Belkin (F5D5050) USB Network Adapter

Pros: plug and play; non-tech-geeks will have no problem; free tech help

Cons: none

The Bottom Line: plug and play; no trouble at at for non-tech-geeks; free 24/7 tech help available for hardware and networking questions

Review: I got a new computer security camera for Christmas, and it needed an ethernet adapter for installation. That was Greek to me, so I went to Staples to get an "ethernet adapter". I was attracted to this one for several reasons: the requirements are a ...

Pros: A breeze to install & use

Cons: None yet!

The Bottom Line: If you need a USB Ethernet adapter, look no further!!!

Review: Belkin Part Number F5D5050

Due to some reconfiguration changes, I recently ran out of PCI slots on my older, low profile, desktop PC and therefore had to sacrifice a PCI based NIC card for a new PCI sound card. Prior to this change, I had...

Pros: Rugged, withstands low temperatures well, drivers easily available

Cons: slower than USB 2.0

The Bottom Line: A great USB 1.1 Adapter that met all our needs. A little slow, might be time to get a USB 2.0 Adapter if you need more speed.

Review: We use these adapters for our projects in remote and hazardous environments in Alaska. We had to choose a USB-Ethernet adapter that could withstand cold temperatures and continue to operate. It also had to be able to withstand some abuse as the ...

Pros: Useful if PC ethernet card does not work

Cons: Operates only for one server!

Review: I am a postgraduate student. I have two ethernet connections, one is through the university server and one is through the Student Hall server. When my laptop's ethernet card stopped working, the Belkin Ethernet USB 1.1 Network Adapter seemed like a very ...

Pros: Ease of install, Ease of connectivity

Cons: Networking Speed

The Bottom Line: If you want to transfer big files, look for a standard PCI card. Small files or light network use should pose no problem with this USB adapter.

Review: With this product you can easily add a USB capable machine to your network. But, since USB has limited throughput, you'll have a major bottleneck.

I tested this on a DELL 8200.

Belkin USB Ethernet Adapter:
760KB (bytes, not...