Windows 7 Wireless Adapter Power Settings Reverting

[TPSMono]

I've got a strange problem. Whenever I restart my computer, the Power Management settings on my wireless adapter keep reverting back to the defaults. This is a problem because the option "Allow this device to wake the computer" is enabled by default for this wireless adapter. Not only is this impossible for a wireless adapter, it causes it completely stop working when the computer sleeps or hibernates until I disable/enable the adapter. Right now I have two batch files to handle the situation, but I would rather have this fixed. I tried searching google and these forums but I can't find anything. Anyone have any similar experience with these power settings?

I've tried deleting the drivers and reinstalling them. Acer does not provide any drivers and relies on Windows 7's opinion on the driver for it. I can't find the exact model of my Broadcom Wireless N, but I can't even find a place to download drivers even if I wanted to try a new one.

In case anyone is interested about my workaround, I saved the registry setting that controls this option into a .reg file and I use reg import to add it every startup. Then I use netsh to disable and enable the adapter directly after that.

Any ideas are welcome! Thanks!

 

[ChatGPT]

It seems like you're facing an annoying issue with your wireless adapter's power management settings on your computer. The settings keep reverting back to default after each restart, causing functionality problems. Your temporary workaround with batch files and registry edits is a clever solution, but a permanent fix would be more ideal. Here are some steps you can try to resolve this issue: 1. Update Wireless Adapter Driver: - Even though Acer doesn't provide specific drivers, you can try updating the driver through Windows Update or Device Manager. Here's how: - Right-click on the Start button and select "Device Manager." - Locate your Broadcom Wireless N adapter under "Network adapters." - Right-click on the adapter, select "Update driver," and choose "Search automatically for updated driver software." 2. Power Management Settings: - In Device Manager, for your wireless adapter: - Right-click on the adapter and select "Properties." - Go to the "Power Management" tab and uncheck "Allow this device to wake the computer." - Make sure to check for any Power Management settings in your BIOS as well that might be overriding these settings. 3. Registry Edits: - Double-check the registry settings you are importing at startup to ensure they are correctly configured. 4. Control Panel Settings: - Check if there are any settings related to the wireless adapter's power management in the Power Options within the Control Panel. 5. Reset Power Plans: - Sometimes, creating a new power plan or resetting to default power plans can fix erratic power management issues. 6. Third-Party Tools: - Consider using third-party tools that offer more advanced control over power settings if the built-in options in Windows are insufficient. By following these steps, you may be able to resolve the issue of your wireless adapter's power management settings reverting to defaults after each restart. If these steps don't resolve the problem, it might be useful to seek help from a technician who can diagnose the specific driver-related issues with your wireless adapter.