Wired Network Drivers and Software
Realtek-based 2.5Gbps USB Ethernet Adapters
Please check the list of applicable products to ensure you're installing the appropriate driver or your Plugable Product.
Additional drivers, provided directly by Realtek, can be found on this page .
Applicable Products
Windows PCs with internet access via another network adapter should automatically download and install drivers from Windows Update without a separate download.
If you experience issues with the adapter, first try applying the drivers listed here. Then, if issues continue, try the latest drivers from Realtek, available here .
Please reach out to us at support@plugable.com if you encounter issues.
| Platform | Important Notes | Date | Version and Download |
|---|---|---|---|
| Windows 11 | Windows 11 should install the latest driver automatically, provided an Internet connection is available when the device is connected. You will likely need to look in the Optional Updates section of Windows Update. |
May 29, 2024 | 1157.15.20 |
| Windows 10 | Windows 10 should install the latest driver automatically, provided an Internet connection is available when the device is connected. |
May 29, 2024 | 10.61.20 |
| Windows 8.x and Server 2012 | December 28, 2021 | 8.68.20 | |
| Windows 7 and Server 2008 R2 | December 28, 2021 | 7.61.20 | |
| 10.6 to 10.15 | Up-to-date Mac systems (approximately 10.14.3+) will have the driver for the adapter built-in, though throughput is limited without installing the driver. |
1.0.22 | |
| macOS 11.x to 14.x | There are some minor issues using the adapter in macOS 11.x+. Please see the Get Started information on these products for details. |
Built-in | |
| UEFI | Get from Realtek . |
Realtek-based 1Gbps USB Ethernet Adapters
Please check the list of applicable products to ensure you're installing the appropriate driver or your Plugable Product.
Additional drivers, provided directly by Realtek, can be found on this page .
Applicable Products
Windows PCs with internet access via another network adapter should automatically download and install drivers from Windows Update without a separate download.
Drivers should not be needed on macOS 10.6 or above. However, they are available for separate download.
| Platform | Important Notes | Date | Version and Download |
|---|---|---|---|
| Windows 10 and 11 | July 25, 2018 | Download | |
| Windows 8.x | July 30, 2018 | Download | |
| Windows 7 | July 26, 2018 | Download | |
| Windows Vista | January 10, 2018 | Download | |
| Windows XP | January 26, 2018 | Download | |
| macOS 10.6 to 10.14 | December 19, 2017 | 1.0.17 | |
| Linux Kernel 2.6 and Above | Compile required. Linux kernels 3.8 and earlier require rebuild of kernel module from source. Recent distributions running 3.9 or later should have the driver built-into kernel. |
2.10.0 | |
| Chrome OS | Chrome OS supported with latest software updates installed. The drivers are included as part of the kernel used by Chrome OS. |
ASIX-based USB 3.0/USB-C 1Gbps Ethernet Adapter Drivers
Please check the list of applicable products to ensure you're installing the appropriate driver or your Plugable Product.
If going directly to the ASIX driver page. Take note of the chipset for your Plugable Product.
- AX88179 = USBC-E1000 before mid-2023 or USB3-E1000
- AX88179A = USBC-E1000 after mid-2023
Applicable Products
Windows PCs with internet access via another network adapter should automatically download and install drivers from Windows Update without a separate download.
If you experience issues with the adapter, first try applying the latest drivers from ASIX, available here (does not apply to USBC-E1000 after mid-2023)
ARM-based Windows versions, such as Windows RT and Windows X, are not supported.
As of macOS 10.15, we do not officially support the use of the USB3-E1000 and older USBC-E1000 (before mid-2023) adapters on macOS. Newer USBC-E1000 adapters are plug-and-play compatible on macOS. Please see our Knowledge Base article for details.
| Platform | Important Notes | Date | Version and Download |
|---|---|---|---|
| Windows 11 | Windows 11 should install the latest driver automatically, provided an Internet connection is available when the device is connected. You will likely need to look in the Optional Updates section of Windows Update. |
January 23, 2024 | 3.22.1.0 |
| Windows 10 (64-bit) | Windows 10 should install the latest driver automatically, provided an Internet connection is available when the device is connected. |
January 23, 2024 | 3.20.1.0 |
| Windows 10 (32-bit) | Windows 10 should install the latest driver automatically, provided an Internet connection is available when the device is connected. |
June 12, 2020 | 1.20.7.0 |
| Windows 8.x, 7, Vista, and XP | September 2015 | 2.90 | |
| (USBC-E1000 Only) macOS 11.x to 14.x |
Using macOS native CDC-NCM driver. |
Devices After Mid-2023 |
Built-in CDC-NCM |
| macOS 12.x | We have written detailed installation instructions for assistance in this process. The instructions can found on our Knowledge Base. |
September 25, 2023 | DEXT 2.4.0 |
| macOS 10.15.x and 11.x | We have written detailed installation instructions for assistance in this process. The instructions can found on our Knowledge Base. |
August 18, 2021 | DEXT 1.3.0 |
| macOS 10.6 to 10.14.x | macOS 10.13-10.14.x requires users to manually approve 3rd party extensions (drivers). Step-by-step instructions for doing so can be found in our Knowledge Base. |
April 26, 2017 | 2.9 |
| Linux Kernel 2.6 and Later | Compile required. Linux kernels 3.8 and earlier require rebuild of kernel module from source. Recent distributions running 3.9 or later should have the driver built-into kernel. |
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ASIX-based USB 2.0 1Gbps Ethernet Adapter Drivers
Please check the list of applicable products to ensure you're installing the appropriate driver or your Plugable Product.
If going directly to the ASIX driver page. Take note of the chipset for your Plugable Product.
- AX88178 = USB2-E1000
Applicable Products
Windows PCs with internet access via another network adapter should automatically download and install drivers from Windows Update without a separate download.
If you experience issues with the adapter, first try applying the latest drivers from ASIX, available here
ARM-based Windows versions, such as Windows RT and Windows X, are not supported.
As of macOS 10.15, we do not officially support the use of these adapters on macOS. Please see our Knowledge Base article for details.
| Platform | Important Notes | Date | Version and Download |
|---|---|---|---|
| Windows 11, 10, 8.x, 7, Vista, and XP | September 2015 | Download | |
| macOS 10.6 to 10.15.x | 2.3.0 | ||
| Linux Kernel Below 3.2 | Linux distributions running kernel 3.2 and higher have the driver built-in to kernel. Older kernel versions require download and compile. |
ASIX-based USB 2.0/OTG 100Mbps Ethernet Adapters
Please check the list of applicable products to ensure you're installing the appropriate driver or your Plugable Product.
If going directly to the ASIX driver page. Take note of the chipset for your Plugable Product.
- AX88772 = USB2-E100/USB2-OTGE100
Applicable Products
Windows PCs with internet access via another network adapter should automatically download and install drivers from Windows Update without a separate download.
If you experience issues with the adapter, first try applying the latest drivers from ASIX, available here
ARM-based Windows versions, such as Windows RT and Windows X, are not supported.
As of macOS 10.15, we do not officially support the use of these adapters on macOS. Please see our Knowledge Base article for details.
| Platform | Important Notes | Date | Version and Download |
|---|---|---|---|
| Windows 11, 10, 8.x, 7, Vista, and XP | September 2015 | Download | |
| macOS 10.6 to 10.15.x | macOS 10.13-10.14.x requires users to manually approve 3rd party extensions (drivers). Step-by-step instructions for doing so can be found in our Knowledge Base. |
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| Linux Kernel Below 3.2 | Linux distributions running kernel 3.2 and higher have the driver built-in to kernel. Older kernel versions require download and compile. |
