USB 3.0 3-Port Hub with Gigabit Ethernet Adapter Installation Guide Introduction The USB 3.0 3-Port Hub with Gigabit Ethernet Adapter provides 3 USB 3.0 ports and a Gigabit Ethernet port to your USB 3.0 enabled PC or Mac system. Key Features and Benefits • • • • • 04-0952A SuperSpeed USB 3.0 data transfer rate up to 5Gb/s Connect up to 3 USB 3.0 devices and backward compatible with USB 2.0 and 1.1 devices Compatible with IEEE 802.3, 802.3u, 802.3ab, 802.
System Requirements • • • PC or Mac 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® X v10.6 or later Package Contents • • • USB 3.0 3-Port Hub with Gigabit Ethernet Adapter Power adapter (Output: 5V, 3A) Driver CD and installation guide Layout Built-in slot for USB 3.
Power adapter jack Ethernet port USB 3.
Installation Overview Important: The USB 3.0 3-Port Hub with Gigabit Ethernet 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. Plug the included power adapter to the power adapter jack. (optional) 2. Follow the instructions in the Driver Installation section to install the driver. 3. After you install the driver, plug the USB 3.
Windows Driver Installation Do not connect the USB 3.0 3-Port Hub with Gigabit Ethernet Adapter to a USB port of your computer until instructed to do so. Windows 8 (32-/64-bit) 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Insert the driver CD. Press Windows key and R, type D:\Win 8\setup.exe, then click OK. (Change D: to match your CD\DVD-ROM drive letter) At the User Account Control, click Yes. At the InstallShield Wizard Complete, click Finish. Connect the USB 3.0 3-Port Hub with Gigabit Ethernet Adapter to a USB 3.
3. 4. 5. At the User Account Control, click Yes. Skip this step if not prompted. At the InstallShield Wizard Complete, click Finish. Connect the USB 3.0 3-Port Hub with Gigabit Ethernet Adapter to a USB 3.0 port of the computer, then restart the computer. Windows Vista (32-/64-bit) / Windows XP (32-/64-bit) / Server 2003 (32-/64-bit) / Server 2008 (32-/64-bit) 1. 2. 3. 4. 6 Insert the driver CD, close the driver window if prompted. Click Start, Run, type D:\Win XP_2003_ 2008_Vista\setup.
5. Connect the USB 3.0 3-Port Hub with Gigabit Ethernet Adapter to a USB 3.0 port of the computer, then restart the computer. To Verify Windows Installation 1. 2. Go to Device Manager to verify installation. For Window 8 / Windows 7 / Windows XP / Server 2003: 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.
Mac OS Driver Installation 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 8 Insert the driver CD. Double click the Drivers icon on desktop, or go to Drivers, select MAC folder, then double click AX88...dmg. At the prompted window, double click AX88179_v...pkg. At Introduction, click Continue. At Installation Type, click Install or Upgrade. Enter Name and Password, then click OK or Install software. Click Continue Installation. At Summary, click Restart to restart the computer. After restarting, connect the USB 3.
To Verify Mac OS Installation 1. 2. Go to Applications, Utilities, System Profiler or System Information. Click Extensions from the side bar, and you'll see AX88179 displayed. Click System Preference, then click Network. The bullet before USB Gigabit... should be green. See Figure 4.
Application Network device (network hub, switch, router, etc) Ethernet cable PC or Mac up to three USB devices (HDD enclosure, camera, etc) Figure 5: Application 10
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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.
