Co-exist: Drivers/Software for WiFi USB Connected

Question

I have several USB NetGear devices, all different models, that I test from a central system. This is done as part of my part-time activity for my community.

So far, the devices are: WNA3100, WNDA3100v2 and the A6200. (I only work with NetGear.)

The issue is, each time I plug one of these in, I have to uninstall and reinstall the associated software/drivers.

The question is; how do I get all the software/drivers to co-exist on the same system (basically a plug-n-play for the device that is in use at the time it is needed?)

And one other thing, my regular boot-up and connection is wired - and I would prefer not to unplug my wired connection each time. The key is that, only my VMs would use the WiFi connection anyway - and would be configured as such.

My rig is:

1) Windows 10 Pro

2) 32GB RAM

3) 4.5TB (total) storage

4) AMD 8-Core 4.02GHz

And, while I also include a number of VMs for software compatability testing and other part-time community activity, I prefer to permit access to the Internet, only through an isolate Guest network; using one of the above types of WiFi devices.

The real problem, I can't seem to make the software/drivers/hardware (Win10 - or previous Win7 Ultimate) recognize the fact that the plugged-in hardware should co-exist on the system - even using multiple user profiles or multiple VMs.

Any ideas anyone may have on how to make this happen, is greatly appreciated.

JamesGL · Answer

Hi&nbsp;jmlow54,
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Welcome to Community!
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I tried to install 2 adapters in my computer and I can only use one device at a time. Here is the&nbsp;screenshot of my device manager. Please provide yours if we have the same scenario.
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Regards,
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JamesGL
Community Team

jmlow54 · Answer

I haven't forgotten the reply, and I am in like situation. I'll provide the images as quickly as possible. Just have a moment to reply now due to my day-job. It's kept me so busy, no time for other activity... :(

jmlow54 · Answer

Finally, I was able to get to the Device Manager and my configurations within the Network devices.

Yet, when I tried to copy/paste an image of my Network Devices, I can't seem to get it to post here. I have it in a .jpg file now, but still unsure how to get it here.

Advice?

Thanks.

JamesGL · Answer

Hi&nbsp;jmlow54,
There is an option to insert an image to your reply.
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Regards,
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JamesGLCommunity Team

jmlow54 · Answer

&nbsp;Sorry for the delay - figured it out as to why image didn't get posted earlier. On Win 10, the Edge browser (for reasons unknown at this time) failed to provide the look up option for image files. And had no time to go back and try it out with a different browswer (in this case, FireFox).&nbsp;Anyway - here is the list of network devices while A6200 is plugged in and functioning.&nbsp;I would like for my rig to:1) Continue to use my permanent connection (wired).2) Launch and connect via a WiFi USB connection (a) A6200. This in support to a active VM Client, bridged connection.3) Launch and connect via a WiFi USB connection (b) WNDA3100v2. This in support to another active VM Client, bridged connection.&nbsp;The VM Clients are where my side-job is engaged. I've been testing various VM configurations (Win 7, Win 10, Linux) for recommendations to several friends/colleagues around town (which would like the businesses to offer at-home positions to their associates). Once the configuration and stable connections are defined, then I'll be putting together a cost/estimate for them to proceed. However, since most folks don't have the type of rig I have, they have to connect to their own WiFi or wired connection via a bridge or NAT from the VM Client. For privacy reasons, the bridge appears to be the most appropriate; as most routers today offer isolated guest connections (only for WiFi of course). Since most folks prefer to use the WiFi connection in the first place, and would be isolated to their guest environment, further isolation appears to be better served using a bridge connection.&nbsp;At least that's how I started out.&nbsp;I've since come to realize, with the current release of the VM product, I've found that USB port isolate is more stable and reliable. I've been expermenting with the capture, isolation and lock-down of the USB port when when my VM product is launched. Doing the approach, then installing the driver suite to the VM Client works great; and is configurable to the Guest network. I've just entered the phase where I'll be configuring multiple VMs at one time, each with their own USB WiFi connection; though this approach remains a bit rocky still. Seems that the VM has a bit of a conflct (or something) when launching multiple Clients and attempting to lock-down a different USB port for it's uses. Either way, I'm close; and know I'll get it figured out soon.

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