In the card's window, navigate to the Power Management tab.
If your laptop has a replaceable mini-PCIe Wi-Fi card (not soldered), upgrading costs and transforms performance.
Download the version corresponding to your architecture (look for Windows 8/8.1 drivers).
This article provides a comprehensive guide on finding, installing, and optimizing the best available drivers for your [1, 2].
| Adapter | Last Intel Driver Version | Date | |---------|--------------------------|------| | Centrino Wireless-N 1030 | 15.18.0.1 | April 2015 | | Advanced-N 6230 | 15.18.0.1 | April 2015 |
Check the box that says Run this program in compatibility mode for:. Select Windows 8 from the drop-down menu.
If you do not use Bluetooth accessories, locate the Intel Wireless Bluetooth adapter under the Bluetooth category in Device Manager, right-click it, and choose Disable device . This completely stabilizes the 2.4GHz Wi-Fi radio.
Official Windows 10 drivers for the Intel Centrino Wireless-N 1030 Go to product viewer dialog for this item.
Both the Centrino Wireless-N 1030 and Advanced-N 6230 are dual-band adapters, but the 1030 was known to have 5 GHz issues with the inbox driver.
When you install Windows 10, the operating system attempts to do one of two things:
Check the box at the bottom that says Run this program as an administrator. Click Apply and then OK.
Save the installer file directly to your Desktop. Do not run it yet. Step 2: Disconnect from the Internet
Even with the correct driver installed, Windows 10's aggressive modern power management can cause legacy Centrino cards to drop connections. Changing a few hidden settings within the driver properties will dramatically improve stability. Disable Power Saving for the Network Card
(Version 16.17.0 or similar) from a reputable source like the Intel Download Center or your PC manufacturer's support site (e.g., Dell Support Step 2: Run in Compatibility Mode Right-click the downloaded file and select Properties Compatibility Run this program in compatibility mode for: and select Step 3: Installation Double-click the file to start the installation.
If you are having severe issues, a "clean installation" is often necessary to remove old, corrupted drivers.
Are you currently running a version of Windows 10?