I have a windows 7 pro workstation that needs to be wireless because of the location in the shop. The problem is that when the workstation restarts, the wireless connection isn't available until someone physically logs on to the computer. We need to be able to login remotely when the computer restarts. Is there a setting that needs to be added? I don't know if it matters but it is a Netgear WNA3100 card.

I don't know the Netgear features software for the wireless card, but under the networking managment, select the wireless card, and bring up the properties, and then goto the power managmenet, and select the box that says "Allow this device to wake this computer" or something similar. Give that a try.:P Advice offered, If you need more help it is advised to seek the council and advice of paid professionals. The answer is always 42, or reboot.

allow this device... is grayed out

Hmm... Perhaps trying a Linksys wireless card, I personally don't like the netgear cards, they have been a pain to deal with.:P Advice offered, If you need more help it is advised to seek the council and advice of paid professionals. The answer is always 42, or reboot.

Hi juicejug1016, When you start the computer, you need to login then connect to the internet, it's an expected behavior. The workaround I suggest is do not let your workstation enter into Sleep, keep it awake, then it won't lose the network connection. Regards, MiyaThis posting is provided "AS IS" with no warranties, and confers no rights. | Please remember to click "Mark as Answer" on the post that helps you, and to click "Unmark as Answer" if a marked post does not actually answer your question. This can be beneficial to other community members reading the thread.