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Nov 17, 2019

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Netgear A6210 AC1200 wifi adapter

Hello folks, Just upgraded from Windows 7 to 10 and now get errors when trying to activate AC1200 adapter. Do I need to download new firmware? Problem is I can't without internet so I guess ...

Dun-can-do
Nov 18, 2019
OK
Figured it out
Need to first clik "REMOVE" to remove all existing adapter software in computer
Then clik install to install software
then plug in the adapter
then choose wifi and enter password

Whew, that was annoying but glad it works now...

plemans

Guru - Experienced User

Nov 17, 2019

You have to install the drivers before installing the usb device.

You do have the option of downloading the drivers on a different pc and transfering them via jump drive/flash drive to your current pc.

Or burn them to a cd/dvd.

Or moving it and hardwiring it in for setup.

https://www.netgear.com/support/product/A6210.aspx

Dun-can-do
Tutor
Nov 17, 2019
Dear Plemans,
Thanks for your response.
Unfortunately, I reinstall software from Netgear and still does not work.
As soon as I select my wifi for the adapter I get Windows "blue screen" error:
"Stop code: page fault in now paged area.
What failed: A6210.sys"

Identical thing is happening to two PC's I have, each with its own AC1200 adapter.
- Dun-can-do
  Tutor
  Nov 18, 2019
  OK
  Figured it out
  Need to first clik "REMOVE" to remove all existing adapter software in computer
  Then clik install to install software
  then plug in the adapter
  then choose wifi and enter password
  
  Whew, that was annoying but glad it works now...
  - plemans
    Guru - Experienced User
    Nov 18, 2019
    glad to hear you got it working.