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Anarion
Nov 24, 2024Aspirant
Connection Issues with Wifi USB Adapter Model A7000
Hi, I have two "WiFi USB 3.0 AC1900 (A7000)" which I have been using for a long time on two different PCs with Win11. Before "Win11" latest update, my Wi-Fi speed was about 650mbs in download, and 310mbs in upload. Besides, "Netger Genie" was working correctly detecting automatically my Wi-Fi.
After Win11 update of 11/22/2024, the two WiFi Adapters USB 3.0 AC1900 (A7000) stopped working properly, and Netger Genie started showing a red flag in the notification area (i.e. it couldn't manage any more the adapter, on both computers). I have tried everything possible, even reinstalling the OS and Netgear Genie, but up to now with my adapters I only reach a maximum of 330mbs in download.
Is there something more specific I can try? Is there any chance to download a Win11 driver specific for WiFi USB 3.0 AC1900 (A7000)?
Many thanks in advance for your help.
M
#WiFiUSB3.0AC1900(A7000) #Win11 #NetgearGenie
12 Replies
- michaelkenwardGuru - Experienced User
Anarion wrote:
After Win11 update of 11/22/2024, the two WiFi Adapters USB 3.0 AC1900 (A7000) stopped working properly, and Netger Genie started showing a red flag in the notification area (i.e. it couldn't manage any more the adapter, on both computers).
Which Netgear genie is this? The one associated with the adapter or the desktop one for Windows/Macs?
There is no need to use the adapter genie. Indeed, it might be a good idea to dump it. Windows does a perfectly adequate job of handling WiFi networks and it getting better at that with recent updates.
Then see if the adapter still works.
Just another user with time on their hands.
- AnarionAspirant
P.S.: The NetGear Genie Pack was downloaded directly from NetGear official site.
- AnarionAspirant
It is the latest version of NetGear Genie (1.0.0.15).
I have already tried to "dump it" but the results didn't change, even when I installed the standalone version.
Without NetgearGenie, there is no way to have the Adapter recognized and managed by Win11.
Moreover, it seems that there is no possibility to directly download a driver (just a driver...) for the Adapter, and Win11 does not have a generic driver for it.
Please, consider that I have been using Windows since 1995. Hence, I am an expert user. And until saturady, evertything was working properly.
Do you have a concrete solution to this problem? I mean, really concrete concrete?
M
- michaelkenwardGuru - Experienced User
Do you have a concrete solution to this problem? I mean, really concrete concrete?Did you try this?
Search - NETGEAR Communities – A7000
Rather a lot of good ideas there from people who fixed problems with Windows 10 and the A7000.
Just another user with time on their hands.