
I suspect that I will be able to upgrade to v2.18.0 of the drivers and they will begin to work. I am not sure if driver versions make a difference. After rebooting, your network adapter should be enabled and working again. This time, during installation you'll be prompted to allow the extension and the install should fully succeed. Download and install v2.16.0 of the drivers from here: /4/usb-ethernet-adapter-not-working-after-macos-catalina-10-15-update-we-can-help/ That happened to me too.Ĭom.88179-178a yesNow, go to the Plugable website. When you get to step 7, you will notice that macOS reports no instead of yes. Proceed to follow the previous instructions by kraczynski: ĭownload the Apple macOS 10.9 to 10.15 Drivers Installer v2.18.0 3.0 MB.Īt this point, you will be prompted to reboot. Go to the Asix support page /en/product/USBEthernet/Super-Speed USBEthernet/AX88179?utm source=ASIX.Youtube&utmmedium=video&utm_campaign=ASIX. The workaround involves a few extra steps. I'm not sure if a clean install makes a difference. This is the first version of Big Sur I have attempted to install. I have successfully got the adapter working in Big Sur 11.0.1 Beta (20B5022a). In terminal, check driver loaded: kextfind -report -b -loaded |grep 88179-178a In terminal check added developer ID: /usr/sbin/spctl kext-consent listħ. Start MacOs X and accept pop up in system preferences/security and privacy.Ħ. In Terminal add developer ID: /usr/sbin/spctl kext-consent add 5RHFAZ9D4Pĥ.

Origin=Developer ID Application: ASIX ELECTRONICS CORPORATION (5RHFAZ9D4P)Ĥ.

Library/Extensions/AX88179_178A.kext: accepted usr/sbin/spctl -a -vv -t install /Library/Extensions/AX88179178A.kext

In terminal: sudo su - (type your password) Install driver and check if it exists kext in: /Library/Extensions/AX88179178A.kext (An example based on ASIX ELECTRONICS CORPORATION) Try to follow all the steps bellow but on the step 5 doesn't show any pop up and step 7 is showing: I've downloaded the last version of drivers on Asix website (v2.18) but not sucess.
