[Intel AX1xx/AX2xx/AX4xx/AX16xx/BE2xx/BE17xx] Intel Modded Wi-Fi Driver with Intel® Killer™ Features

[THEBOSS619]

Wait you said my model was supported see…


The drivers that I will be providing it to you today are made for Intel AX2xx-AX16xx-BE2xx-BE17xx Wi-Fi module chip that is present to almost all OEM/Vendor laptops [Mostly on Intel based laptops].

Unfortunately Intel stock drivers differentiate between top of the line of Intel Wi-Fi chip and the cheaper/older ones... even though they have the exact same hardware specifications yet.. they lock features & performance improvements related to the driver functions to only top tier/top of the line of Intel Wi-Fi chip and neglect older Intel Wi-Fi chip with old drivers & un-optimized functions being used. I guess Intel does that to force users to buy there expensive top tier/top of the line of Intel Wi-Fi chip.

This modded driver supports Intel AX2xx-AX16xx-BE2xx-BE17xx Wi-Fi.. doesn't matter if from Acer, Asus, Lenovo, MSI, HP, Desktop, NUC, etc.. and others... as long as they are Intel AX2xx-AX16xx-BE2xx-BE17xx Wi-Fi model.. it is completely fine. Now you can save $$$ and enjoy Intel® Killer™ Features along with optimizations that comes with it!

Currently it supports all those models:-

• Intel AX101
• Intel AX203
• Intel AX211
• Intel AX210
• Intel AX411
• Intel AX1675
• Intel BE200
• Intel BE202
• Intel BE1750
• Intel AX200
• Intel AX201
• Intel AX1650

I agree indeed, That's true, the modded driver covers and supports Intel AX200 but I never promised to provide Wi-Fi 6 to non Wi-Fi 6 chip I only promised mainly Netadaptercx & Killer features as a secondary

I didn't even mentioned about anything related to Wi-Fi 6 or adding Wi-Fi 6 to non Wi-Fi 6 chip.

 

[SentioCAT]

- DCT is an intel proprietary technology that connects to both 2.4Ghz and (5 Ghz OR 6 Ghz) at the same time.
- Intel VR Connection connects 2.4 Ghz to your router for internet and (5 Ghz OR 6 Ghz) to the VR headset.

DCT is supported on AX411 and AX1690. Intel VR is supported on AX1690.

What theboss is speculating here is that AX210/AX211 can also do those things if the driver is tricked into thinking they are are AX411.

I wanna add a personal note that I have very rarely seen examples of DCT working well even in people who have the real AX411.

 

[THEBOSS619]

- DCT is an intel proprietary technology that connects to both 2.4Ghz and (5 Ghz OR 6 Ghz) at the same time. Intel VR Connection
- Intel VR Connection connects 2.4 Ghz to your router for internet and (5 Ghz OR 6 Ghz) to the VR headset.

DCT is supported on AX411 and AX1690. Intel VR is supported on AX1690.

What theboss is speculating here is that AX210/AX211 can also do those things if the driver is tricked into thinking they are are AX411.

I wanna add a personal note that I have very rarely seen examples of DCT working well even in people who have the real AX411.

Thank you for sharing this information! DCT is actually really niche feature but certain people have an actual use for it.

At the end the driver alone would be enough for everyone but it's better to have the option than being arbitrary blocked by Intel

Same thing applies for Killer features & NetAdapterCx... why lock it only for expensive Wi-Fi chip through driver level if the actual hardware is exactly the same between Killer chip vs non-Killer chip!

The idea that paying more $$$ just for couple extra line of codes on the driver is absurd & shouldn't be something normal but unfortunately Intel is not alone who is doing this scam like schemes

 

[Shou Miko]

This guide remains of a guide I made back in 2014 on hos to turn the Killer E2200 NIC into a Qualcomm Atheros AR8161 NIC when the Killer drive made life suck for everyone.

 

[THEBOSS619]

This guide remains of a guide I made back in 2014 on hos to turn the Killer E2200 NIC into a Qualcomm Atheros AR8161 NIC when the Killer drive made life suck for everyone.

Killer NIC was the worst.

 

[ScottTPfaff]

I agree indeed, That's true, the modded driver covers and supports Intel AX200 but I never promised to provide Wi-Fi 6 to non Wi-Fi 6 chip I only promised mainly Netadaptercx & Killer features as a secondary

I didn't even mentioned about anything related to Wi-Fi 6 or adding Wi-Fi 6 to non Wi-Fi 6 chip.

Oh, the reason for the expression in the post was that in our last message before that one you explained the difference between the WiFi 6 nic card I have and the Wifi 6SE nic cards that can connect at 6mhz and after I read that message I was kind of disappointed because I was hoping to get the DCT working and realize the increased speed and performance right before I added the new message I was surprised because I saw in the original message that you do support the AX200 that I have which gave me hope that I still might be able to get DCT working and help out with doing some testing and maybe dig in deeper into the technical aspects of what you are doing so I could try and help out there too because I have been in IT for over 30+ years and I enjoy doing things like this as well. So, I really appreciate what you are doing here, and I wanted to explain so I am sure I didn't offend or anything.

So, given that I want to ask again since you originally had my adapter on the list. Is capable of Dual Connect?

 

[Shou Miko]

Killer NIC was the worst.

It was more the software and how the driver reacted when it was a Killer NIC and it functioned as normal when the Qualcomm driver was installed.

Also people experienced less BSOD with the Qualcomm driver so it was a win-win

 

[THEBOSS619]

Oh, the reason for the expression in the post was that in our last message before that one you explained the difference between the WiFi 6 nic card I have and the Wifi 6SE nic cards that can connect at 6mhz and after I read that message I was kind of disappointed because I was hoping to get the DCT working and realize the increased speed and performance right before I added the new message I was surprised because I saw in the original message that you do support the AX200 that I have which gave me hope that I still might be able to get DCT working and help out with doing some testing and maybe dig in deeper into the technical aspects of what you are doing so I could try and help out there too because I have been in IT for over 30+ years and I enjoy doing things like this as well. So, I really appreciate what you are doing here, and I wanted to explain so I am sure I didn't offend or anything.

So, given that I want to ask again since you originally had my adapter on the list. Is capable of Dual Connect?

I'm thankful for your kind words and your support , I can't thank you enough for that! No worries at all! you didn't offend me at all and you didn't even gave any kind of negative expression I'm open to anything and you are always free to express any kind of feelings or ask any questions

I completely understand your point and I fully 100% blame Intel for that. They didn't even make it clear and went with fake Wi-Fi 6 marketing. Let's not mention what did they do on CPU side Anyway...

Unfortunately, Intel AX200 isn't capable of having Dual Connect, I wish I can do it... I really do but the physical reality can't be broken. The required HW isn't there. I mean if you look at Intel Killer AX1650 (which is AX200) , even the Killer version of AX200 doesn't have it

Forgive me for that, I hate giving out bad news and I try my best to give hope but both my hands are tied behind my back regarding AX200

 

[lifer16]

Hello, first, I gotta say that you doing all of this is is just impressive, secondly I have a razer laptop with a intel wifi 7 BE200, is this custom driver a must then if i dont have a killer chip?

 

[THEBOSS619]

Hello, first, I gotta say that you doing all of this is is just impressive, secondly I have a razer laptop with a intel wifi 7 BE200, is this custom driver a must then if i dont have a killer chip?

Since BE200 is non killer chip. This driver will allow to have Killer features to be working + will allow you to have Killer Intelligence Center app with all features working

By default BE200 are using NetAdapterCx officially by default so the only gain is you get to have Killer features which usually Intel locks it for only Killer chips

 

[lifer16]

Since BE200 is non killer chip. This driver will allow to have Killer features to be working + will allow you to have Killer Intelligence Center app with all features working

By default BE200 are using NetAdapterCx officially by default so the only gain is you get to have Killer features which usually Intel locks it for only Killer chips

Sorry to ask again but in your opinion are the killer benefits any good? and for double connect i need to have dual bands on correct?

 

[THEBOSS619]

Sorry to ask again but in your opinion are the killer benefits any good? and for double connect i need to have dual bands on correct?

No worries! ask whatever you like regarding killer benefits it is under "good to have" category but the driver alone is enough for everything except if you have any specific killer feature that you want to use a quick google will tell you everything regarding Killer features https://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/products/details/wireless/killer-series.html

Regarding the second question... yes router must be also compatible and should provide a proper Wi-Fi 7 AP. Every router got there own settings/thing but it shouldn't be hard to figure it out

 

[mrraslufui]

Unfortunately it didn't work properly on my computer！My system is Windows 10 Professional 22H2,After installing the driver, the wifi does not work.

 

[THEBOSS619]

Unfortunately it didn't work properly on my computer！My system is Windows 10 Professional 22H2,After installing the driver, the wifi does not work.

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Sorry for that , Thank you for reporting! Install this one download the file from the attachment It should work for Win10. The reason was Win10 doesn't support NetAdapterCx... only Win11

Updated Main OP Thread Post

• Edited the main post to include Intel Killer Intelligence Center App with included install/uninstall instructions with some images

 

[mrraslufui]

Sorry for that , Thank you for reporting! Install this one download the file from the attachment It should work for Win10. The reason was Win10 doesn't support NetAdapterCx... only Win11

Updated Main OP Thread Post

• Edited the main post to include Intel Killer Intelligence Center App with included install/uninstall instructions with some images

Thank you very much for your efforts ！this version worked on win10.,Since my CPU is a 6th generation Core i7, I can't upgrade to win11, I just upgraded my network card.

 

[mrraslufui]

My ZTE BE7200Pro+ router supports wif7, but unfortunately China doesn't turn on the 6Ghz band to wifi, which makes my network card run wifi6 on win10

 

[THEBOSS619]

Just wanted to post this here to answer PM questions here & outside this forum regarding from where I get those drivers... usually those are my sources of getting the drivers (which ever is newer)

• Microsoft®Update Catalog
• MoKiChU - ElevenForum (Thank you @MoKiChU ! )
• Station Drivers
• NBdrivers

Main post edited to include those info.

 

[Mus1]

Sorry for that , Thank you for reporting! Install this one download the file from the attachment It should work for Win10. The reason was Win10 doesn't support NetAdapterCx... only Win11

Updated Main OP Thread Post

• Edited the main post to include Intel Killer Intelligence Center App with included install/uninstall instructions with some images

Hello! I tried this version but wifi still not working for windows 10 enterprise 22H2

AX211 (PCI\VEN_8086&DEV_7AF0&SUBSYS_00948086&REV_11)
windows cannot initialize driver code 37

The device PCI\VEN_8086&DEV_7AF0&SUBSYS_00948086&REV_11\3&11583659&0&A3 has a problem starting.
Driver Name: oem20.inf
Class GUID: {4d36e972-e325-11ce-bfc1-08002be10318}
Service: Netwaw14
Lower Filters:
Upper Filters:
Problem: 0x15w
Problem Status: 0x0

Please help!!

 

[THEBOSS619]

Hello! I tried this version but wifi still not working for windows 10 enterprise 22H2

AX211 (PCI\VEN_8086&DEV_7AF0&SUBSYS_00948086&REV_11)
windows cannot initialize driver code 37

The device PCI\VEN_8086&DEV_7AF0&SUBSYS_00948086&REV_11\3&11583659&0&A3 has a problem starting.
Driver Name: oem20.inf
Class GUID: {4d36e972-e325-11ce-bfc1-08002be10318}
Service: Netwaw14
Lower Filters:
Upper Filters:
Problem: 0x15w
Problem Status: 0x0

Please help!!

Thank you for reporting! Here a fix for your problem it should work now sorry if I caused any inconveniences, main problem is due to Win10 doesn't support NetAdapterCx... only Win11 but this one will work without NetAdapterCx on Win 10 only

 

[Mus1]

Thank you for reporting! Here a fix for your problem it should work now sorry if I caused any inconveniences, main problem is due to Win10 doesn't support NetAdapterCx... only Win11 but this one will work without NetAdapterCx on Win 10 only

Now it works! Really appreciate your help!

 

[RootinTootinPootin]

on the latest driver I am getting error 37 cannot be initialized

 

[THEBOSS619]

on the latest driver I am getting error 37 cannot be initialized

Can you share your Hardware ID? I will look into it

 

[RootinTootinPootin]

Can you share your Hardware ID? I will look into it

PCI\VEN_8086&DEV_272B&SUBSYS_00F48086&REV_1A
PCI\VEN_8086&DEV_272B&SUBSYS_00F48086
PCI\VEN_8086&DEV_272B&CC_028000
PCI\VEN_8086&DEV_272B&CC_0280

motherboard is Z790 Apex Encore

 

[THEBOSS619]

PCI\VEN_8086&DEV_272B&SUBSYS_00F48086&REV_1A
PCI\VEN_8086&DEV_272B&SUBSYS_00F48086
PCI\VEN_8086&DEV_272B&CC_028000
PCI\VEN_8086&DEV_272B&CC_0280

motherboard is Z790 Apex Encore

Thank you! Here this should hopefully work now

 

[RootinTootinPootin]

Thank you! Here this should hopefully work now

Yay!!!

It works perfectly now!!