Dell Wireless 1707 Qualcomm 9565 Wifi And Bluetooth Driver Windows 7 Top File

Target OS: Windows 7 (32-bit & 64-bit)
Chipset: Qualcomm Atheros AR9565 (rebranded as Dell Wireless 1707)

The AR3012 Bluetooth radio supports Bluetooth 4.0, but it does not support Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) perfectly on Windows 7. Microsoft released a platform update (KB3103470) to improve BLE, but many modern headphones or fitness trackers will still struggle.

Top workaround: Use a USB Bluetooth 5.0 dongle. For $10, you can bypass the Qualcomm driver issues entirely while keeping the internal WiFi active. Target OS: Windows 7 (32-bit & 64-bit) Chipset:

After correct installation:

Verdict: The AR9565 is not a fast card, but with driver v10.0.0.355, it is stable on Windows 7. ✅ Verdict: The AR9565 is not a fast


The keyword includes "Windows 7 Top", which implies the best driver. After extensive testing across dozens of Dell Latitude and Inspiron units, the community consensus is that Driver Version 10.0.0.355 (WiFi) paired with Bluetooth Driver Version 10.0.1.11 represents the peak of stability for Windows 7.

A common mistake is reading "Qualcomm 9565" and downloading the latest Windows 10 driver (version 10.0.0.400 or higher). Do not do this. Here’s why: The keyword includes " Windows 7 Top ",

Stick with versions 10.0.0.345 through 10.0.0.355 for Windows 7 only.


Do not trust random driver updater websites. Use official or verified sources:

Note: At the time of writing, Dell’s support site for Windows 7 lists version 10.0.0.328. You need to manually find .355 if you seek the "top" performance.

Cause: Router forced to 20 MHz bandwidth mode. Fix: Log into your router’s admin panel. For the 2.4 GHz network, set: