Random Disconnects and internet loss

[ToothGrinder]

I have been having issues with my A6210 USB adapter. When I start the computer it will connect and disconnect about 2-4 times before the connection is stable. After that, if I am playing an online game or even downloading/streaming for more than 30-45 minutes I lose connection to the internet. Sometimes the adapter resets itself and at other times it just displays that there is no internet connection even though all other devices on the network are working fine.

I am using the standalone V1.0.0.39 drivers and have also used the mediatek drivers that I found in other threads around this forum. I just did a fresh install of Windows as well and a mobo/cpu update. This issue is persistent with this USB adapter. Are there any known fixes out there? Or am I out of luck and should just order a better adapter?

Also if there is any other info I need to provide in order to get better support please let me know. I really want to get this problem fixed.

[Blanca_O]

Hi @ToothGrinder

Welcome to NETGEAR Community! 

Try performing the troubleshooting steps here:  https://kb.netgear.com/23352/

Regards, 
Blanca 
Community Team

[ToothGrinder]

Unfortunately when I look into those settings "minimum power consumption" it's not there. Does it possibly have a different name?

[ToothGrinder]

These are the options available to me using my A6210 Wifi adapter.

Are any of these settings related to my issue? If so, which should I try to change?

[Blanca_O]

Hi @ToothGrinder

What is the Operating System of your computer? 

Regards, 
Blanca 
Community Team

[ToothGrinder]

Windows 10

[Blanca_O]

Hi ToothGrinder

Please go back to Device Manager > right-click NETGEAR A6210 > select Properties > go to Power Management tab > uncheck the option that says “Allow the computer to turn off this device to save power” > Click on OK and then restart your computer. 

Regards,
Blanca
Community Team