Resolved netgear a6200 won't auto connect on power up..

I am running a hp laptop with windows 8.1 I just bought the netgear A6200 got all the drivers for Windows 8.1 and when I reboot the pc it won't auto connect. I have the on board adapter turned off. I have to unplug it and plug it back in too get it to work. Any idea what's going on ? I have contacted netgear and since I got it as a factory refurbished they said they can't help me.

 

What is the product number or the model HP laptop you are having the problem with.

 

Hp 17-e049wm is the model number.

 

I tried the adapter on another computer and it works fine so I know it's not the adapter the other computer is running windows 7 though but I have been reading up on this and it seems to be a problem in windows 8.1..

 

Isn't this something to do with USB settings in BIOS? Neil.

 

Your P/N E0J75UA. Did you try the Netgear forums?

 

Yes I have tried the netgear forums. That's how I found out other people with this same adapter are having issues with windows 8.1. I have the usb ports to not go to sleep. I can even close the lid and it will still will work just when I turn it of or restart I have to take the adapter out and put it back in to work.

 

This is from the FAQ's at Netgear:http://kb.netgear.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/25351/related/1/session/L2F2LzEvdGltZS8xNDI1MjUzMzg2L3NpZC8qWEUzQmZnbQ%3D%3D
It may or may not be your required answer, but as lj50 suggested - lokk in at Netgear Forum and ask a question. Neil.

 

Ok guys I got it figured out after some trial and error it was in the power settings in the adapter itself.. but it is up and running now. thanks for the help..

 

Nice to see you got it sorted. Neil.