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A6210 Constant Disconnecting

ceven
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A6210 Constant Disconnecting

Netgear A6210 Wifi Adapter in USB 3.0 port 

Windows 10 Pro version 21H2
Specs too good to be relevant whatsoever

Constant disconnecting (USB sound)

and disconnecting when attempting speedtest

 

I have done all the fixes available online... Power settings, making sure the port is always on 3.0, changing usb ports, updating, uninstalling, and reinstalling firmwares, uninstalling and reinstalling drivers, disabling and getting rid of NetgearUSBSw in services, etc etc. If you can think or find a fix online, I have probably already done it. 

Please give me some help before I cave and go find another brand and option. Will be moving to pci-e wifi and a new brand if this isnt sorted. I have had this problem for the 2 years I have had this adapter and I am tired of it. Thanks in advance, Caine.

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@ceven wrote:

Netgear A6210 Wifi Adapter in USB 3.0 port 

While many questions about routers are generic and can't be answered anywhere, some things need specialist knowledge.

But since this is a wireless adapter, You might get more help, and find earlier questions and answers specific to your device, in the appropriate section for your hardware. That's probably here:

WiFi Adapters - NETGEAR Communities

You might like to search there for messages related to your problem.

I will ask the Netgear moderator to move your message.

In the meantime you could visit the support pages:

Support | NETGEAR

Feed in your model number and check the documentation for your hardware. Look at the label on the device for the model number.

Check for various troubleshooting tips.

You may have done this already. I can't tell from your message.

I mention it because Netgear stopped supplying printed manuals and CD versions some years ago and people sometimes miss the downloads.

 

 

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ceven
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@michaelkenward 

That link is unhelpful as it provides Windows 7 screenshots, and as other users have stated when linked this thread, these options arent available in windows 10? Do i have to downgrade to fix this **bleep**ty "ancient USB wifi gubbin" (yes i looked through EVERY SUPPORT POST AND TRIED TO FIX THIS GOD AWFUL PRODUCT) as you call it? 

Chances are I will end up switching to TP Links pcie option... I am tired of dealing with NetGear, and this very lacking device. My old 20 dollar TP-Link one worked more consistently than this junk. I thought NetGear was prestigious and I was moving up, however my grandfather wasted his money.


NetGear, offer better support options... and at the very least, send drivers out to fix your old "gubbin" 

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@ceven wrote:


... as other users have stated when linked this thread,


I have no idea what "when linked this thread" means.

 


@ceven wrote:

That link is unhelpful as it provides Windows 7 screenshots

 

As an experienced Windows user you should be able to find the equivalent settings for power management on USB devices.

 

Wifi adaptersWifi adapters

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Apologies if this doesn't fit into your version of Windows. I'm on Windows 11.

 

My adapter is a different brand, but the approach is the same.

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ceven
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The thread constantly linked is the one you referenced. Thats what I meant by that.

As an experienced Windows user, you should know that when legacy features are swapped for these new ones, they don't always function the exact same, although providing a similar service.

I find it comical you tried to pull the "As an experienced Windows user" card... You act like I didnt specify that I have tried all the power settings fixes, driver reinstalls galore, changing usb ports, making sure its on 3.0 not auto, stopping the NetgearUSBSw service and preventing it from starting, restarting my pc again, changing the USB port settings in device manager, changing them back, unplugging the "gubbin" and waving it around like a maniac to maybe cool down the internal components (cause what else could be wrong?). 

I have ordered a TP-Link PCIE option, which by reviews looks much more reliable, and I doubt the customer service will try to get me to buy a monthly service for a singular month just to tell me the product is old and faulty.

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@ceven wrote:


I have ordered a TP-Link PCIE option, which by reviews looks much more reliable, and I doubt the customer service will try to get me to buy a monthly service for a singular month just to tell me the product is old and faulty.


 

Does it support WiFi 6?

 

I needed something for beta testing a router with WiFi 6E. I opted for a WavLink WiFi 6 AX3000 PCI-E Adapter. It also does Bluetooth.

 

 

 

 

 

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ceven
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The TP-Link TX3000E supports Wifi 6 and Bluetooth, I decided against the 6E version because im not sure of the compatibility with my mobo, and I don't wanna upgrade to Windows 11. I like my hashed out Win10.

 

I recently, like the null skull I am, purchased a NETGEAR Nighthawk AX3000 (RAX39 or something) on FB marketplace AFTER my whole debacle with my adapter. I shouldve known I would have yet another sour experience. The sucker was a pain in the ass to setup, but when I set it up correctly, one of my devices got a whopping 1 mbps connection on the 2.4ghz band, whereas before with the crappy Spectrum-issued router it got usable speeds. Truly truly disappointed in this brand and I am very curious how they havent plummeted off all the shelves as every experience I have had with NETGEAR is janky, and I cant rely on a support agent to help me with their jank, because I dont have the money to pay their monthly tech support costs.

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ceven
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NETGEAR IS NOT THE WAY

I am back to report, I recieved my TP-Link AX3000. My wifi speeds are now 681 mbps, and it is working flawlessly, in addition, I now have bluetooth. Crazy that these 2 devices are the same price.

 

Anyways, beware everyone, NETGEAR IS NOT THE WAY.

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I tried all those things as well and eventually just uninstalled the device from the system (with the delete software box checked) and restarted the computer and suddenly it started working again. Not sure why, and it's no longer even listed under Network Adapters but that's what worked for me.

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@btev wrote:

I tried all those things as well and eventually just uninstalled the device from the system (with the delete software box checked) and restarted the computer and suddenly it started working again. Not sure why, and it's no longer even listed under Network Adapters but that's what worked for me.


Goods feedback.

 

It could be that uninstalling the device removed the existing USB drivers and a hidden set kicked in, or you have found that Windows comes with native drivers that work for this USB adapter.

 

 

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