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WJvanEden
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Nov 13, 2015
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WNA3100 constantly disconnecting on Windows 10

Hello, I own two WNA3100: http://support.netgear.com/product/WNA3100 wifi adapters, one for a Windows 10 machine, the other for a Windows 7 machine. The one I'm using for Windows 7 works fine and has...
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  • Retired_Member's avatar
    Retired_Member
    Jan 14, 2017

    i found a solution that worked for me:

     

    https://community.netgear.com/t5/WiFi-Adapters/A6200-Disconnecting-on-Windows-10/td-p/981072

     

    Step 1:Go to "Control Panel > All Control Panel Items > Power Options > Change Plan Settings > Change Advanced Power Settings".
     
    Step 2:Expand "Wireless Adaptor Settings > Power Saving Mode" and make sure it is set to "Maximum Performance".
     
    Step 3:Expand "USB Settings > USB Selective Suspend Settings" and change Setting to "Disabled".
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sleestak2
Initiate
Dec 07, 2015

Add me to the list.  The network adapter shuts itself off and disconnects from the network after a few minutes using the supposed Windows 10 drivers.  Netgear needs to correct this stat...you'd think after 6 months they would have come up with something.  The problem isn't Firewall, it isn't Antivirus, it isn't sleep settings...IT'S POORLY MADE DRIVERS.

 

I have to use my Nexus tablet to tether to my computer for Wifi since my Netgear adapter is so unreliable.  This adapter goes back to the store tomorrow, and my Netgear routers/switches at home and work are being replaced by a brand that can keep up with the times.