ASIX AX88179 User Manual

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AX88179/AX88178A
Mac OS X Driver Installation Guide
Revision 2.01
June 10
th
, 2014
AX88179/AX88178A Mac OS X Driver
Installation Guide

ASIX AX88179 Specifications

General

USB Interface	USB 3.0
Ethernet Interface	10/100/1000Mbps
Compliance	IEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3u, IEEE 802.3ab
Operating System Support	Windows, Linux, Mac OS X
Features	Supports Jumbo frame
Package	QFN 68L (8x8 mm)

Summary

Introduction

Driver Installation Procedures

Driver Uninstallation Procedures

Troubleshooting

How to Identify Vendor and Product ID of USB Dongle

Explains how to check if the USB dongle's Vendor ID and Product ID match ASIX's default values.

Identify Installed Mac OS X Driver Revision

Details how to check the current version of the installed AX88179/AX88178A Mac OS X driver.

Configure AX88179/178A Mac OS X Driver Parameters

Guides users on adjusting specific driver parameters, such as Jumbo Packet Size, if necessary.