USB 3.0 Gigabit Ethernet Adapter Pro Quick Installation Guide Introduction The USB 3.0 Gigabit Ethernet Adapter Pro adds one 10/100/1000 Mbps Ethernet port to your USB enabled system. Features and Benefits • Compliant with USB 3.0 specification and • • • • 04-0879A backwards compatible with USB 2.0 Supports 5Gbps USB 3.0 data transfer rate Compatible with IEEE 802.3, 802.3u, 802.3ab, 802.
• • Supports Wake-on-LAN and all USB 3.0 power saving modes Supports IPv4/IPv6 pack Checksum Offload Engine (COE) to reduce CPU loading System Requirements • Desktop or notebook computer with an • • available USB port (USB 3.0 recommended) Mac® OS X 10.6 or later Windows® 8 (32-/64-bit) / 7 (32-/64-bit) / Vista (32-/64-bit) / XP (32-/64-bit) / Server 2003 & 2008 (32-/64-bit) / Server 2008 R2 Package Contents • USB 3.
Layout Connectivity LED RJ45 port Activity LED USB 3.0 connector Figure 1: USB 3.0 Gigabit Ethernet Adapter Pro LED Indicators Two LEDs to monitor your network connection.
Mac OS Installation Follow the instructions below to install the USB 3.0 Gigabit Ethernet Adapter Pro driver. Note: Do not connect the USB 3.0 Gigabit Ethernet Adapter Pro to your computer before instructed to do so. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 4 Insert the driver CD, then double click Drivers icon on desktop. Select MAC folder, then double click AX88179_178A.dmg. For Mac 10.6 / 10.7: At the prompted window, double click AX88179_178A_ v1.4.0pkg. For Mac 10.
7. 8. 9. 10. Wait for several minutes for driver installation. At Summary, click Restart to restart the computer. After rebooting, connect the USB 3.0 Gigabit Ethernet Adapter Pro into an available USB port (USB 3.0 is recommended) of your computer, then plug your network cable into the USB 3.0 Gigabit Ethernet Adapter Pro. Plug the other end of network cable into your network hub, switch, or router. The Adapter is ready for use. To Verify MAC OS Installation 1. 2.
Green bullet before AX88179 USB 3.0 to Gigabit Ethernet means successful network connection; otherwise, it shows grey.
Uninstall the Driver on MAC OS 1. 2. 3. 4. Insert the driver CD. Double click the Drivers icon on desktop, select MAC folder, then double click AX88179_178A.dmg. For Mac 10.6 / 10.7: At the prompted window, double click AX88179_178A_ Uninstall. For Mac 10.8: Click AX88179 icon on desktop, then double click AX88179_178A_ Uninstall. Type your password and click Enter, the driver will be uninstalled successfully.
Windows Installation Follow the steps below to install the driver. Note: Do not connect the USB 3.0 to Gigabit Ethernet Adapter Pro to your computer before instructed to do so. 1. 2. 3. 8 Insert the driver CD. Close the CD autoplay box if prompted. Click Windows key and R. For Windows 8: Type D:\Win 8\setup.exe, click OK. For Windows 7 / Server 2008 R2: Type D:\Win 7_2008R2\setup.exe, click OK. For Windows Vista / XP / Server 2003 & 2008: Type D:\Win XP_2003_2008_Vista\setup. exe, click OK.
4. 5. 6. 7. At the InstallShield Wizard Complete, click Finish. Plug the USB 3.0 Gigabit Ethernet Adapter Pro into an available USB port (USB 3.0 is recommended) of your computer, then plug your network cable into the USB 3.0 Gigabit Ethernet Adapter Pro. Plug the other end of network cable into your network hub, switch, or router. The driver will install automatically. Restart the computer. To Verify Windows Installation 1. 2. Check your Device Manager. Double click Network adapter, ASIX AX88179 USB 3.
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About SIIG, Inc. Founded in 1985, SIIG, Inc. is a leading manufacturer of IT connectivity solutions (including Serial ATA and Ultra ATA Controllers, FireWire, USB, and legacy I/O adapters) that bridge the connection between Desktop/ Notebook systems and external peripherals. SIIG continues to grow by adding A/V and Digital Signage connectivity solutions to our extensive portfolio.
