To be clear, these drivers are safe, validated, and code-signed by Apple.
You may see the following screen pop up stating that Apple can’t check the software package for malicious software. Next, double click and open the ASIX_USB_Device_Installer_v1.2.0.pkg package.zip archive, the folder within, and then double click on the ASIX_USB_Device_Installer_v1.2.0.dmg disk image file. Go into your Downloads folder, open the.(Please note, that these screenshots show the previous v1.2.0 version of the drivers, but the steps will work with the new drivers) Do not plug your Ethernet Adapter into your computer until prompted!įollow these steps after you’ve downloaded the installation file. This download should automatically go into your Downloads folder. **Original Article - For the full background regarding the history of ASIX drivers for the Plugable USB3-E1000 and USBC-E1000, please visit our blog post for further details.Ĭlick the button below to download the drivers.ĭownload the ASIX macOS 11 Big Sur Dext 1.2.0 (May 25, 2021)ĭownload the driver from the link above in the Driver section. Please stay tuned to our blog post and our website for further details as we investigate this emerging issue. **Update - JWe're aware of an issue affecting the installation and operation of these drivers on M1 Mac systems running Big Sur 11.5.1, and are investigating the issue and potential solutions. **Update – Aug– We’ve tested and validated a new DriverKit DEXT v1.3.0 (Beta 1) for the AX88179 chipset that we use in our USB3-E1000, and USBC-E1000 adapters to restore functionality to M1 Systems running macOS 11.5.1 and any users running the macOS 12 Monterey Beta.Ĭlick the button below to download the drivers, and then scroll down to the new Update for M1 Systems, and macOS 11.5.1+ or macOS 12 Monterey section for instructions to uninstall the current driver before installing the latest version.ĭownload the ASIX macOS 11 Big Sur Dext 1.3.0 (August 18, 2021) Please stay tuned to this article, and our main blog post as we investigate the issue. This issue affects our USB3-E1000 and USBC-E1000 adapters. **Update – Octo– We're aware of an issue affecting the installation and use of the ASIX AX88179 drivers on macOS 12.x Monterey, and are working towards a resolution.