Windows 10: Looking for the holy grail of USB wireless adapters - no disconnect

I currently have an Asus USB-AC56 wireless adapter. It disconnects from wireless. No specific cause, sometimes it does it when idle, sometimes when gaming, sometimes downloading. Doesn't matter if its in a USB 2.0 or 3 slot or if it's on 2.4GHz or 5GHz. After a lot of searching for a replacement I discovered this is a common problem with Windows 10 and USB adapters. I've read through reviews of countless adapters on Amazon and googling and cannot seem to find one that doesn't have the same issue.

Does anyone know of a reliable USB wireless adapter that doesn't suffer from this disconnect issue? It doesn't have to be super fast, I'm not transferring files and my internet is 50Mbs max anyway. Thanks!

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Multiple WIFI USB Adapters Rapidly Disconnect and reconnect

Hi,

Thank you for posting your query in Microsoft Community.

I understand your concern and will assist you to resolve this issue.

I suggest you to follow the steps below and check if it helps.

Method 1: Troubleshoot

Windows 10 has a built-in troubleshooter to check and fix issues with hardware and devices. I would suggest you to run this troubleshooter to check if the issue is with device. Refer these steps:

• Press Windows key +X, select Control panel.
• Change the view by option on the top right to Large icons.
• Click on troubleshooting and click on the view all option on the left panel.
• Run the Hardware and devices and Internet Connection
  troubleshooter.

Method 2: Download and install the latest firmware updates for the Wi-Fi adapter

Follow these steps to un-install the drivers:

• On the search bar type “ Device Manager”
• On the left pane locate “Network Adapter” and expand by clicking on it
• Right on the “ Wireless adapter” option and click “Uninstall’
• Download the latest Wireless network adapter driver setup file from the manufacturer’s website and install it.

Hope this helps. If the issue remains unresolved, please get back to us and we would be happy to help

 

Need Some Help, Looking for a Router and Wireless Adapter but which Brand

OH yea whats better the USB or PCI Wireless Adapter

and which Router plz help

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wireless adapter keeps disconnecting

Hi Barry,

Thanks for posting your query on Microsoft Community.

This issue might occur when the network adapters are not update properly or may be outdated.

I would suggest you to try the below methods and check if it helps.

Method 1: Update network adapters and check if it helps.

Follow the below steps:

• 
  Press Windows + x, select
  Device Manager.
  
• 
  Right click the Network Adapter drivers.
  
• 
  Select Update driver software.
  

Method 2: Download and install the latest WIFI drivers from the manufacturer’s website and check if it helps.

Refer to the below link:

https://www.atheros.cz/atheros-wireless-download.php?chipset=61&system=8

Hope it helps, reply to us with the status of your issue. We will be happy to assist you.