ALFA AUE2500C Multi-Gig USB-C 2.5 Gbps Ethernet Adapter User Guide

ALFA AUE2500C Multi-Gig USB-C 2.5 Gbps Ethernet Adapter

Preface

AUE2500C 2.5G USB-C Ethernet adapter contains all software and drivers required to run on Windows operating systems. |
AUE2500C is supported natively by macOS 10.6 or later releases.

NOTE: Before proceeding further, to ensure driver installation with best results, please verify following items:

• Remove any previously installed driver($)/ utility of another external adapter (s).
• Disable built-in wireless and/or Ethernet adapters.

For Windows

Connect to a Computer

• Insert the adapter into an open USB-C (USB Type C) port on your laptop/desktop computer.
• When adapter is detected, a virtual disc will be added, and an autorun prompt for driver installation appears.

NOTE:

• If the setup wizard does not automatically start, navigate to the virtual CD-ROM and double-click ALFAINSTALLexe.
• if there is security prompt for the autorun program, please grant priviledge for the driver installation.

NOTE: If CD/DVD AutoPlay feature is disabled in your computer, please re- enable it or manually browse the content of the virtual disc.

Installing Driver

Follow the on-screen instructions to start and complete driver installation. Once Windows has completed driver installation, click “Finish” to exit the driver installation wizard.

NOTE: To verify the installation, please open up “Computer Management”, click “System Tools”—> “Device Manager USB 2.5G Ethernet adapter then “Network adapters”, the newly installed “Realtek This indicates, the USB 2.5G Ethernet adapter is now ready to use. USB 2.5GbE Family Controller” should appear in the network adapter list.

Join an Ethernet Network

Obtain a Cat-5e or higher grade Ethernet cable. Plug one end of the Ethernet cable into adapter and the other end into switch on the network.

NOTE: The USB 2.5G Ethernet adapter supports 10/100/1000/250OMbps network speeds.If you To reach optimum performance, be sure to use Cat-5e or higher grade Ethernet cable

For macOS

Connect to a Computer

• Insert the adapter into an open USB-C port on your macOS computer.

NOTE: AUE2500C has native driver support from macos 10.7 or later releases; that is,adpter will be detected by macOS, and driver will be applied automatically If the version of macoS installed in your computer is earlier than 10.7.x, please download driver from our website to complete the adapter installation.

NOTE: To verity the operation of adapter, please refer to the following operation path: About this Mac System Report> USB Device Tree > USB 3.0 Bus> USB 10/100/1G/2.5G LAN.

Set Up Your Network Adapter (Optional)

1. Configure the adapter from the Network menu.

Click on Advanced to set the connection speed.

NOTE: If the macOS is earlier than 10.7.x, please install driver and utility manually:

• Download the driver and utility from this product download page at www.alfa.com.tw.
• Unzip the downloaded folder and run the Install.pkg.
• Follow on-screen instructions to complete driver installation. (Password input or reboot computer during driver installation may be applied.)

Join An Ethernet Network

Obtain a Cat-5e or higher-grade Ethernet cable. Plug one end of the Ethernet cable into USB 2.5G Ethernet adapter and the other end into switch/hub on the network.

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