Really Bad, Netgear needs to fix this now
Windows 8 troubleshooter will sometimes fix the signal disconnect by resetting the adapter. But other times, Windows 8 reports that the driver has in fact failed and the troubleshooter can do no more. At this point I usually manually disconnect the adapter from the cradle and reattach it.
Lighting fast adapter that, when paired with an AC router, makes a great combination for breakneck speed; Aesthetically nice to look at, and doesnt take much space on your desk at all
Where do I begin? First of all, for the price you pay, the customer should have a working adapter in a Windows 8 environment; I have tried absolutely every thing; Netgear's latest driver at the time of this writing .26 drivers have failed to prevent the frequent disconnections and dropped signals...