TRENDnet USB 2.0 to Fast Ethernet Adapter, Supports Windows and Mac OS, ASIX AX88772A Chipset, Backwards Compatible with USB 1.0 and 1.0, Full Duplex 200 Mbps Ethernet Speeds, Black, TU2-ET100

For some unknown reason, Roku did not include an ethernet port on their Smart Soundbar. I mean, why in the world would you want high-bandwidth, low latency connectivity for a high-definition streaming device, right?!? Sheesh.Anyway, they *do* include a USB-A port, and they do support a limited number of USB ethernet adapters, including this specific one.I plugged it in and it worked immediately! Great throughput, no wireless lag, and no saturation of my wifi network with streaming.Note that the USB-A port is the old, rectangular, only-plugs-in-one-way technology and is also has lower throughput than modern-day USB-C ports, so the throughput on this ethernet adapter is limited to a theoretical maximum of 100 megabits per second (mbps).In reality I get around 70-80 mbps, which is more than enough for very high definition content streaming.Highly recommended.

The reason I bought this, and the reason you are probably looking in the comments is to find out if it worked for anyone using a Roku Streambar (I can only speak for the Streambar. I don't know if it works with the Streambar Pro or the Streambar SE). I can say that it did work with the Roku Streambar. Worked perfectly. Well done. A+

For those interested in the version number: I ordered this in April 2024, shipped and sold by Amazon, and the version I received was the v2.0R version (see the screenshot attached). v2.0R is RTL8156BG which is said to have dramatically lower power consumption (up to 64% decrease) and heat generation than those using RTL8156.Setup for Synology nas is a bit of a chore, but it does work. I decided to use it on my pc instead, and had to manually install the driver from the website as it did not work right out of the box. but the speeds are as advertised.

Works well, but sometimes it will just quit working and need to disable/enable the device to make it work again. Typically every couple weeks.MacOS - M1 Series.

Needed this connector to use my Roku TV to the internet. And it works perfectly.

it uses the AX88772C chipset. incorrectly advertised

First, many thanks for Michael D. Adams review on using this adapter to connect his TiVo Series 2 DVR, his review gave me confidence I could convert from a Wireless adapter to a Wired Adapter. My Humax TiVo Series 2 DVR with DVD has only a USB port, no Ethernet port, so the TRENDnet USB to TU2-ET100 Ethernet Adapter was needed. With my DSL router on the second floor front of the home, TV/TiVo on the first floor rear of the home, and wireless connectivity typically "Poor" (though OK to update the schedules each day) I decided to try to use a ZyXEL PLA407 HomePlug AV 200 Mbps Powerline Wall-Plug Adapter (Starter Kit - 2 Units - http://www.amazon.com/ZyXEL-HomePlug-Powerline-Wall-Plug-Adapter/dp/B003ULOZ5W ) to connect to the TiVo box. I had previously set-up another ZyXEL PLA407 starter kit to connect my Apple Airport Extreme to the DSL Router between the room where the router lives and my home office(which works perfectly. So buying another starter kit I was able to take one ZyXEL PLA407 and plug it in next to the TV/TiVo box, connect via a 2' CAT6 Ethernet cable to the TRENDnet adapter and just as Michael said the TiVo box instantly recognized the new wired set-up. I confirmed Internet connectivity by doing a Schedule Update as well as On-line features access - all A-OK - and delighted it was plug & play. While I recognize the DSL speed will challenge Video On-Demand through TiVo I like the fact that I now have a Powerline=based wired connection over the spotty wireless connection. I highly recommend both the TRENDnet adapter and the ZyXEL PLA407 Powerline, both purchased via Amazon.

I was looking to purchase a USB>Ethernet adapter for my Series2 Tivo. Since the Tivos are known to be a little picky about the adapter used, I did a lot of research to find out what was out there. This adapter kept popping up, so even though it's not listed on Tivo's website ([...] I decided it was worth a shot. It had gotten great reviews pretty much everywhere.The adapter (TU2-ET100) arrived yesterday. The USPS shipping was a bit slow, having actually PASSED my house in route to another hub before coming to me. But the packing was good, and it was in a nice box with a CD and fairly basic instruction book. I did not need either. The adapter itself is pretty light weight, but not fragile. It's a little boxy, but that actually is a good thing as I want it to sit flat.Within a second of plugging this in to my Tivo, it had obtained an IP address from my router and was churning away with full-duplex speed! The world of networked Tivo has opened lots of cool doors, thanks to this simple little adapter! According to the box, this adapter WILL work with the Nintendo Wii, as well.Note to those looking... BE CAREFUL not to mistake this with the TRENDnet USB to 10/100Mbps Adapter (TU-ET100C) adapter, which sells for a similar price (slightly cheaper) and looks more "modern", but only operates on the USB 1.1 specification.Also note... don't waste your time going to Best Buy. They don't sell these, and the guy who offered to help me find it told me matter-of-factly that "there is no such thing as a USB>Ethernet adapter." Sure thing, buddy.