• “This adapter worked great on Windows 7. Just plug it in, and about 2 minutes later you’re on the network. ” – Scott V Warner, DES MOINES, NM
  • “It was very very very easy to setup. No software drivers were needed. I just powered off the Wii (Red Power Light) connected the USB LAN Adapter to the Wii, configured a Wired connection, and it worked.” – T. BUFORD, NORCROSS, GA
  • “…it worked without a hitch or me lifting a finger. Great product, highly recommended.” – Michael Schilli, San Francisco, CA

Common Uses

  • Add an additional network interface to any Windows, Mac, or Linux computer via a simple USB adapter
  • Improved connectivity speed vs. computers currently connected over Wifi/802.11 wireless networks

 

Description

Providing Fast Ethernet connectivity over USB, the Plugable USB 2.0 to 10/100 Network Adapter has a compact external design and wide compatibility with its ASIX AX88772 chipset. Two LEDs montior power and link activity. Support for this adapter built in to Nintendo Wii (no driver required). Wired ethernet via this adapter provides faster and more reliable Netflix streaming, game downloads, and network access than the Wii’s built-in wireless networking (up to 2-3x as fast). 32/64-bit drivers for Windows 7, Vista, XP, 2000, ME, and 98SE. Drivers for Mac OS X 10.4 and higher (latest OS X 10.6 may require manual IP configuration). Driver for Linux kernel 2.6.9+ (may require building kernel module). Included in package are the adapter, driver disk, and quick start guide.

Features

  • Add a wired network connection to your Windows, Mac, or Linux system.
  • Compatible with all Wii consoles, no driver required
  • Full 10/100 Mbps Fast Ethernet performance over USB 2.0′s 480 Mbps bus
  • Powered through the USB connection; no power cord needed
  • RJ-45 network port connects to any 10/100 Mbps network
  • Widely used and widely compatible ASIX AX88772 chipset

Model: USB2-E100

Installing Drivers

There are 3 easy options for installing drivers.

  • On Windows 7 systems with Windows Update enabled, just leave the network cable connected to a different network adapter (so Windows Update can be reached) and just plug in the USB side of the adapter. Windows will look for the best driver.
  • Drivers for many platforms (including Windows, Mac, Linux, Windows CE, etc.) are available for download. The complete list of drivers and supported platforms for the AX88772 chip in the Plugable USB2-E100 is available on the ASIX AX88772 driver download page.
  • Or use the drivers from the included CDROM.

Android and ChromeOS compatibility

Some Android and ChromeOS devices include drivers for our device, however each device maker includes different drivers and (unlike Windows, Mac, or Linux), they generally can’t be upgraded after the fact.

Here are devices reported to be working and not working with our adapter.

Working:

  • Google Chromebook CR-48
  • Toshiba Thrive with Android 3.2.1 or higher
  • Ainol Elf 7 with Android ICS 4.0

Not working:

  • Acer a500 Iconia with Android 3.1 or 3.2
  • Asus Transformer T101 with Honeycomb 3.1 or 3.2

Linux support

Support for the ASIX AX88772 chip in this adapter is present in all recent versions of the Linux kernel.

Where to Buy

Plugable USB 2.0 to 10/100 Fast Ethernet LAN Network RJ45 Adapter (ASIX AX88772 chipset) Product Details $15.95