Why is my USB Wi-Fi adapter not working?

Try a different USB port or PCI slot on the computer. Check compatibility of the adapter and your USB ports. Some ports and hardware may not be backward compatible with each other (ie: if port is USB 2.0 or 3.0). Try another device.

How do I fix my Netgear Wi-Fi adapter?

Try a different USB port or PCI slot on the computer. Try another device and check if it gets detected. Try to connect the adapter directly to the computer without using an extension cable. Try restarting the computer or try adapter on a different computer.

How do I manually install a wireless adapter?

Insert the adapter onto your computer.

  1. Right click Computer, and then click Manage.
  2. Open Device Manager.
  3. Click Browse my computer for driver software.
  4. Click Let me pick from a list of device drivers on my computer.
  5. Click Have Disk.
  6. Click Browse.
  7. Point to the inf file in the driver folder, and then click Open.

How do I enable a USB Wi-Fi adapter?

What to Know

  1. Open Settings: Network & Internet > Change Adapter Settings, select your Wi-Fi adapter > click Enable this network device.
  2. You can also right-click the Windows 10 Wi-Fi adapter name and select Enable.
  3. Repeat these steps and select Disable this network device or Disable to turn off your Wi-Fi adapter.

Why can’t My computer find my Wi-Fi?

Make sure your computer/device is still in the range of your router/modem. Move it closer if it is currently too far away. Go to Advanced > Wireless > Wireless Settings, and check the wireless settings. Double check your Wireless Network Name and SSID is not hided.

How do I update my Netgear USB WiFi adapter?

How to manually update the driver of NETGEAR Adapters

  1. Go to Device Manager.
  2. Right click the NETGEAR adapter and select Update Driver Software.
  3. Click Browse my computer for driver software.
  4. Click Let me pick from a list of device drivers on my computer.
  5. Select the driver of the adapter that is shown in the table.