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callwill
May 02, 2021Aspirant
a7000 on W10 desktop- keeps resetting itself to automatically connect- and a "new" hidden network"
A7000 usb 3.0 Adapter on W10 Desktop- driver from netgear site. WNDR 3700 Router. I have had minimal trouble with my netgear equipment since my first and only router(2009?), the WNDR 3700 that pro...
michaelkenward
May 10, 2021Guru - Experienced User
callwill wrote:
Yes. Despite your stating "one place to look", i took that as a list to follow up on possible leads to somthing in my seach for some thing to change... Been there and any related setting i can find.
I did day one place to look. Would this have been clearer?
>> Network & Internet >> Wifi >> Manage Known Networks >> Pick your SSID >> Properties >> Connect automatically when in range
You did say you had looked all over the pace. I assumed that you knew what you were doing.
You didn't say if you arrived at the screen I posted.
Remember, this is done for the SSID, not the adapter.
callwill
May 10, 2021Aspirant
You asked..."Did you find this?"
I responded... "Yes."... "Been there and any related setting i can find."
I probably could have been a bit more definitive.
- michaelkenwardMay 10, 2021Guru - Experienced User
Your problem is with Windows.
Netgear's USB devices have no control over this feature.
- callwillMay 10, 2021Aspirant
Agreed and so far i have not found what/where it is.
I will however point my finger towards the installation of the adapter driver, as up until then i was not having this issue.