Is there a USB ethernet (wired) adapter that is really compatible with Windows 7 64-bit?

Question

I've checked the Windows 7 compatibility site, and it lists a fair few USB ethernet (wired, not wireless) adapters that should work with Windows 7 64-bit. However, whenever I Google for the model number and Windows 7 64-bit, there's many forum posts claiming that the devices actually don't work with 64-bit (but do work with 32-bit). I've actually also found this with the LUPO USB ethernet adapter; works with 32-bit win7, but not 64-bit (no drivers available).

So is there anyone out there who is 100% certain, and have actually used successfully, a 64-bit win7 capable USB ethernet adapter?

Solution

After hours of research and a bit of luck, I can confirm that the following works on Windows 7 64-bit...

• TRENDNET TU2-ET 10010/100 MBPS USB TO ETHERNET ADAPTER

... or anything with the AX88772 chip (as there is a Windows 7 64-bit Driver).

Comments

[Nick Bolton]

... looks promising. The driver download has a Vista_64 dir, and as 32-bit vista drivers sometimes work on 32-bit win7, I could draw the conclusion that 64-bit vista drivers work on 64-bit win7 -- so I think I'll risk it.

[Apache]

Got my +1, guess this info will come handy. :)

[Nick Bolton]

Yeah, I'm a bit uneasy about recommending Pixmania, as they're a bit slow (and expensive) for delivery (2-3 day delivery -- ordered on Thursday, but came on Wednesday the following week). So if anyone knows of a better supplier, please let me know.

[Tamara Wijsman]

Whilst this may theoretically answer the question, it would be preferable to include the essential parts of the answer here, and provide the link for reference.