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So, I just got the Netgear A6210 network adapter for Christmas because I was having problems with my old one and it works great but the only problem is I'm getting internet drops randomly for like a second or two and then it comes back. It's hardly noticeable when browsing the net, but when it comes to gaming it can be really frustrating. I have already looked up if anyone else has had a problem with this but have seen nothing. I should note the drivers are updated and I am running the adapter on Windows 8.1. I'm not entirely sure if it's my computer or the adapter, I'm just assuming it's the adapter as the last one I had didn't have this issue. If anyone knows anything that could help I could really use it, thanks.
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I'm suspecting it's the hardware or the drivers. I can make it drop while trying to copy large files over the LAN. It will also drop when streaming video.
Any updates would be greatly appreciated.
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Most recently, they decided to send me a brand new one...guess what? Same problem. It will drop the connection and disappear from the network control panel. It stands to reason the 6210 and 6200 are having the same problem due to the driver but Netgear doesn't want or is incapable of fixing it:mad:.
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creeper277 wrote: So, I just got the Netgear A6210 network adapter for Christmas because I was having problems with my old one and it works great but the only problem is I'm getting internet drops randomly for like a second or two and then it comes back. It's hardly noticeable when browsing the net, but when it comes to gaming it can be really frustrating. I have already looked up if anyone else has had a problem with this but have seen nothing. I should note the drivers are updated and I am running the adapter on Windows 8.1. I'm not entirely sure if it's my computer or the adapter, I'm just assuming it's the adapter as the last one I had didn't have this issue. If anyone knows anything that could help I could really use it, thanks.
I have been having a similar problem where the A6210 occasionally seems to drop its connection to my Wifi, loses internet connection and says that no networks are available. A reboot fixes it. I am running Win 7 Pro 64bit on a Dell Opti-Plex 960.
Here is one possible fix I am currently trying. Go to control panel, click on "System," open up the "Device Manager." Click on "Network Adapters," right click on the "A6210" and select "Properties." Click on the "Power Management" tab.
Make sure "Allow the computer to turn off this device to save power" is unchecked.
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MikeBlack wrote: I have been having a similar problem where the A6210 occasionally seems to drop its connection to my Wifi, loses internet connection and says that no networks are available. A reboot fixes it. I am running Win 7 Pro 64bit on a Dell Opti-Plex 960.
Here is one possible fix I am currently trying. Go to control panel, click on "System," open up the "Device Manager." Click on "Network Adapters," right click on the "A6210" and select "Properties." Click on the "Power Management" tab.
Make sure "Allow the computer to turn off this device to save power" is unchecked.
UPDATE: The fix did NOT work
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http://cdn-cw.mediatek.com/Downloads/windows/IS_Setup_ICS_010915_1.5.39.93.exe
However I would really appreciate from Netgear to react and publish an official update !!!
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Thoughts on what I might be doing wrong?
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i have the same problem as Mike.
After 1 or 2 hours, the adapter is down and i have to reboot the system to recover the connection.
The network configuration becomes inactive and freezes.
I tried the standalone driver, older drivers but no way ...
Do you have an idea to help me ?
Intel NUC core i7 windows7 64 bits
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i tried with the mediatek drievr, same issue ...
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I don't understand.
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Wyntor wrote: I had the drop problem with the 6200. After installing the Firmware upgrade (1.0.0.88 ) the internet drops vanished.
This firmware upgrade fixed it only partly. While browsing the dropouts are no longer giving the website reset display but playing WoW the dropouts stopping you from changing character. I had to install my old DGN1000 to avoid this. Of course the old DGN1000 is not as good as the A6210 in the wireless department. I hope Netgear will release a better upgrade otherwise 300 dollars wasted.
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I set the dyn addresses to static as follows:
1: 8.8.8.8
2: 8.8.4.4.
I got this from another forum and it worked.
I haven't checked WoW yet.
You have to use routerlogin in your browser to get to change the addresses.
And I found out that my router is a 6300.
Nvm I am happy with Netgear again.
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I'm glad the A6210 works great in your Windows 7 Pro. It doesn't work worth a damn in Windows 7 Home. It constantly drops internet connection when web browsing or downloading files. Most current driver is installed. I know I lose connection when the browser just spins its wheels and nothing happens The A6210 Genie verifies it with a red globe. When this happens, quickly checking the Devise Manager will show no A6210 adapter. This problem resolves itself in about 10 to 15 sec. but constantly reoccures. Has to be the driver. I diffinitely give a thumbs down on this adapter and the company for releasing it.
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Re: Netgear A6210 internet drops
Hi @Dmos,
Welcome to Community!
When you installed the A6210 driver, did you use the standalone driver or with the genie? If it is with the genie try to uninstall it and reinstall using the standalone driver.
Regards,
JamesGL
Community Team
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I uninstalled then reinstalled the stand alone driver. This did not solve the problem.
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Thanks for the suggestion but the only Windows 7 is on my desktop
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Re: Netgear A6210 internet drops
Hi All,
I can confirm that the issue is in the netgear driver.
The Netgear A6210 uses the Mediatek MT7612U chipset.
Using the Medatek driver fixes the issue immediately - available here:
http://www.mediatek.com/en/downloads1/downloads/usb/
Steps:
1. Download Mediatek driver
2. Uninstall Netgear driver / genie
3. Unplug usb wireless adapter
4. Install Mediatek driver
5. Plug in usb wireless adapter
Extremely frustrating considering Netgear released an update to their driver on 20-Nov and this issue has been ongoing since January.
Cheers
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