Different Adapter Name in Device Manager for Certain Intel® Wireless Gigabit Adapters
Content Type: Troubleshooting | Article ID: 000024989 | Last Reviewed: 05/13/2020
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The following Intel® Wireless Adapters are Intel® WiGig, Wi-Fi, and Bluetooth® technology combination modules:
- Intel® Tri-Band Wireless-AC 18265
- Intel® Tri-Band Wireless-AC 18260
- Intel® Tri-Band Wireless-AC 17265
Each component appears under the Windows Device Manager as an individual device and requires their own driver to be functional.
On a system with the Intel® Tri-Band Wireless-AC 18260 and corresponding drivers installed for each component, they appear in the Device Manager as follows:
The displayed name under the Windows Device Manager for each component:
| Component | WiGig | Wi-Fi | Bluetooth |
| Intel® Tri-Band Wireless-AC 18265 | Intel® Wireless Gigabit 18265 Device Driver | Intel® Dual-Band Wireless-AC 8265 | Intel® Wireless Bluetooth |
| Intel® Tri-Band Wireless-AC 18260 | Intel® Wireless Gigabit 18260 Device Driver | Intel® Dual-Band Wireless-AC 8260 | Intel® Wireless Bluetooth |
| Intel® Tri-Band Wireless-AC 17265 | Intel® Wireless Gigabit 17265 Device Driver | Intel® Dual-Band Wireless-AC 7265 | Intel® Wireless Bluetooth |
You may download the latest software and driver for:
- WiGig: Please contact your Wireless Docking Manufacturer for WiGig software
- Wi-Fi: Download Intel® PROSet/Wireless Software and Wi-Fi Drivers
- Bluetooth: Download Software for Intel® Wireless Bluetooth® Technology
| Related topics |
| Identify Your Intel® Wireless Adapter and Driver Version Number |