- Jul 18, 2014
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Hello. This is my first time posting here. Usually I'm able to fix problems with my computer without help but this one has me stumped. I hope someone can help me.
Okay, I'm using a Netgear WNA3100 Wireless USB adapter on Windows XP and whenever I connect to the router I get disconnected within about 2-3 minutes on average. Every once in a while it will last up to 15-20 minutes. I've unchecked the option to 'disable the device to save power'. I've uninstalled the genie program that comes with it and just used the standalone driver for slightly better results. The weird thing is, sometimes when I lose the connection it will completely disable the device and I'll have to reset the computer.
The one and only time it will stay connected for long periods is if I play an online game like Counter-Strike or Day of Defeat (only games I can play on this old computer). It will stay connected for as long as I'm connected to a server. As soon as I quit the game it goes back to disconnecting at regular intervals. This makes me think it has something to do with the connection incorrectly timing out or something, though this doesn't explain why the device completely disables itself occasionally. Networking isn't really my area of expertise so any suggestions as to how I can fix this would be greatly appreciated.
BTW, It's already been suggested to me that I disable Wireless Zero Configuration and this doesn't work. Not only does it not work but it breaks my ability to connect at all.
Okay, I'm using a Netgear WNA3100 Wireless USB adapter on Windows XP and whenever I connect to the router I get disconnected within about 2-3 minutes on average. Every once in a while it will last up to 15-20 minutes. I've unchecked the option to 'disable the device to save power'. I've uninstalled the genie program that comes with it and just used the standalone driver for slightly better results. The weird thing is, sometimes when I lose the connection it will completely disable the device and I'll have to reset the computer.
The one and only time it will stay connected for long periods is if I play an online game like Counter-Strike or Day of Defeat (only games I can play on this old computer). It will stay connected for as long as I'm connected to a server. As soon as I quit the game it goes back to disconnecting at regular intervals. This makes me think it has something to do with the connection incorrectly timing out or something, though this doesn't explain why the device completely disables itself occasionally. Networking isn't really my area of expertise so any suggestions as to how I can fix this would be greatly appreciated.
BTW, It's already been suggested to me that I disable Wireless Zero Configuration and this doesn't work. Not only does it not work but it breaks my ability to connect at all.
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