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Netgear A7000 blows up my wifi connection everytime there is a Windows 11 update
I did a search on this topic, then a general scan of the threads and did not see it. Which was a surprise. I am using an A7000 on a rather simple Dell desktop that is in a separate building than our ...
Toab wrote:
I have not used a card adapter because my main office computer is in a building quite a distance from the router, hence the use of a WAP in between. I have installed many cards in the past, including wifi and bluetooth cards, but not when distances like this were involved. Will a high end card outperform a usb adapter of A7000 grade? If so, I"m willing to try that route and bypass Windows 11's usb controller, etc.
Hard to tell without trying it. My experience is not with a long distance wifi link.I am sitting under the router and use them to play around and to get the PC on the same wifi network as my mobile devices.
I can't see how a USB adapter can be any better than a decent PCIs card and an external antenna. I have a WavLINK in one PC and something called a Ziyituod in another. The second one is much cheaper. Both do 6 GHz (6E), but that might not interest you given the range issue. They also do Bluetooth, but that us via a USB header on the motherboards.
The WavLINK has the advantage of a separate antenna, while the other one has screw on attachments for the back of the PC.
I can't see how the WiFi performance of these things will differ much. I suspect that they have similar chipsets. But the killer could be that the PCIe cards avoid Windows and its dreaded USB drivers.
It sounds like you're dealing with a frustrating issue with your Netgear A7000 USB WiFi adapter after Windows updates, which is a common problem where updates interfere with network drivers. First, even if you have the most recent driver, check the Netgear website for any beta drivers or additional updates that may not have come through Windows Update. Disabling power management for the adapter can help, so go to Device Manager, find the A7000, and uncheck the option to allow the computer to turn it off to save power. Performing a network reset may also resolve connectivity issues; you can do this in the Network & Internet settings. Ensure your system is fully updated, as Microsoft often releases fixes in subsequent updates. If the driver isn't performing well under Windows 11, try running it in compatibility mode for Windows 10 by adjusting the properties of the driver installation file. Additionally, using a different USB port, preferably USB 3.0, might help. If these steps don't resolve the issue, considering a different adapter, like the TP-Link one you mentioned, could be a worthwhile investment for better stability and performance. If problems persist, reaching out to Netgear support for further assistance is a good idea. Good luck!