(often recognized as Model 1496) is a compact, 2.4 GHz USB wireless receiver designed for early Microsoft wireless mice and keyboards, such as the Arc Mouse, Touch Mouse, and various mobile/comfort mice.

Surprisingly, Windows Update still carries legacy drivers for the Nano Transceiver v1.0.

: Ensure the batteries in your mouse or keyboard are fresh, as low power can cause the transceiver to lose connection. Microsoft Learn Technical Details Microsoft® Nano Transceiver v1.0 driver - Google Groups

On Windows 8/10, some transceivers would not wake the PC from sleep. The update fixes USB selective suspend handling.

, to a computer. Because it is a proprietary hardware component, it typically does not have a standalone software update; instead, it relies on the Microsoft Mouse and Keyboard Center