Problem with Wi-Fi adapter and Task Manager clock speed W10

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Goku_Jerome
Senior Member

428

04-09-2016, 08:13 PM

I've got the Netgear A6210 3.0 Wi-Fi adapter and it comes with a Windows 10 driver. When I try to install the software, it just halts after the installer disappears, stays visible on the taskbar but doesn't open anything, and the preview shows white. Uninstalling it works the same way. Some system tools freeze or stop responding, and my Task Manager lists a clock speed of 5.72 GHz while the maximum is 4.5 GHz. CPU-Z confirms it's showing 4.5 GHz. Anyone have any advice on how to fix this issue? I just upgraded yesterday and needed to connect my brother's PC to mine for internet access.

Goku_Jerome

04-09-2016, 08:13 PM #1

3Drafael
Junior Member

04-09-2016, 09:41 PM

Avoid the install wizard, check the device manager. Right-click on the Netgear A6210, you should see a yellow exclamation mark next to it. Navigate to the driver location and proceed.

3Drafael

04-09-2016, 09:41 PM #2

Avoid the install wizard, check the device manager. Right-click on the Netgear A6210, you should see a yellow exclamation mark next to it. Navigate to the driver location and proceed.

DBAlucard
Member

211

04-11-2016, 04:52 AM

I received the software install file instead of the firmware. It looks like the Netgears Download Center might be broken or malfunctioning, making it hard to access the official firmware directly.

DBAlucard

04-11-2016, 04:52 AM #3

I received the software install file instead of the firmware. It looks like the Netgears Download Center might be broken or malfunctioning, making it hard to access the official firmware directly.

TheLittleChief
Member

136

04-22-2016, 01:23 AM

Ignore task managers cpu speed problems, its a bug thats quite widespread and happens to many people. Nothing to worry about. Just use different monitoring software to check it if you ARE worried. CPU-Z for example.

TheLittleChief

04-22-2016, 01:23 AM #4

FistMeAway
Member

225

04-23-2016, 10:01 AM

Would you like to upgrade the firmware or add a new driver?

FistMeAway

04-23-2016, 10:01 AM #5

Would you like to upgrade the firmware or add a new driver?

omgGetRekt101
Junior Member

04-27-2016, 09:52 AM

The Netgear Genie software isn’t working well right now. If you need a way to use this adapter without Netgear, there might be an alternative method. Since the download page seems misleading, I can’t provide the firmware or drivers directly. Just to be safe, I hope you’re not going to lose your i5 from this hassle—lol

omgGetRekt101

04-27-2016, 09:52 AM #6