(mount “AX88179178A.dmg” and run “AX88179178A.dmg” for Mac OS), and follow the on-screen instructions to complete the install NOTE. The file AX88179178A.dmg will be downloaded to your 'download' folder. Double click it and AX88179 will open under 'devices'. Double click on that and a folder will open with the file AX88179178Av2.9.0.pkg 5. Double click on AX88179178Av2.9.0 6.
When I purchased the new Macbook Pro last year, one big issue was the lack of widely used interface ports. In order not to purchase many dongles (and spend too much on the Apple Store) I had a look on the usual sites and found a nice one from Cable Matters (no, sadly I have no sponsorship from them) which had them all: ethernet, USB-A, VGA and HDMI. Fantastic!
Coming from Linux, where 99% of the drivers are already provided in the kernel, the first odd thing I had to do is install the drivers for these ports! Even if I manage Windows computers daily, I wasn’t used anymore on my laptop!
Luckily drivers are not hard to find:
- USB-A port uses ASM1153 chipset (55aa:174c), but works out of the box
- Ethernet uses AX88179 from Asix (1790:0b95)
When I first installed the drivers I was using Sierra, and no problems arise. Now that I reinstalled with High Sierra the ethernet driver wasn’t working. Why? User-Approved Kernel Extension Loading.
User-Approved Kernel Extension Loading is a feature (released broken) which should enhance system security, from preventing unknown sources extensions from loading into the kernel.
So when I was prompted to load a kernel extension from developer WEI LU SU I instantly said NO. Just later I found out that it’s the extension which manages the USB Ethernet AX88179!
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So if, like me, you missed or misinterpreted that prompt you can go to System Preferences > Security & Privacy > General in the window bottom you can see System software from developer “WEI LU SU” was blocked from loading. Right next to it a button will allow you to Allow the extension from loading, and the USB Ethernet port should work right after.
Macbook and Macbook Air users often find themselves fiddling between various adapters just to get basic tasks done and Kensington might have found a solution to that problem. Meet the Kensington SD1500 mobile dock which makes use of your Macbook’s USB-C connector to provide you all the ports from past and present in one sleek casing.
The Kensington SD1500 mobile dock specs include USB 3.0 port, LAN, VGA and HDMI port. The USB 3.0 is backwards compatible with USB 2.0 devices and the HDMI can output 4k or 1080p resolution.
The Kensington SD1500 mobile dock is quite small and portable enough to be taken anywhere you go. Kensington SD1500 mobile dock is on sale for 90 dollars and comes with 2 years warranty.
Kensington SD1500 specifications
- UPC: 085896339694
- Best For: 4K Monitors, 4K Projectors
- Cable Length (ft/m): 90mm
- Compatibility: Chrome OS 44 and above, Mac OS X 10.10, Mac OS X 10.11, Windows 10, Windows 8.1
- Connections: Gigabit, USB-C
- Features: Thunderbolt 3 Compatible
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Kensington SD1500 features
* 4K HDMI or HD VGA Video Output to an external monitor, TV or projector (Host device must support DisplayPort Alt Mode over USB-C)
* Hideaway USB-C cable
* USB 3.0 port for peripheral accessory expansion
* Gigabit Ethernet port for a reliable network connection (requires one-time LAN driver download at installation on Mac OS)
* Compact design easily fits into a laptop backpack or carrying case
* Thunderbolt 3 compatible
* Future-proof online firmware upgrade available for Windows updates
* Compatible with Windows® 10, 8.1; Mac OS® X 10.10 or later; Chrome OS
Ax88179 Mac Driver
Ethernet driver installation process for USB C Mobile Dock for MAC OS
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Download Ethernet driver from Kensington website. Link
Unzip “AX88179_178A_Macintosh_10.10_to_10.11_Driver_Installer_v2.8.0”
Click “AX88179_178A.dmg” to unzip fileStep
Click disk “AX88179”
Click “AX88179_178A_v2.8.0.pkg” file
Click “Continue” to next step
Choose” Installation Type” then click “Install”
Enter “Username and Password” of system and then click “Install Software”
Click “Continue Installation” to next step
System will start installation
Once installation completes, click “Restart” to reboot the system