An USB adapter connects with the WiFi router directly by inserting it in to the computer USB port. Furthermore, you don’t have to configure USB from the IP address 192.168.1.250 like Netgear extenders. You just have to install the drivers and connect them with internet.
We have received a user complaint which is ‘I lost connection suddenly with NETGEAR A6150 USB adapter and could no longer find any WiFi networks. After 15 minutes it found my WiFi again, just for it to stop working again after a few minutes’.
We will provide reasons and solutions to fix the Problem.
Why NETGEAR A6150 Internet Connection No Longer Working?
There can be many reasons why your WiFi adapter internet connection is no longer working. Let’s have a look causing factors down here;
- As the user guidance of the problem, if the USB device is blinking light fast, it means installation is not completed yet, or it has a faulty installation.
- Drivers are out-dated or firmware version if too old also trouble you with the same mentioned problem.
- Your computer USB port can be faulty or even damaged, which also trouble you no internet connection from the adapter.
- The issue can be comes from the WiFi router, ISP server socket, and computer antivirus enabled.
Now, have a look at solutions to fix the NETGEAR A6150 Internet Connection No Longer Working problem.
How to Solve NETGEAR A6150 Internet No Longer Working?
Follow these simple troubleshooting tips to solve the A6150 adapter not working issue;
1. Update Drivers and Firmware
It can happen that you are using the out-dated version of the drivers and firmware of the device. So, first update them and then try to reconnect with the WiFi and computer.
2. Re-install Netgear A6150 Adapter
You should also try re-installing the device and then you can dispel the issues. To re-install the USB adapter, you have to reset the USB settings and perform all the setup process again.
3. Check Computer USB Port
Your computer USB port can be damaged or not working properly, you must check that ports are okay or not. If the ports are not working, then connect the adapter to another USB port or use other internet device.
4. Disable Computer Antivirus
Antivirus software can also be a reason of the mentioned issue, so disable it for some time when you are using the USB adapter.
5. Check Router Working Fine
Make sure that the router is receiving the internet signals or not from the ISP or modem. Check the modem to router connection, Ethernet cables, internet in your area of living, and restart the router, if the internet is working.
6. Restart Internet Device (Computer)
You can try restarting the internet device (computer or laptop), which you can do by long pressing the Power button, or pressing the keys Alt+F4 together and select restart option.
7. Replace Netgear Adapter with New One
If after applying all the troubleshooting tips and solutions issue is not fixed, then should contact MyNetgear support and request them for a replacement.
The Conclusion
Here, you have read the reasons why your NETGEAR A6150 Internet connection no longer working and how to solve it.
