NetGear MA111 802.11b Wireless Adapter

Pros: see linked review
Cons: see linked review

This adapter is reviewed at the following site.

http://www.epinions.com/pr-Netgear_USB_Network_Adapter

This adapter had a few "growing pains" as it was released. Non-operable and incompatible drivers for Windows XP caused the unit to fail and lock up the computer. NetGear was apparently caught offguard when Windows XP SP 2 was released and had no answer for the incompatibility problem. Several months later, a "beta" driver was quietly released which allowed the adapter to function as designed. The company, however, said that it wouldn't support the "beta" version.

Be sure to note that there are 3 versions of this adapter which all look exactly the same but take different drivers.

With the correct driver, it is a good wireless adapter.

Pros: Compact, easy setup (with TiVo anyway)
Cons: None

I can't vouch for this item's use with a PC (XP or otherwise). However, I was given this item by my father-in-law after he didn't need it (no word why). I have a wireless router and thought I'd try it with my TiVo Series 2 to see how it worked.

And that's it . . . I plugged it in, the TiVo found it, and now I'm good to go. No complications.

FYI - I have a Linksys router working with this Netgear with no problems.

I wish I could have the speed of 802.11g, but this version works fine for what I need. I can transfer videos to my TiVo from my PC and wait around 5 minutes, then start a video stream with no pauses.