Cisco-Linksys USB200M EtherFast USB 2.0 10/100 Network Adapter
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Customer Review: cheap junk
Summary: 1 Stars
I have used many Linksys networking products, and I will continue too, but this adapter is junk. There is a little door that opens at an angle to allow the rj-45 connecter (lan cable) to attach. Problem is, that is does NOT securely hold the cable in place.
I too am using this device for a TIVO. And while I read the previous reviews, I decided that since I will plug it in, and probably not move the cable but once a year, surely it will hold just fine. Wrong! The first week, I had to reconnect the cable a dozen times.
I am still using the adapter, by wrapping the whole thing with electical tape. But I have little doubt that I will have to replace this thing sooner or later.
Unfortunately I do not know what adapter to advise getting. But trust me, that you can do much better than this adapter.
Customer Review: If you want this for your TiVo - BEWARE!!!!!
Summary: 1 Stars
I bought this for my TiVo Series2 DVR and it did not work because it was version 2. There is no way to tell from the outside ot the box what version you are buying. The way I found out I had version 2 (besides the fact that TiVo did not recognize it) was to look at the CD inside the box. Apparently version 1 will work which as of today, you can buy from the online TiVo store. There are rumors that a patch will be available from TiVo for the version 2 adapter but no promises are given as to when the update will be available. I ended up buying a "Netgear USB 2.0 Fast Ethernet Adapter FA120" (CD says version 4.0) instead and the TiVo recognized it right away. Linksys is LAME for rolling out a new version of this adapter (which has reduced capabilities) and then not even marking the box. LAME LAME LAME!!!!!!!!!Customer Review: Not Perfect, but not as bad...
Summary: 4 Stars
I got this for the sole purpose of connecting my Tivo to the network so I could take advantage of Tivo ToGo. The online reviews were the only thing that made me a little shakey about this, however, it is one of only two adapters currently said to be comapatible by Tivo.
I have to say that I have no problems with it whatsoever. Although the door is a bit weak, it is no where near as bad as some of these reviews. Plugging the ethernet into it took a bit of wiggling, but it isn't going anywhere. I've been using it to transfer things to my computer with out problems.
Basically, unless you plan on throwing the thing around before hooking it up, it works perfectly. Connection with TiVo couldn't have been easier, and is small and stays out of the way.
Customer Review: Does NOT hold securely
Summary: 1 Stars
Just amazed at how poorly this thing was designed! At first I thought I wasn't inserting the Cat5 tip properly (I crimp my own tips on custom lengths of cable -saves $ and its pretty easy!). I tried commercially prepared cables... Well, everything worked (the green LEDS lit up- indicating functionality)- BUT only in a most unsecure way. You jiggle, jiggle, jiggle until after hoping and hoping, you see the green LEDs, then very, very carefully let go- hoping it will maintain that same micro-precise position. I mean you BLOW on it, the lightest breath will cause the tip to move and the connection to be lost. Ridiculous!! I'm returning it. I've got a Belkin that's a USB 1 on the downstairs TIVO that works great. I wish TIVO would recommend a Belkin USB 2 adapter!Customer Review: Unjustifiably poor design with no practical usage
Summary: 1 Stars
Short version: Don't waste your money on this adapter. Don't even consider it.
Long version: Okay, so you would think that connecting your Ethernet wire to a USB hookup would work quickly and efficiently, right? Uh, not so fast. The Ethernet wire doesn't actually plug into the adapter; rather, it rests on the connection at a 45 degree angle. As if that's not bizarre enough, the whole contraption is held together by a hinged flap that has no desire to stay put together. The whole thing falls apart for any reason you can think of. I don't even know if the Internet connection it's meant to create is any good, quite frankly, since I can't get the adapter to stay in one piece. The design is asinine, and I'm returning this thing and getting a refund ASAP.