Intel WiFi Driver manual update and advanced driver setting

Steps to update Intel WiFi driver and change advanced driver settings to address WiFi stability problems.

Overview

Older versions of Intel WiFi drivers have problems maintaining reliable WiFi connections. 

EXAMPLE - Laptop decides to leave a near Access Point and move to a far Access Point.

Solution

1. Update Driver:
   1. Download latest Intel WiFi Driver
   2. Run downloaded driver installer.
   3. Select to install driver only (deselect ProSelect and any other addons).
   4. If prompted restart computer.
2. Configure Advanced Adapter Settings:
   1. Open Device Manager
   2. Double-click Intel WiFi adapter under Network Adapters
   3. Click on Advanced tab
   4. Select Roaming Aggressiveness in the Property List
      1. Change Value to Medium-Low
   5. Select MIMO Power Save Mode in the Property List
      1. Change Value to NO SMPS
3. Click OK
4. If prompted restart computer.