TRENDnet USB to 10/100Mbps Adapter – Cheap USB NIC
TRENDnet USB to 10/100Mbps Adapter
aka ADMtek ADM8511 USB to Fast Ethernet Converter
Amazon.Com $15 (Free Shipping*)
Update: If you have not bought one yet, for a little more the Cisco-linksys USB300M is about $29 and runs great on x64 Windows.
This blog is about TU-ET100C H/W:C3.2 Revision C3.2
Inside this TRENDnet pastic is a ADMtek ADM8511.
TRENDnet is still in business, but no longer seems to be publishing newer drivers.
ADMtek was sold to owned by Infineon Technologies AG. Infineon has no support for this product.
#1 Question does it work? Yes
| Windows x64 |
YES |
Recommend trying the XP x64 Drivers |
Readers have confirmed it works |
| Vista x86 |
Yes* |
use XP drivers *not signed v2.06 |
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| Vista x64 |
Yes |
Recommend trying the XP x64 Drivers |
Readers have confirmed it works |
| XP x86 |
Yes |
v2.06 is the last one |
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| XP x64 |
Yes |
Updated Jan 26,2006 v2.12
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| Mac |
Should |
I believe I read that it works on MACs but I can’t find any files. |
I’m guessing its in the kernel. |
| Linux |
Yes* |
should use asix mini driver
see http://www.linux-usb.org/usbnet/ |
as of 2009 it should be in most kernels. |
Please send comments if you find any errors or more information and I’ll add it to the post.
Downloads:
32 bit x86 (Normal as of 2009)
64-bit x64
Notes: Based on the x64 driver name and version, I would suggest looking for the NET851x drivers. Possible the 8513 or 8515.
Specs:
Maximum Speed is 1.5 MB / Sec. This will not be able to keep up with a 20 mbps link IE FIOS or Cable. It is handy to have around to play with and provide ad hoc NIC.
XWAY™ ADM8511
An ideal solution for 10/100Mbps Ethernet networking systems based on USB and twisted pairs or fiber lines
The XWAY™ ADM8511/X is a 10/100Mbps Ethernet USB networking system with either twisted pair or fiber as it's underlying infrastructure. The XWAY™ ADM8511X is the environmentally friendly “green” package version.
Integrating a Fast-Ethernet PHY the XWAY™ ADM8511/X provides a 12Mbps USB and a MII interface. It can be also be linked with a fiber transceiver to form a fiber-based network. The XWAY™ ADM8511/X is an ideal solution for HomePNA systems, providing relevant interfaces to external Home PHYs for 1Mbps and 10Mbps networks.
Employing the revolutionary MFG test program for mass-production at system board level, all products using the XWAY™ ADM8511/X have a drastically reduced production time.
Feature List
- Versatile, single chip providing USB to MII/1M8 conversion
- Automatically loads vendor ID and device ID from the EEPROM
- Provides full-duplex operation in both 10Mbps and 100Mbps Ethernet modes
- Full-Speed USB 1.0 and 1.1 compliant (Not USB 2.0)
- Supports 4 endpoints
- Supports Wake-on-LAN and remote wake-up (AMD Magic Packet?, Link Change and Microsoft?Wake-up frame)
