Go to Device Manager > Network Adapters > [Your Adapter] > Power Management . Uncheck "Allow the computer to turn off this device to save power" to prevent random disconnections.
| Error Code | Solution for OTWUA950NM | | :--- | :--- | | | Go to Power Management in Device Manager -> Uncheck "Allow the computer to turn off this device". Also, disable USB Selective Suspend in Windows Power Options. | | Code 43 (Driver failed) | You have a counterfeit chip. Uninstall the driver, reboot, and try the MT7601U driver instead of RT3070. | | No 5GHz networks | This is a 2.4GHz only adapter. Despite "950M", you will only get 802.11n (150Mbps max real-world). | | Adapter gets "hot" | This is normal for cheap USB WiFi. Ensure it is plugged into a USB 2.0 port (not USB 3.0) to reduce voltage heat. If it burns your finger, it is defective. | Go to Device Manager > Network Adapters >