I've used a device similar to this (of the Netgear species as I recall) in earlier days. It didn't work with every box I tried it on. (a mixture of laptop and desk boxes - it was a while back now).
All of them were using XP OS at the time, even with the then current XP drivers it was a bit hit and miss. I think it was more likely to succeed if the lan security was inactivated initially and re-instated once connections were established.
'Tis not a huge outlay in the financial sense, and it probably would work. (XP drivers appear to be included). Approach it as an experimental adventure.
Remember also that the mere mention of XP can arouse strong reactions in these here parts - so you must promise
not to use it after April 7th next year ....
