or your PC manufacturer’s official website to prevent downloading malicious executable files.
We hope that the solutions above fixed all the Intel Wireless AC 7260 driver issues. Now you can use your Windows PC toconnect to wireless networkswithout experiencing any technical mishap.
You can comment below if you know of any solution that we did not mention.
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Ivan Jenic
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Passionate about all elements related to Windows and combined with his innate curiosity, Ivan has delved deep into understanding this operating system, with a specialization in drivers and driver troubleshooting.
When he’s not tackling diverse driver-related problems, Ivan enjoys watching good movies and spending time hiking with his family and friends.
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Ivan Jenic
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Ivan has delved deep into understanding the Windows OS, with a specialization in drivers and driver troubleshooting.
