A6210 Constant Disconnecting

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Netgear A6210 Wifi Adapter in USB 3.0 port

Windows 10 Pro version 21H2
Specs too good to be relevant whatsoever

Constant disconnecting (USB sound)

and disconnecting when attempting speedtest

I have done all the fixes available online... Power settings, making sure the port is always on 3.0, changing usb ports, updating, uninstalling, and reinstalling firmwares, uninstalling and reinstalling drivers, disabling and getting rid of NetgearUSBSw in services, etc etc. If you can think or find a fix online, I have probably already done it.

Please give me some help before I cave and go find another brand and option. Will be moving to pci-e wifi and a new brand if this isnt sorted. I have had this problem for the 2 years I have had this adapter and I am tired of it. Thanks in advance, Caine.

michaelkenward · Answer

ceven&nbsp;wrote:
Netgear A6210 Wifi Adapter in USB 3.0 port&nbsp;

While many questions about routers are generic and can't be answered anywhere, some things need specialist knowledge.But since this is a wireless adapter, You might get more help, and find earlier questions and answers specific to your device, in the appropriate section for your hardware. That's probably here: WiFi Adapters - NETGEAR CommunitiesYou might like to search there for messages related to your problem.I will ask the Netgear moderator to move your message.In the meantime you could visit the support pages:Support | NETGEARFeed in your model number and check the documentation for your hardware. Look at the label on the device for the model number.Check for various troubleshooting tips.You may have done this already. I can't tell from your message. I mention it because Netgear stopped supplying printed manuals and CD versions some years ago and people sometimes miss the downloads.
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michaelkenward · Answer

A6200/A6210/WNDA3100v2 wireless adapter intermittently disconnects | Answer | NETGEAR Support

ceven · Answer

michaelkenward&nbsp;That link is unhelpful as it provides Windows 7 screenshots, and as other users have stated when linked this thread, these options arent available in windows 10? Do i have to downgrade to fix this **bleep**ty "ancient USB wifi gubbin" (yes i looked through EVERY SUPPORT POST AND TRIED TO FIX THIS GOD AWFUL PRODUCT) as you call it?&nbsp;Chances are I will end up switching to TP Links pcie option... I am tired of dealing with NetGear, and this very lacking device. My old 20 dollar TP-Link one worked more consistently than this junk. I thought NetGear was prestigious and I was moving up, however my grandfather wasted his money.NetGear, offer better support options... and at the very least, send drivers out to fix your old "gubbin"&nbsp;

michaelkenward · Answer

ceven&nbsp;wrote:
... as other users have stated when linked this thread,

I have no idea what "when linked this thread" means.
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ceven&nbsp;wrote:
That link is unhelpful as it provides Windows 7 screenshots

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As an experienced Windows user you should be able to find the equivalent settings for power management on USB devices.
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Apologies if this doesn't fit into your version of Windows. I'm on Windows 11.
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My adapter is a different brand, but the approach is the same.

ceven · Answer

The thread constantly linked is the one you referenced. Thats what I meant by that.As an experienced Windows user, you should know that when legacy features are swapped for these new ones, they don't always function the exact same, although providing a similar service.I find it comical you tried to pull the "As an experienced Windows user" card... You act like I didnt specify that I have tried all the power settings fixes, driver reinstalls galore, changing usb ports, making sure its on 3.0 not auto, stopping the NetgearUSBSw service and preventing it from starting, restarting my pc again, changing the USB port settings in device manager, changing them back, unplugging the "gubbin" and waving it around like a maniac to maybe cool down the internal components (cause what else could be wrong?).&nbsp;I have ordered a TP-Link PCIE option, which by reviews looks much more reliable, and I doubt the customer service will try to get me to buy a monthly service for a singular month just to tell me the product is old and faulty.

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