ASIX AX88179 USB 3.0 Gigabit Ethernet driver
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What is AX88179?
ASIX AX88179 is a USB 3.0 to Gigabit Ethernet controller used in many USB network adapters, USB-C hubs and docking stations. It appears in Device Manager as USB\VID_0B95&PID_1790; the older AX88178A uses PID_178A. The newer AX88179A and AX88179B chips usually report the same product ID but need recent drivers.
Install the driver
- Download the latest driver from this page and install it.
- Reconnect the adapter. It appears under Network adapters as ASIX AX88179 USB 3.0 to Gigabit Ethernet Adapter (or AX88179A/B).
- If the adapter came with a hub or dock, check its maker’s site too — some brands ship customized drivers.
Troubleshooting
- Very slow speed — make sure the adapter is connected to a USB 3.x port (blue or marked SS), not a USB 2.0 port.
- Disconnects after sleep — clear “Allow the computer to turn off this device to save power” in the adapter properties.
- Code 10 after a Windows update — uninstall the device together with its driver and install the latest version from this page.
Linux supports these adapters with the ax88179_178a kernel module.
All drivers
| Driver | Version | Date | Windows | Bits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ASIX AX88179 USB 3.0 Gigabit Ethernet Driver | 4.22.1.0 | Jan 5, 2026 | Windows 11 | 64-bit |
| ASIX AX88179 USB 3.0 Gigabit Ethernet Driver | 4.20.1.0 | Jan 5, 2026 | Windows 10, 11 | 32-bit |
| ASIX AX88179 USB 3.0 Gigabit Ethernet Driver (ARM64) | 3.22.3.0 | Jul 22, 2024 | Windows 11 | ARM64 |
| Magic Control Docking Station Drivers | 1.5.2201.0426 | Apr 26, 2022 | Windows 7–8.1 | 32-bit & 64-bit |
| Magic Control Technology USB Docking Stations Drivers | 1.4.2001.0620, 1.20.5.0, 2.17.0.0 | Jun 20, 2020 | Windows 7–10 | 32-bit & 64-bit |
| Magic Control Technology USB to Ethernet Adapter Divers | 3.20.1.0, 1.18.4.0 | Oct 26, 2018 | Windows 7, 8.1, 10 | 32-bit & 64-bit |
| ASIX AX88179 USB 3.0 to Gigabit Ethernet Adapter Drivers | 1.20.2.0, 1.18.4.0, 1.14.11.0 | Apr 10, 2018 | Windows XP–10 | 32-bit & 64-bit |
Hardware IDs
Compare these IDs with Device Manager → Properties → Details → Hardware Ids of your device (how to find them).
| Hardware ID | Device | Drivers |
|---|---|---|
| USB\VID_0B95&PID_1790 | AX88179 Gigabit Ethernet | 7 |
| USB\VID_0B95&PID_178A | AX88178A USB 2.0 to Gigabit Ethernet Adapter | 7 |