The ASIX AX88178 is a USB to Gigabit Ethernet Adapter designed to provide a high-performance Ethernet port to USB 2.0 or USB 3.0-enabled PC systems. The adapter driver is supported for various operating systems such as Windows, MAC and Linux.

Features:

• Compliant with USB 2.0 or USB 3.0 specification, backward compatible with USB 1.1 or USB 1.0 specification.
• Integrated 10/100/1000Mbps Gigabit Ethernet MAC/PHY.
• Supports Wake-on-LAN and IEEE 802.3az Energy Efficient Ethernet.
• Supports full-duplex IEEE 802.3x flow control and half-duplex backpressure flow control.
• Supports Jumbo frame up to 9KB packet size.

Specifications:

• Brand: ASIX
• Model: AX88178
• Interface: USB 2.0 / USB 3.0
• Data Transfer Rate: 10/100/1000Mbps
• Chipset: ASIX AX88178

Known Issues:

The device may encounter certain issues when functioning with some PCs running on various operating systems. Some of these issues include:

• Incompatibility issues with some APIs on earlier versions of OS like Windows XP.
• Connectivity issues such as packet loss may occur in some setups if the USB device is plugged into a USB hub that fails to meet USB specification.
• Some users may also experience an unstable connection wherein the adapter continually disconnects and reconnects.

Troubleshooting:

If you experience connectivity problems when using the ASIX AX88178 adapter with your PC, here are some tips to help you diagnose and resolve the issue:

• Check the cable connections. Make sure the USB wire is plugged into your computer's USB port and that the Ethernet cable is secure.
• Use an up-to-date driver that is compatible with your operating system. You can download the most recent driver versions from the ASIX official website.
• If the problem persists, try removing the ASIX driver and installing a different driver-version or re-launching. If you are having issues with stability of connection and disconnection enable power management function.

ASIX AX88178 USB to Ethernet Adapter Driver

The ASIX AX88178 USB to Ethernet Adapter Driver is software designed to enable the adapter to communicate with your PC operating system. A current version (1.4.3.64) of the driver is available for download on the official ASIX website.

• Windows (10, 8.1, 8, 7, Vista & XP)
• Linux kernel 2.6.11 and above
• Mac OS X and later
• Windows CE 6.0 and later, Windows Mobile 5/6.X

The driver package consists of the device driver, Configuration Utility, and user manual. The driver installation wizard is straightforward and comes with a step-by-step guide, which ensures easy and quick installation. After the installation process completes, restart your PC to apply the changes.