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Gigabit USB 2.0 Ethernet Adapter
User’s Manual
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ABOUT THIS MANUAL
This manual is designed for use with the Gigabit USB 2.0 Ethernet Adapter. Information in this
document has been carefully checked for accuracy; however, no guarantee is given to the
correctness of the contents. The information in this document is subject to change without notice.
The manufacturer does not make any representations or warranties (implied or otherwise)
regarding the accuracy and completeness of this document and shall in no event be liable for any
loss of profit or any commercial damage, including but not limited to special, incidental,
consequential, or other damage.
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Always read the safety instructions carefully:
Keep this User’s Manual for future reference
Keep this equipment away from humidity
If any of the following situation arises, get the equipment checked by a service technician:
The equipment has been exposed to moisture.
The equipment has been dropped and damaged.
The equipment has obvious sign of breakage.
The equipment has not been working well or you cannot get it to work according to the
User’s Manual.
COPYRIGHT
This document contains proprietary information protected by copyright. All right are reserved. No
part of this manual may be reproduced by any mechanical, electronic or other means, in any form,
without prior written permission of the manufacturer.
TRADEMARKS
All trademarks and registered trademarks are the property of their respective owners or companies.
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Table of Contents
1. Introduction ........................................................................................................ 1
Features ............................................................................................................................. 1
Package Contents .............................................................................................................. 1
System Requirements ........................................................................................................ 2
LED Status ........................................................................................................................ 2
2. Installation and Connection .............................................................................. 3
Installing Drivers .............................................................................................................. 3
Verifying the Driver Installation ..................................................................................... 12
Connecting to a Network ................................................................................................ 14
Enable Jumbo Frame ....................................................................................................... 17
Configuring Network Settings ........................................................................................ 20
3. Specifications .................................................................................................. 23
4. Regulatory Compliance ................................................................................... 24
FCC Conditions .............................................................................................................. 24
CE ................................................................................................................................... 24
WEEE Information ......................................................................................................... 24
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1. Introduction
This Gigabit USB 2.0 Ethernet adapter is a cost effective solution that converts a
USB port into a 10/100/1000Base-T Ethernet port. It enables low cost and
affordable Gigabit Ethernet network connection to desktop, notebook PC, and
embedded system using popular USB ports. No need to purchase an expensive
Gigabit network interface card and to spare a PCI or Cardbus slot, just using your
existing USB ports and you can upgrade your network connection speed.
1. Introduction
Features
Supports 10/100/1000 Mbps auto-sensing capability.
Supports Auto MDIX (straight and cross network cable auto-detection).
USB specification 1.0, 1.1 and 2.0 compliant.
Supports USB full and high speed modes with bus power capability
IEEE 802.3, 802.3u, and 802.3ab (10Base-T, 100Base-T, and 1000Base-T)
compatible
Supports both full-duplex and half-duplex operation in Fast Ethernet
Supports Jumbo packet of up to 9KB
Supports suspend mode and remote wakeup via link-up and magic packet
Package Contents
Before installation, please check the items of the package.
Gigabit USB 2.0 Ethernet Adapter x1
Driver CD x1
Quick Installation Guide x1
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System Requirements
Operating Systems：
Windows 2000, Windows XP, Windows Vista, and Windows 7
Mac OS X 10.4 and 10.5 or later
One available USB port
LED Status
LED Color Description
1000 Mbps Green When network links.
Link Orange When data is transferring.
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2. Inst allation and Connection
Installing Drivers
On Windows 2000/ Windows XP
Note: DO NOT connect the Ethernet adapter to your computer before completing
the driver installation.
1. Insert the provided CD into your disc drive. Locate and double-click the
Setup.exe file in the Driver folder to launch the setup program.
2. Click Next and Install the driver.
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3. Click Finish to complete the installation.
4. Connect the Ethernet adapter’s USB end to a free USB port of your computer.
Then you will see the dialog on your desktop.
*Actual strings depend on your operation system. These screen shots are from Windows XP
32-bit and might vary slightly for each operation system.
5. Connect an Ethernet cable to the Ethernet port on the adapter and connect the
other end of the Ethernet cable to your network hub, switch or router . Then you
can use the USB 2.0 Ethernet Adapter.
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On Windows Vista/ Windows 7
Note: DO NOT connect the Ethernet adapter to your computer before completing
the driver installation.
1. Insert the provided CD into your disc drive. Locate and double-click the
Setup.exe file in the Driver folder to launch the setup program.
2. Wait for the program to install the drivers.
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3. Click Finish to complete the installation.
*Actual strings depend on your operation system. These screen shots are from Vista 32-bit and
might vary slightly for each operation system.
4. Connect the Ethernet adapter’s USB end to a free USB port of your computer.
Then you will see the dialog on your desktop.
Note: It is normal situation that when you see the dialog box of “You must
restart your computer to apply these changes”. Please click “Restart
Now”.
4. Follow the instructions below to complete the installation. Then you can use the
USB 2.0 Ethernet Adapter.
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2. Installation and Connection
On MAC OS X 10.4 / 10.5
Note: DO NOT connect the Ethernet adapter to your computer before completing
the driver installation.
1. Insert the provided CD into your disc drive. Locate and double-click the
AX88178.pkg file in the Driver folder on Mac10.4 to launch the setup program.
(On Mac10.5, driver will be installed automatically.)
2. Please click Continue to install this software.
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3. Select a Destination volume to install the driver and click Continue.
4. Click Install to perform a basic installation of software package.
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5. Click “Continue installation” to install.
6. Click “Restart”, the computer will be restarted once installation is completed.
7. Connect the Ethernet adapter to a free USB port.
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8. Start System Preferences and select Network, you’ll see the screen as below
prompted and please select OK.
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9. You will find that a new Ethernet network interface is available.
Actual strings depend on your operation system. These screen shots are from MAC 10.4 and
*
might vary slightly for each operation system.
* Generally, driver would be installed automatically on Mac10.5, but if you can’t connect the
internet by using DHCP, please install the provided driver and follow the instructions as Mac
10.4 installation. There may vary slightly for Mac 10.5.
Now the installation is complete. You can connect the adapter to a network device
by an Ethernet cable.
The Link LED should light up green to indicate a proper physical connection
between the Ethernet adapter and the network. If the Link LED doesn’t light up,
please verify the cable connections between all the network devices.
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Verifying the Driver Installation
To verify your Ethernet adapter installation, please launch Device Manager by the
steps below:
On Windows 2000/ Windows XP Right-click the My Computer icon on the
desktop and select Manager > Device Manager.
On Windows Vista/ Windows 7: Right-click the Computer icon on the
desktop and select Properties > Device Manager.
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In the Network adapters group, a string similar to USB2.0 to Gigabit Ethernet
Adapter should be displayed.
If there is a question or exclamation mark next to that item, then the driver is not
properly installed. Please delete the item, unplug the adapter and repeat the
installation steps.
On Mac OS X 10.4 / 10.5 click “System Preferences” on the desktop and
select
Network > Show > Ethernet Adapter > Renew DHCP Lease.
Once you finish the installation, you can open GO > Utilities > System Profile
> Hardware > USB > to verify if your Ethernet adapter is properly installed.
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Connecting to a Network
Now you can connect your network device, e.g, switch, router, DSL/Cable modem,
to the adapter’s LAN port via an Ethernet cable.
Notes on Ethernet Cables
Sometimes a so-call crossover Ethernet cable is required for connection to
certain network equipments. As the adapter’s LAN port supports Auto-MDIX
feature, it eliminates the need to use crossover cables.
When the Ethernet adapter is used in a Gigabit network, it’s recommended
that you use Category 6 Ethernet cable for higher transmission speed.
On Windows 2000/ Windows XP, upon your connection, a message pops up
in the notification area indicating your connection speed.
The adapter’s AutoSense feature can automatically detect the network's maximum
line speed. To have a 1000Mbps connection, your network device (e.g., switch,
router or DSL modem) must also support 1000Mbps.
On Windows Vista/ Windows 7, you can view the connection speed by the
steps below:
1. Right-click the network icon in the system tray and select Network and
Sharing Center.
(Windows Vista)
(Windows 7)
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2. Click View status on Windows Vista and Local Area Connection on Windows 7
for the connection of your Ethernet adapter.
(Windows Vista)
(Windows 7)
3. Current connection speed will be displayed among the connection information.
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On Mac OS X 10.4 / 10.5, you can view the speed of connection by the steps
below:
1. Click “System Preferences” on the desktop > Network.
* If you can’t connect the internet by using DHCP, please install the provided
driver and double-click AX88178_10.5 file in the Driver folder on Mac 10.5
2. Click Advanced > Ethernet and you will see the speed of your internet.
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Enable Jumbo Frame
1. Please double click on Control Panel > Device Manger > Network Adapter > ASIX
Ax888178 USB 2.0 to Gigabit Ethernet Adapter.
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2. Right-click on ASIX AX88178 USB 2.0 to Gigabit Ethernet Adapter and choose
Properties.
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3. Please click on Advance tab and look for Connection Type on the Property window.
Please select 1000BaseT Full_Duplex on Value window.
4. Please select Jumbo Packet on Property window and select 9014 Bytes on Value
window.
Notice: Please be aware that if other network device also supports same specification of
transfer mode when enabling the function.
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Configuring Network Settings
You should configure your Ethernet adapter as required according to your network
environment. If you are unsure about the settings, consult with your network
administrator for assistance. The following describes how to launch the network
settings window for your Ethernet adapter.
Windows 2000/ Windows XP
After the installation, a local area connection icon is automatically created for your
Ethernet adapter in the Network Connections folder. You can access Network
Connections folder by selecting Start > Settings > Control Panel > Network and
Internet Connections.
In the Network Connections folder, double-click the connection icon indicating
your adapter. Then the Local Area Connection Properties window appears for
user to make required settings.
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Windows Vista/ Windows 7
To configure network settings for your Ethernet adapter on Windows Vista:
1. Right-click the network icon in the system tray and select Network and
Sharing Center.
2. Click Manage network connections on Windows Vista and Change adapter
settings on Windows 7.
3. Right-click the Local Area Connection icon indicating your network adapter and
click Properties.
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4. Then the Local Area Connection Properties window appears for user to
make required settings.
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3. Specifications
Network Standards IEEE 802.3: 10Base-T
Data Transfer Rates Ethernet: 10Mbps (Half/Full Duplex)
Fast Ethernet:100Mbps (Half/Full Duplex)
Gigabit:1000Mbps (Full Duplex)
Data Bus USB 2.0 (1.1 compliant)
Power Consumption 950mW
3. Specifications
IEEE 802.3u: 100Base-T
IEEE 802.3ab: 1000Base-T
Power Management Suspend mode, hibernation mode
Network Interface Female RJ45 jack
RAM Embedded 20KB SRAM for RX packet buffering and 20KB
SRAM for TX packet buffering
Operating System Support
Windows 2000 ,Windows XP, Windows Vista,
and Windows 7
Mac OS X 10.4 and 10.5 or later
Working Environment: Operation temperature: 10 ~ 40 degree C
Storage temperature: -10 ~ 80 degree C
Certification FCC, CE
* Specification is subject to change without further notice.
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4. Regulatory Compliance
FCC Conditions
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with Part 15 of the FCC
Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
(1) This device may not cause harmful interference
(2) This device must accept any interference received. Including interference that
may cause undesired operation.
CE
This equipment is in compliance with the requirements of the following regulations:
EN 55 022: CLASS B
WEEE Information
For EU (European Union) member users:
According to the WEEE (Waste electrical and electronic equipment) Directive, do not
dispose of this product as household waste or commercial waste.
electronic equipment should be appropriately collected and recycled as required by
practices established for your country. For information on recycling of this product,
please contact your local
where you purchased the product.
Waste electrical and
authorities, your household waste disposal service or the shop
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