Random ping/lag spikes

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Using the WNA3100 Wireless adapter, and have been getting random lag spikes during gaming.&nbsp; Everything else seems to be working fine, although my dad has said that this occurs during online dart matches, but can't personally say I've witnessed it.
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During gaming, I am getting a normal 15 - 30 ms ping, but will randomly spike to 1500 - 2000 ms.&nbsp; This varies between occuring once every minute, to about once every 10 seconds.&nbsp; This will often times completely kick me from games, or just experience terrible lag.
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I have done a speed test, get 15 mbs&nbsp;upload/download.&nbsp; Did a ping test, and didn't detect and lag spikes, but I do believe that's only because Windows defaults to only 4 ticks (don't know how to extend it).&nbsp; I have reintsalled the new drivers 3 times, with no effect.
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I appreciate any help in advance.&nbsp; I am running Windows 10.

Blanca_O · Accepted Answer

Hi&nbsp;murphyar13,&nbsp;

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Welcome to NETGEAR Community!&nbsp;

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- Please go to device manager and look for WNA3100 under Network Adapters

- Double-click on NETGEAR WNA3100 to open adapter properties

- Go to Advanced Tab, look for "Automatically turn off device to save power" and set it to Disable

- Click OK and observe the connection&nbsp;

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I disabled the "automatically turn off device to save power" option in the device manager's settings

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Regards,&nbsp;
Blanca&nbsp;
Community Team

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