USB 3.0 & 2.0 Hub with
Gigabit Ethernet and 5V/
4A Adapter
Quick Installation Guide
Introduction
The USB 3.0 & 2.0 Hub with Gigabit Ethernet and
5V/4A Adapter provides 6 additional USB 3.0 &
2.0 ports and a Gigabit Ethernet port to your PC
or MAC system.
Key Features and Benefits
• Provides 2 USB 3.0, 4 USB 2.0 ports and a
Gigabit 10/100/1000Mb/s Ethernet port
• Compliant with Universal Serial Bus 3.0
Specification & IEEE 802.3, 802.3u, and
802.3ab compatible
• Supports SuperSpeed USB 3.0 data transfer
rate up to 5Gb/s and backward compatible
with USB 2.0 & USB 1.1 devices
• 5V/4A adapter for power hungry USB
devices
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System Requirements
• Desktop or notebook PC with an available
USB port (USB 3.0 recommended)
• Windows
®
8 (32-/64-bit) / 7 (32-/64-bit) /
Vista (32-/64-bit) / XP (32-/64-bit) / Server
2008 & 2003 (32-/64-bit) / Server 2008 R2
• MAC OS 10.6.x or later
Package Contents
• USB 3.0 & 2.0 Hub with Gigabit Ethernet and
5V/4A Adapter
• USB 3.0 cable (Type A/B)
• Power adapter
• Driver CD & Quick installation guide
Layout
Power LED
USB 2.0 downstream
ports (Type-A)
Figure 1: Front Layout
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Ethernet port
Power adapter jack
USB 3.0 downstream
ports (Type-A)
Figure 2: Rear Layout
USB 3.0 Connectors
Type-A connector Type-B connector
Figure 3: USB 3.0 Connectors
Upstream port
(Root port, Type-B)
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Hard ware Installation
Important: The USB 3.0 & 2.0 Hub with Gigabit
Ethernet and 5V/4A Adapter only works at USB
3.0 speed when connected to a USB 3.0 host
controller. Otherwise it will work as a USB 2.0 or
USB 1.1 hub when connected to USB 2.0 or USB
1.1 host controller, respectively.
1. Connect the Type-B connector of the
included USB 3.0 cable to the Upstream
port (Root Port, Type-B) of the USB 3.0 &
2.0 Hub with Gigabit Ethernet and 5V/4A
Adapter.
2. Connect the Switching power adapter into
the Power adapter jack of the hub, then
plug the power adapter into a reliable power
source.
3. Follow the instructions in the Driver
Installation section to install the driver.
4. After finishing driver installation, plug the
Type-A connector of the included USB 3.0
cable into an available USB port.
5. Restart the computer to complete the
installation.
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Driver Installation
Please don't connect the hub to the computer
before the driver is installed.
Windows 8 (32-/64-bit)
1. Insert the driver CD.
2. Press Windows key and R, type D:\Win
8\setup.exe in the Run window, then click
OK. (Change D: to match your CD\DVD-
ROM drive letter)
3. At the User Account Control, click Yes.
4. At the InstallShield Wizard Complete, click
Finish.
5. Connect the hub to the computer.
6. Restart the computer.
Windows 7 (32-/64-bit) / Server 2008 R2
1. Insert the driver CD. Close the CD AutoPlay
window.
2. Click Start, at the Search programs and files
box, type D:\Win 7_2008R2\setup.exe,
then press Enter. (Change D: to match your
CD\DVD-ROM drive letter)
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3. At the User Account Control, click Yes.
Skip this step if not prompted.
4. At the InstallShield Wizard Complete, click
Finish.
5. Connect the hub to the computer.
6. Restart the computer.
Windows Vista (32-/64-bit) / Windows XP
(32-/64-bit) / Server 2003 (32-/64-bit) /
Server 2008 (32-/64-bit)
1. Insert the driver CD, close the driver
window if prompted.
2. Click Start, Run, type D:\win XP_2003_
2008_Vista\setup.exe, then click OK.
(Change D: to match your CD\DVD-ROM
drive letter)
3.
For Windows Vista: At the User Account
Control, click Continue.
For XP, Server 2003 & 2008: Go directly to
step 4.
4. At the InstallShield Wizard Complete, click
Finish.
5. Connect the hub to the computer.
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6. Restart the computer.
To Verify Successful Installation
1. Go to Device Manager to verify installation.
For Window 8 / Windows 7 / Windows XP /
Server 2003 & 2008 R2: Right click Computer
or My Computer, click Manage, then click
Device Manager.
For Windows Vista: Right click Computer,
click Manage, click Continue, then click
Device Manager.
For Server 2008: Right click Computer, click
Manage, double click Diagnostics, then
click Device Manager.
2. Double click Network adapters. An ASIX
AX88179 USB 3.0 to Gigabit Ethernet
Adapter should be displayed.
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Mac OS Installation
1. Insert the driver CD.
2. Double click the Drivers icon on desktop, or
go to Drivers, select MAC folder, then
double click AX88179.dmg.
3. At the prompted window, double click
AX88179_v1.1.0 file.
4. At Introduction, click Continue.
5. At Installation Type, click Change Install
location if you want to change the default
folder; otherwise, click Install or Upgrade.
6. Enter Name and Password, then click OK
or Install software.
7. Click Continue Installation.
8. At Summary, click Restart to restart the
computer.
9. After rebooting, connect the hub to the
computer. The device is ready for use.
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To Verify MAC OS Installation
1. Go to Applications, Utilities, System
Profiler or System Information. Click
Extensions from the side bar, and you'll see
AX88179 displayed.
2. Click System Preference, then click
Network. The bullet before USB Gigabit...
should be green.
Green bullet means successful installation and function works normally
Figure 4
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Uninstall the Driver on MAC OS
1. Insert the driver CD.
2. Double click the Drivers icon on desktop, or
go to Drivers, select MAC folder, then
double click AX88179.dmg.
3. At the prompted window, double click
AX88179_uninstall.
4. Type your password and press Enter, then
the driver will be uninstalled successfully.
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Technical Support and Warranty
QUESTIONS? SIIG’s Online Support has answers! Simply visit our web site at
www.siig.com and click Support. Our online support database is updated daily with
new drivers and solutions. Answers to your questions could be just a few clicks away.
You can also submit questions online and a technical support analyst will promptly
respond.
SIIG offers a 5-year manufacturer warranty with this product. This warranty covers the
original purchaser and guarantees the product to be free of any defects in materials or
workmanship for five (5) years from the date of purchase of the product.
SIIG will, at our discretion, repair or replace (with an identical product or product
having similar features and functionality) the product if defective in materials or
workmanship. This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other
rights which vary from state to state. Please see our web site for more warranty details.
If you encounter any problems with this product, please follow the procedures below.
A) If it is within the store's return policy period, please return the product to the store
where you purchased from.
B) If your purchase has passed the store's return policy period, please follow the steps
below to have the product repaired or replaced.
Step 1: Submit your RMA request.
Go to www.siig.com, click Support, then REQUEST A PRODUCT REPLACEMENT
to submit a request to SIIG RMA or fax a request to 510-657-5962. Your RMA request
will be processed, if the product is determined to be defective, an RMA number will
be issued.
Step 2: After obtaining an RMA number, ship the product.
• Properly pack the product for shipping. All accessories that came with the
original package must be included.
• Clearly write your RMA number on the top of the returned package. SIIG will
refuse to accept any shipping package, and will not be responsible for a product
returned without an RMA number posted on the outside of the shipping
carton.
• You are responsible for the cost of shipping to SIIG. Ship the product to the
following address:
SIIG, Inc.
6078 Stewart Avenue
Fremont, CA 94538-3152, USA
RMA #:
• SIIG will ship the repaired or replaced product via Ground in the U.S. and
International Economy outside of the U.S. at no cost to the customer.
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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.
SIIG products offer comprehensive user manuals, many user-friendly features,
and are backed by an extensive manufacturer warranty. High quality control
standards are evident by the overall ease of installation and compatibility of
our products, as well as one of the lowest defective return rates in the industry.
SIIG products can be found in computer retail stores, mail order catalogs,
through major distributors, system integrators, and VARs in the Americas and
the UK, and through e-commerce sites.
USB 3.0 & 2.0 Hub with Gigabit Ethernet and 5V/4A Adapter
PRODUCT NAME
FCC RULES: TESTED TO COMPLY WITH FCC PART 15, CLASS B
OPERATING ENVIRONMENT: FOR HOME OR OFFICE USE
FCC COMPLIANCE STATEMENT:
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject
to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful
interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received,
including interference that may cause undesired operation.
THE PARTY RESPONSIBLE FOR PRODUCT COMPLIANCE
SIIG, Inc.
6078 Stewart Avenue
Fremont, CA 94538-3152, USA
Phone: 510-657-8688
USB 3.0 & 2.0 Hub with Gigabit Ethernet and 5V/4A Adapter is a trademark of SIIG, Inc. SIIG
and the SIIG logo are registered trademarks of SIIG, Inc. Microsoft and Windows are
registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. Mac and Mac OS are registered trademarks
of Apple, Inc. All other names used in this publication are for identification only and may be
trademarks of their respective owners.
September, 2012 Copyright © 2012 by SIIG, Inc. All rights reserved.
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