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I bought a Startech USB 3.0 to Gigabit Ethernet Adapter and looking for linux drivers. I did google search and did not come up with anything. Startech.com has only windows drivers. Any help on getting this up and running is greatly appreciated.

my system:

Mac Mini with refit and ubuntu 12.10 64-bit server.

Jorge Castro
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Srikanth Ponnapalli
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This is what I have done.

  1. go to http://www.asix.com.tw/download.php?sub=downloadsearch&PSNoID=112
  2. select "USB 3.0 Gigabit Ethernet" from product family drop down menu
  3. select AX88179 From Product name.
  4. select driver from File Type radio button
  5. click on "Go"

Download linux source files to the computer and follow the instructions to compile and install the drivers.

Then unplug and plugin the device and it will be detected.

In /etc/network/interfaces file enable the network interface.

Jorge Castro
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