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Question: Works great on windows 7 PC. However, after ~5 min after shut down it will reboot my computer back on. Only happens since I got adapter...why ?
Document: Tried again to unplug, reboot, reinstall, and even spent an hour on the phone with Netgear, doing the steps yet again. In the end, they said it probably wasn't compatible with my Windows 7 computer even though the box said Windows 7 compatible. They suggested getting a different model. And after seeing other similar postings and reviews to my experience, returned this and got a Belkin.
This product has failed me so many times at just the worst times that I had to come here and leave a review. It seems two or three times a day this network adapter just drops off the face of the earth and only a full reboot will bring it back alive. That's right, a FULL REBOOT. Before I got this POS I rarely ever had to reboot my PC now I have to do it 2 or 3 times a day! I have tried it on both my desktops, same issue.
Bought this for my desktop gaming system running Windows 7 64bit. Since Windows 7 did not have the correct drivers for the device. I had to use the CD that is included in the box and installed the software. Overall it was very easy to install and setup which is a plus in my book. Comes with a USB docking station adapter so you can set it on your desk.I'm on Roadrunners newer 30/5 broadband plan. While using the wireless adapter I done a broadband speedtest.
It's no secret USB wireless adapters are awful. When it comes to these devices, you just have to pick the one that sucks the least. This NetGear wireless adapter doesn't fit the bill. I've had it for a year now and for the past few months it's started to get worse and worse. I run Windows 7 on my gaming PC in my room with our ComCast modem downstairs approximately 20-40 feet away. On my Macbook or old laptop I would get 4 or 5 wireless bars easy.
I tried several times to install the Netgear N300 wireless adapter and was unsuccessful each time. While the instructions are clear and setup seems simple, here's what I found:Per the instructions in the guide, I checked for software updates and was told there was one. I installed it, however, when it came time to plug the adapter into my computer (new home-built desktop running Windows 7), the USB device could not be recognized.
On another computer also running Windows, I tried inserting the adapter into the USB port without first installing the software. It took about 5 minutes for Windows to find and install the driver for the adapter, but it did and the adapter works fine. On the Raspberry Pi running Linux, the adapter works fine as well without any installation CD.One final comment. It looks like this adapter has been on sale now for 3 years. In technology like this, that's a long time.
It's also great for gaming, rarely I get disconnected using the device. Great for streaming movies in HD and downloading big files.Best of all, It works with my mobile hotspot!Only small problems, disconnections happens like 2-4 time a month for me after using it for 5 months straight. Don't really like the design but that really doesn't matter.Overall, Works like a charm.Check it out, LINK---> [...]
I have bought several Netgear adapters this specific adapter was a waste of money. We began having problems shortly after we purchased this item. The adapter lulls you into believing that it fulfills all my expectation but then just as I was heavy into work it shut down again over and over. I reset the adapter, then reboot the entire computer, finally after several months of this we moved the computer thinking the adapter was being obstructed.
Great product, have two of them. Works with both Windows XP and Windows 7. I need to add six more words.
Plug the unit into a USB port and you're up and surfing the Web.I did had an instance when for some unknown reason the WI-Fi signal was lost. Try unplugging the adapter and reinserting it or reboot the computer - the signal came back and I never had the problem again. Was it the unit or a cable problem I cannot say for sure but it happened.I would recommed this item to customers in the market for an adaper for home Wi-Fi usage.
Answer: I have this adapter running on a Win 7 PC and so far no reboots.  You can try checking in your BIOS settings at boot up to see if you system is set for "wake via USB" this may be causing a reboot