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WNA1100 doesn't awaken Win7 PC

BarryACR
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WNA1100 doesn't awaken Win7 PC

WNA1100 on a Lenovo PC running Win7,  driver has latest update;  network signal has all 5 bars lit up.

 

When I awaken the PC (by moving mouse) after it sleeps,  the computer wakes up but the WNA1100 does not wake up, nor does the blue light start flashing, and a message says" cannot connect to Internet."  

 

I can't find a setting to automatically awaken the WNA1100 when computer wakes up.  I usually awaken the WNA1100 by removing the WNA1100 from its USB socket and immediately putting it back in the socket;  then blue light starts flashing and it connects to WiFi network and Internet just fine.   How to fix ?

 

Model: WNA1100|Wireless Adapter|EOL
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JamesGL
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Re: WNA1100 doesn't awaken Win7 PC

Hi BarryACR,

 

Disable the "Allow the computer to turn off this device to save power".

 

https://kb.netgear.com/20940/Fix-wake-up-issues-for-USB-wireless-adapters

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JamesGL
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Re: WNA1100 doesn't awaken Win7 PC

Hi BarryACR,

 

Disable the "Allow the computer to turn off this device to save power".

 

https://kb.netgear.com/20940/Fix-wake-up-issues-for-USB-wireless-adapters

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JamesGL
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Re: WNA1100 doesn't awaken Win7 PC

Hi BarryACR,

 

We’d greatly appreciate hearing your feedback letting us know if you need further assistance.

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