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JanitorMom
May 11, 2026Aspirant
Wifi extender drops WNA1100 N150
I use NETGEAR WNA1100 N150 Wireless USB Adapter. Recently for about 2 months now it has been dropping signal. I have 2 WIFI's in my house hold ATT and Spectrum. ATT is fine, but Spectrum it keeps goi...
StephenB
May 13, 2026Guru - Experienced User
JanitorMom wrote:but Spectrum it keeps going down after 20-30 minutes
Try connecting to the spectrum wifi with your phone (turning off mobile data), and try using the internet for 30 minutes or more (perhap streaming a movie). If that also fails, then this is related to the wifi itself, and not the adapter. If it works, then the problem is most likely the adapter (which has to be over 10 years old).
- JanitorMomMay 19, 2026Aspirant
Seems to be adapter :/ cuz ive used it on my phone for HOURS and no issues. so sad :(