CONFIGUREING USB POWER MANAGEMENT OPTIONS

Open device manager by pressing Windows - X and selecting Device Manager

Expand Universal Serial Bus controllers by selecting the > symbol in front of Universal Serial Bus controllers

Right mouse click on USB Root Hub to bring up the options dialogue and select Properties

Select the Power Management Tab along the top and uncheck Allow the computer to turn off this device to save power

Finally Select OK to save the changes

Close the device manager window by using the X in the upper right corner

ADJUSTING WIRELESS ADAPTER FOR MAXIMUM PERFORMANCE

In the Windows search in the task bar type in Power & Sleep then select Power & sleep settings

Select the Additional Power settings link on the right

Select Change plan settings

Select Change advanced power settings

Expand Wireless Adapter Settings

Expand Power Saving Mode

Ensure that both On battery & Plugged In are both set for Maximum Performance. To change the option select the appropraie hyperlink and change to Maximum Performance and press OK to save