AX88179 Drivers for Big Sur 11.0

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fabuloushal OP
Created Jun ’20
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Well it seems that the drivers for the ethernet adapters are probably going to need updating. Does anyone know where I can find the updated driver for Big Sur? I had this issue with the last beta and just remembered it now that I'm without an ethernet adapter to use. I use the 3 Gig adapter from Amazon Basics and it's worked excellent.
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pxp OP
Dec ’20
I wanted SIP enabled post installation so @gdfgsdgrrnm2 's solution worked for me. But remember to install AX88179 178A for macOS 10.9 to 10.15 Driver Installer v2.18.0, NOT the ASIX USB Device Installer macOS 11.0 Driver v1.0.0d3 as this one needed SIP disabled all the time.

Thanks guys!
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Gormo OP
Dec ’20
@gdfgsdgrrnm2's solution worked for me. Thank you Thank you Thank you so much gdfgsdgrrnm2!



You have to turn off SIP to successfully install the extension, but when it's installed, it's enough to add an exception for kernel extensions from the ASIX manufacturer, so that you can turn SIP on again without breaking it.

reboot to recovery mode (CMD+R at boot) and open up the terminal.
csrutil disable
reboot
install the latest version of the driver from asix (Mac 10.9 to 10.5 v2.18 driver *not the latest 11.1 beta driver*)
allow it in System Preferences -> Security & Privacy
reboot to recovery mode again and open up the terminal
csrutil enable spctl kext-consent add 5RHFAZ9D4P
reboot

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Partyfart OP
Jan ’21
Love this solution but... when i use recovery mode I can’t csrutil disable. I get the command not found error. When in normal mode I can use this command but not execute it. It requires recovery mode. What to do?
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GamerBrosLegacy OP
Jan ’21
@Partyfart
Are you using an M1 Mac? There is a known issue with disabling SIP via csrutil disable.

If not, verify Terminal has "Developer Tools" permission in System Preferences->Security & Privacy->Privacy->Developer Tools. Also, verify that Terminal when not in Recovery Mode is using zsh versus bash. Note: In recovery mode, Terminal will still use bash. Lastly, make sure you have Xcode installed. I do not think it is causing your current issue, but is necessary to run anything in Terminal coded in Swift.
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aibarra77 OP
Feb ’21
I just updated to Big Sur 11.2 and my TrendNet USB Hub with Ethernet, AX88179 chipset is working pretty good.
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Loucioccio OP
Feb ’21
Thank you this worked for me on 2015 MacBook Pro running Big Sur beta.

Lou Cioccio
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GamerBrosLegacy OP
Feb ’21
I did not have any improvement with MacOS 11.2 (still dropped every 3 seconds), but with the 11.3 Beta the interval went to every 45 minutes to hours. Definitely more usable. My hub is the Razer Core X Chroma & Razer mentions this is an issue and informs that every MacOS user should contact them to "repair" the unit. Besides that not making sense, the support did not know anything about it. I am going to see if a Windows computer can update it since Razer Synapse 3 is not available for MacOS and therefore, one must use a Thunderbolt 3 Windows computer to update it.
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Anoktear OP
Feb ’21
Not working for Mac M1.

The extension won't load, even if I manually run the command:
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sudo kextload /Library/Extensions/AX88179_178A.kext

I get the error:

Error Domain=KMErrorDomain Code=71 "Incompatible architecture: Binary is for x86_64, but needed arch arm64e" UserInfo={NSLocalizedDescription=Incompatible architecture: Binary is for x86_64, but needed arch arm64e}


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ax2mx OP
Feb ’21
Got this issue after unfortunate upgrade to MacOs Bir Sur :-(

These are my conditions:

  • MacOS version 11.2 (20D64)

  • MacBook Pro (15-inch, 2018)

  • USB Hub UGREEN 50852

And this is what solved my problem:

  1. Boot into Mac OS Recovery Mode by holding down the ⌘ and R keys during system start.

  2. Open Terminal from the "Utilities" menu at the top of the screen and run following commands:

Code Block sh 
csrutil disable # Disable System Integrity Protection (SIP)

Code Block sh 
/usr/sbin/spctl kext-consent add 5RHFAZ9D4P # Add manufacturer ID to allow kernel extensions from ASIX

Code Block sh 
/usr/sbin/spctl kext-consent list # Check that ID was added

3. Reboot
4. Download and install the latest version of the driver from ASIX web-site
Code Block language
https://asix.com.tw/en/product/USBEthernet/Super-SpeedUSBEthernet/AX88179

5. Restart and once again boot into Recovery Mode. Open Terminal and enable SIP
Code Block language
csrutil enable


Hope this was helpful 🙃
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tanimour OP
Feb ’21
@ax2mx, which driver did you download from the ASIX website?

I'm also getting the same problem on Big Sur macOS 11.2.1 on my 2017 Macbook Pro.

Was it this one:


Apple macOS 11 Drivers Installer(Beta)
For Intel & Apple Silicon platforms. This is a DEXT beta driver, please open readme first
Version

  • 1.0.0d3

Release Date

  • 2020-12-14

File Size

  • 246.9 KB


Or was it this one?


Apple macOS 10.9 to 10.15 Drivers Installer
For Apple 32-bit/64-bit platforms
Version

  • 2.18.0

Release Date

  • 2020-08-04

File Size

  • 3.0 MB

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f.lucadetena OP
Mar ’21
For anyone still looking for the answer in Big Sur. I manage to make it work using the latest drivers, the "beta" version for Big Sur in the ASIX page:

asix.com.tw/en/product/usbethernet/super-speedusbethernet/ax88179

It is important to follow the instructions in the readme inside. And after you install and reboot, open the ASIX DEVICE APP that has been installed along with the drivers. There you activate the device.


Hope it helps.

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JieJie OP
Mar ’21
MacPro 2015 Big Sur 11.2.3 (20D91), I have done all the action following the above steps. but without successfully
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tundo OP
Mar ’21
I installed Apple macOS 11 Drivers Installer(Beta) version 1.0.0d3 from ASIX site and followed their Readme instructions.
The ethernet adaptor works fine.

My system specs:

  • Big Sur 11.2.3 (20D91)

  • MacBook Pro (15-inch, 2018)

  • CSL - HUB USB 3.0 incl. Gigabit Ethernet with AX88179

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Humi18 OP
Mar ’21
Please if you can elaborate on how you managed to update .. I did not understand what to do after installation! I would love to interpret step by step ..
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PedroNogueIBM OP
Apr ’21
Followed ax2mx's instructions (thx) - also the reminder about the app for activating by f.lucadetena came in really handy (thx too).

However, if I re-enable the csrutil (aka SIP) and reboot out of Recovery-mode, the device appears to be disconnected from cable.
Ideas?
I can now live without SIP function, but I rather keep it on, if possible?

Thanks!!
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Az-heem OP
Apr ’21
Finally, the issue has been resolved with the latest Big Sur update from Apple.
I'm currently running macOS Big Sur version 11.3 (20E232) and it detected the driver automatically I believe, didn't do anything to get it working.
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gfernandes OP
Apr ’21
Anyone installed last update and could enable SIP again?
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nomaed OP
Apr ’21
It's end of April 2021 and I was able to install the beta driver for Big Sur for my MBP 2015 using LandingZone dock. Had to disable SIP and all that jazz.

However, I noticed that com.asix.dext.usbdevice is on 100% CPU usage, and on my 1Gbit internet connections I am getting max 100kbps (via speedtest.net). As soon as I disconnect the LAN and switch to WiFi, I am getting ~450kbps.

So something is not well with this driver.
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GamerBrosLegacy OP
May ’21

@Az-heem
Are you saying it works without downloading a driver at all or by downloading the 2.19.0 driver & not doing anything else?

Finally, the issue has been resolved with the latest Big Sur update from Apple. 
I'm currently running macOS Big Sur version 11.3 (20E232)  and it detected the driver automatically I believe, didn't do anything to get it working. 
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talhaaltinkaya OP
May ’21
Last week I ran the adapter by trying the solutions here. I even enabled SIP again. But yesterday I had to reset the computer to factory settings and it is not working right now. No matter what method I try, it doesn't work. Any ideas? Or any suggestions for an adapter that will work anyway?

edit: It doesn't work whether I disable SIP or not.
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gfernandes OP
May ’21
Asix removed ASIX_USB_Device_Installer_macOS_11.0_Driver_v1.0.0d3 from their download page. I had kernel panic after installing last big sur update, and had to remove it.
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Az-heem OP
May ’21
@GamerBrosLegacy
Yeah just updated Big Sur to latest version. Did not need to do anything else. It's still working just fine.




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Performa476Pete OP
May ’21
ASIX 1.1.0d2 was posted 5/11 which doesn't require disabling SIP. I loaded it and I'm seeing slower Ethernet speeds.

155 down/230 up

With my Aukey adapter I get 689 down/757 up.

MacBook Pro 15" 2016
Big Sur 11.3.1
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Peter Schueler OP
May ’21
I tried to install the newest driver(2021/05/11) on a MB M1. I get the error message "only Intel platform supported". Is any possibility to use AX88179 on a M1?


MacBook Air 2020
Big Sur 11.3.1
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Friedchips OP
May ’21
So...some people are saying that they didn't have to do anything after updating to 11.3.
I have recently updated to Big Sur ver. 11.3.1 and ASIX also released a new version of the driver yesterday(2021.05.17) for Intel and Apple Silicon and....it is still not working!!
If you try to install the new driver it still gives the error message that "Apple can't scan the file for malicious software..contact the developer support" etc.

Ethernet adapter with AX88179 chipset needs some attention.

If there is any solution apart from disabling SIP (also this is a very old workaround), please let us know. Was really hoping that there will be a proper solution by now...

I have Macbook Pro 2017, Big Sur 11.3.1
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