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FizzNet
Aug 29, 2023Aspirant
Netgear Genie keeps closing - A7000
I'm trying to use the A7000 on a desktop running Windows 10 with no built-in WiFi support. I got to the point where the adapter is recognized in Device Manager and the Netgear Genie opened and began...
- Aug 29, 2023
Turns out WLAN AutoConfig was disabled! After enabling it, everything is working perfectly.
michaelkenward
Aug 29, 2023Guru - Experienced User
Tried without installing the genie?
Netgear's wifi adapters offer a "standalone" driver only option.
Sometimes Microsoft native drivers will work without anything from Netgear.
FizzNet
Aug 29, 2023Aspirant
That also didn't work. Nothing happens once it's installed, and it's the same set of errors.