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ToothGrinder
Aspirant
Feb 17, 2019

Random Disconnects and internet loss

I have been having issues with my A6210 USB adapter. When I start the computer it will connect and disconnect about 2-4 times before the connection is stable. After that, if I am playing an online ga...
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    ToothGrinder
    Aspirant
    Feb 18, 2019
    Unfortunately when I look into those settings "minimum power consumption" it's not there. Does it possibly have a different name?
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      ToothGrinder
      Aspirant
      Feb 18, 2019

      These are the options available to me using my A6210 Wifi adapter.

      Are any of these settings related to my issue? If so, which should I try to change?

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    Blanca_O
    NETGEAR Employee Retired
    Feb 18, 2019

    Hi ToothGrinder

     

    What is the Operating System of your computer? 

     

    Regards, 
    Blanca 
    Community Team

     

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      ToothGrinder
      Aspirant
      Feb 19, 2019
      Windows 10
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      Blanca_O
      NETGEAR Employee Retired
      Feb 26, 2019

      Hi ToothGrinder

       

      Please go back to Device Manager > right-click NETGEAR A6210 > select Properties > go to Power Management tab > uncheck the option that says “Allow the computer to turn off this device to save power” > Click on OK and then restart your computer. 

       

      Regards,
      Blanca
      Community Team