SIIG JU-NE0211-S1 User manual

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USB 3.0 to Gigabit
Ethernet Adapter
Quick Installation Guide
04-0814B
Introduction
The USB 3.0 to Gigabit Ethernet Adapter adds one
10/100/1000 Mbps Ethernet port to your USB
3.0 enabled system.
Features and Benefits
•Compliant with USB 3.0 specification
•Supports full duplex with flow control and
half duplex with back pressure operation
•Compliant with IEEE 802.3, 802.3u, 802.3ab
• Supports IEEE 802.3az (Energy Efficient
Ethernet)
•Supports advanced link down power saving
when Ethernet cable is unplugged
Serial Number Sticker
Serial number is required for future return or
exchange.

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System Requirements
•Desktop or notebook computer with an
available USB 3.0 port
•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 to Gigabit Ethernet Adapter
•Driver CD
•Quick installation guide

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Layout
Figure 1: USB 3.0 to Gigabit Ethernet Adapter
LED Indicators
Two LEDs to monitor your network connection.
•Activity LED (Green): Blinking when
network activity is detected
•Connectivity LED (Orange): On when
network is connected
USB 3.0 connector
Activity LED
Connectivity LED
RJ45 port

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Driver Installation
Note: Do not connect the USB 3.0 to Gigabit
Ethernet Adapter to your computer before
instructed to do so.
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. Plug the Adapter into an available USB 3.0
port.
6. Plug your network cable into the Adapter.
7. Restart the computer, then plug the other
end of network cable into your network
hub, switch, or router.

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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)
3. At the User Account Control, click Yes.
Skip this step if not prompted.
4. At the InstallShield Wizard Complete, click
Finish.
5. Plug the Adapter into an available USB 3.0
port.
6. Plug your network cable into the Adapter.
7. Restart the computer, then plug the other
end of network cable into your network
hub, switch, or router.
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 autoplay CD
driver window if prompted.

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2. For Windows Vista: Click Start. In Start
Search box, type D:\win XP_2003_2008_
Vista\setup.exe, then press Enter.
(Change D: to match your CD\DVD-ROM
drive letter)
For Windows XP / Server 2008 & 2003: 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. At User Account Control, click Continue.
Skip this step if not prompted.
4. At the InstallShield Wizard Complete, click
Finish.
5. Plug the Adapter into an available USB 3.0
port.
6. Plug your network cable into the Adapter.
7. Restart the computer, then plug the other
end of network cable into your network
hub, switch, or router.

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To Verify Windows Installation
1. Go to Device Manager to verify installation.
For Windows 8 / Windows 7 / 2008 R2: Right
click Computer, click Manage, then click
Device Manager.
For Windows Vista: Right click Computer,
click Manage, click Continue, then click
Device Manager.
For Windows XP / Server 2003: Right click
My Computer, click Manage, then click
Device Manager.
For Windows Server 2008: Right click
Computer, click Manage, double click
Diagnostics, then click Device Manager.
2. Double click Network adapter, 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. 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 USB 3.0 to
Gigabit Ethernet Adapter 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.
Figure 2
Green bullet means successful installation and function works normally

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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.

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/
Notebooksystemsandexternalperipherals. SIIGcontinuestogrowbyadding
A/V and Digital Signage connectivity solutions to our extensive portfolio.
SIIGproductsoffer comprehensive user manuals,manyuser-friendlyfeatures,
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,
throughmajordistributors, system integrators, and VARs in the Americas and
the UK, and through e-commerce sites.
USB 3.0 to Gigabit Ethernet 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.
PRODUCTNAME
USB 3.0 to Gigabit Ethernet Adapter
FCC RULES: TESTED TO COMPLY WITH FCC PART 15, CLASS B
OPERATING ENVIRONMENT: FOR HOME OR OFFICE USE
FCCCOMPLIANCESTATEMENT:
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: [phone]