The unit itself works fine with windows 7. The CD probably won't.
To set up the converter, plug your computer directly into the back of the EthernetConverter and Initialize it.
Do not have either unit connected to router.
Change your IP address to 1.1.1.2 with a subnet mask of255.255.255.0 and no Default Gateway:
WinXP1) start-> control panel -> network connections
(if Home edition, Network Connections again)
2) right click on Local Area Ethernet and select properties
3) highlight Internet Protocol TCP/IP and select properties
4) use the following IP address:
1.1.1.2
255.255.255.0
Open a web browser and enter "http://1.1.1.1" into theaddress bar to log in and configure the Ethernet Converter.
username: root
pasword: (leave blank)
Click Advanced.
Browse for your wireless Network SSID
Configure any encryption you may have for that wirelessnetwork.
Apply and save settings.
After the Ethernet Converter is configured for your wirelessnetwork, change your computer back to its previous IPaddress settings or to Automatic (make sure to switch DNSback to Automatic as well) and try to connect to the Internet