Is there an Apple USB Ethernet driver for Windows?

I recently needed an Ethernet adapter for my laptop, which has USB and WiFi (of course) but no Ethernet. Somebody offered me an Apple USB-to-Ethernet adapter. I figured Windows would offer the driver automatically, after which I could use the computer in places where only wired networks were available.

Well, I plugged it in, and no such luck! Windows 10 Enterprise x64 recognized the hardware, but said it couldn’t find a driver for it. I tried searching online (connected over Wi-Fi), and found a bunch of people referencing this page by somebody using the alias “Tnkgrl.” Unfortunately, the DropBox download link is no longer pointing to anything! I also searched Apple’s site, but couldn’t find any Windows drivers: Maybe they’re included in Bootcamp but not available for download?.

Anybody know how to get this device working in Windows?

4 Answers 4

I did a little more hunting online and found this link to a blog that said they’d found the driver for the chipset in the adapter, and convinced it to work. I followed a variant on their instructions, and it worked for me too. Here are the steps I used:

1. Plug in the adapter while the computer is running.
2. Check Device Manager (you can get there by right-clicking Start). You should see a listed Apple device with a little yellow exclamation mark next to it, saying Windows can’t load the driver.
3. Go to the website listed in the blog post and find the driver for your OS. I used this one for 64-bit Windows 10. Note that this is the actual driver download, not a Setup program.
4. Download the .ZIP file. If you use a browser that adds the «mark of the web» (IE or Edge for sure, maybe others), right-click the downloaded ZIP, go to Properties, click Unblock (either a button or checkbox), and hit OK.
5. Unpack the ZIP archive. You should see a folder containing four files: a .SYS file (the driver), a .CAT file (the WHQL signature), a .INF file (the driver information), and a Readme.txt. Don’t do anything with these files directly, but remember where they are.
6. Go back to Device Manager, right-click the device entry that needs the driver, and choose Update Driver Software. .
7. Choose Browse my computer for driver software .
8. Choose Let me pick from a list of device drivers on my computer .
9. If there’s a Have Disk. button in the lower right, click it. Otherwise, click the top entry in the list (should be something like «All devices») and hit OK, then click Have Disk. on the next screen.
10. In the box labeled «Copy manufacturer’s files from:», type in or browse to the location where you unpacked the .ZIP file, then hit OK.
11. Choose the option ASIX AX88772A USB2.0 to Fast Ethernet Adapter (on my system, it is the second option listed). Hit Next .
12. You will get an «Update Driver Warning» or similar saying that Windows can’t verify that the driver will work with your hardware, which may cause problems. Click «Yes» anyhow, for this and any other prompts to confirm that you want to install the driver.
13. You should now have a working Ethernet adapter! In Device Manager, it will be listed as a «ASIX AX88772A USB2.0 to Fast Ethernet Adapter» under the «Network adapters» category, and there should be no exclamation marks or anything like that.

There you go! You can connect to a wired network, and it should work fine. The original instructions were for Windows 8 x64, and I can verify that it works on Win10 x64; I haven’t tested it on other versions but the same steps should work and the download site lists drivers for tons of operating systems.

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Apple Usb Ethernet Adapter A1277 Driver Windows 10

Getting apple usb ethernet adapter working with windows 8.1 (or windows 10) (and being unstable from past experience) i just plugged in an apple usb to ethernet converter (part a1277). worked fine on the mac, no joy on the dell. for those who come across this, it works on the surface pro 3 running windows 10 and i was using an old 10. Use the links on this page to download the latest version of apple usb ethernet adapter drivers. all drivers available for download have been scanned by antivirus program.. Easily connect your mac computer to an ethernet network with the apple usb ethernet adapter. small and light, it connects to the usb 2.0 port of your mac and provides an rj-45 connector that supports 10/100base-t performance..

Somebody offered me an apple usb-to-ethernet adapter. i figured windows would offer the driver automatically, after which i could use the computer in places where only wired networks were available. i figured windows would offer the driver automatically, after which i could use the computer in places where only wired networks were available.. Use your apple usb ethernet adapter on windows 10. to use your apple usb ethernet adapter on windows 10 you have to do a few things. first you need to disable driver signature enforcement.. I have written a guide on how to install the drivers for the apple usb ethernet adapter on a windows machine. read on! this method will work both on windows 8.1 and windows 10..

Apple usb ethernet adapter a1277 driver windows 10

I recently scavenged a new USB-to-LAN adapter manufactured by Apple Inc. The model of the adapter is A1277. After I plugged it into my Windows PC, the device was recognized correctly in the device mgr but Windows is not able to automatically install the driver for it.

Analysis

The A1277 has the hardware ID VID_05AC/PID_1402 which indicates it is one of the Apple devices however Apple didn’t provide a Windows driver for it. The A1277 uses the AX88772A IC manufactured by ASIX. This IC provides the cross-platform driver. Its driver should work fine as well.

Solution

Disable Digital Signature Enforcement

All driver has a digital signature which ensures the integrity of the driver file. Once any driver file is modified the digital signature will break and the Windows will refuse to install it.
To disable digital signature verification you can choose one of the method below.

Method[0] Reboot to Advanced Settings

Open settings and choose Update & Security
Click Restart now under Recovery > Advanced startup

Go to Troubleshoot > Advanced options > Startup settings and then after reboot choose Disable digital signature enforcement

Method[1] Enable Test Mode

Run cmd or Power shell with administrator privilege.
Type bcdedit -set TESTSIGNING ON and press enter.

Reboot and you should see test mode info on the right down corner of your desktop.

Note this change will not automatically restore, so remember to disable the test mode with bcdedit -set TESTSIGNING OFF after driver installation for security.

Download Driver for the IC

The driver can be found at ASIX website. The link for AX88772A is here

Modify the Driver File

Extract the zip and open NETAX88772.inf with the text editor. Comment out the original vendor id and device id and replace them with the Apple one as the following picture shows.

Install and Test

In the device manager, right click the Apple adapter with examination sign and select Update Driver .
Choose Browse my computer for driver software

Fill in the directory where you store your modified driver.

Ignore the warning and choose Install this driver software anyway .

You will see an install complete notification.
Check the device in Control Panel > Network and Internet > Network and Sharing Center > Change Adapter settings

Apple Usb Ethernet Adapter Driver Download

Apple Usb Ethernet Adapter Driver Details:

Apple Usb Ethernet Adapter File Name: apple_usb_ethernet_adapter.zip

Apple Usb Ethernet Adapter Driver Version: 598nV-Il

Apple Usb Ethernet Adapter ZIP Size: 119.kb

Apple Usb Ethernet Adapter now has a special edition for these Windows versions: Windows 7, Windows 7 64 bit, Windows 7 32 bit, Windows 10, Windows 10 64 bit,, Windows 10 32 bit, Windows 8, Windows 7 Home Premium 64bit, Windows Vista Home Premium 64bit, Windows 10 IoT 32bit, Windows Vista Home Premium 32bit, Windows Vista Starter 32bit, Windows XP Starter Edition 32bit, Windows Vista Ultimate 32bit, Windows 10 Enterprise 64bit, Windows 10 Pro 64bit, Windows 10 Home 32bit, Windows 7 Ultimate 32bit,

Apple Usb Ethernet Adapter Download Stats:

Direct Download Success Stats:

Reports Issued By 454/524 Users

Success Reported By 124/454 Users

Driver Download Score71/100

Driver Installation Score74/100

Overall preformance Score62/100

Installation Manager Success Stats:

Reports Issued By 2419/2461 Users

Success Reported By 1937/2419 Users

Driver Download Score92/100

Driver Installation Score89/100

Overall preformance Score93/100

DOWNLOAD OPTIONS:

1. Direct Download

This option requires basic OS understanding.
Select Your Operating System, download zipped files, and then proceed to
manually install them.
Recommended if Apple Usb Ethernet Adapter is the only driver on your PC you wish to update.

2. Driver Installation Manager

This option requires no OS understanding.
Automatically scans your PC for the specific required version of Apple Usb Ethernet Adapter + all other outdated drivers, and installs them all at once.

Other drivers most commonly associated with Apple Usb Ethernet Adapter problems:

Apple Usb Ethernet Adapter may sometimes be at fault for other drivers ceasing to function

These are the driver scans of 2 of our recent wiki members*

Scan performed on 4/26/2019, Computer: IBM ThinkCentre A30 — Windows 7 64 bit

Outdated or Corrupted drivers:6/21

Device/Driver	Status	Status Description	Updated By Scanner
Motherboards
Intel High Definition Audio Controller	Up To Date and Functioning
Mice And Touchpads
Logitech Logitech HID-compliant Cordless Mouse	Up To Date and Functioning
Usb Devices
Microsoft SanDisk USB ImageMate	Outdated
Sound Cards And Media Devices
Realtek AzureWave AW-CA100/100D	Up To Date and Functioning
YUAN STK7700D	Outdated
NVIDIA NVIDIA High Definition Audio	Outdated
Network Cards
Atheros Atheros Wireless Network Adapter	Up To Date and Functioning
Keyboards
Microsoft Keyboard Device Filter	Up To Date and Functioning
Hard Disk Controller
Ricoh Ricoh xD-Picture Card Host Controller	Corrupted By Apple Usb Ethernet Adapter
Others
Point Grey Research OHCI-konformer Texas Instruments 1394-Hostcontroller	Outdated
Nokia Nokia 5230 USB LCIF	Up To Date and Functioning
Nokia Nokia C6-00 USB LCIF	Up To Date and Functioning
ClockworkMod CDC Serial	Up To Date and Functioning
Nokia S60 Handset	Up To Date and Functioning
Intel HID Sensor Collection	Up To Date and Functioning
Cameras, Webcams And Scanners
Canon Canon MP600R	Up To Date and Functioning
Video Cards
Intel(R) HD Graphics 4000	Corrupted By Apple Usb Ethernet Adapter
Input Devices
Logitech USB Input Device (Logitech Download Assistant)	Up To Date and Functioning
Port Devices
hspa Modem Application1 port (COM4)	Up To Date and Functioning
Monitors
Sony Digital Flat Panel (1024×768)	Up To Date and Functioning
Mobile Phones And Portable Devices
Acer NOKIA	Up To Date and Functioning

Scan performed on 4/26/2019, Computer: Sony VGN-NS250TJ — Windows 7 32 bit

Outdated or Corrupted drivers:6/17

Device/Driver	Status	Status Description	Updated By Scanner
Motherboards
ELAN SMBus SM Bus Denetleyicisi	Corrupted By Apple Usb Ethernet Adapter
Mice And Touchpads
Alps Alps Pointing-device for VAIO	Up To Date and Functioning
Microsoft MICROSOFT SERIAL MOUSE 2.1A	Up To Date and Functioning
Microsoft Microsoft Serial Mouse	Corrupted By Apple Usb Ethernet Adapter
Usb Devices
Microsoft USB Device	Corrupted By Apple Usb Ethernet Adapter
Sound Cards And Media Devices
Realtek High Definition Audio -laite	Outdated
Network Cards
Intel(R) Dual Band Wireless-AC 3160	Up To Date and Functioning
Keyboards
Microsoft HID Keyboard	Up To Date and Functioning
Hard Disk Controller
VIA VIA Bus Master IDE Controller — 0571	Up To Date and Functioning
Others
Mad Catz Programmable Support for Mouse	Up To Date and Functioning
Mad Catz Programmable Support for Mouse	Corrupted By Apple Usb Ethernet Adapter
Cameras, Webcams And Scanners
Realtek Realtek USB2.0 PC Camera	Corrupted By Apple Usb Ethernet Adapter
Video Cards
VIA/S3G VIA/S3G UniChrome Pro IGP	Up To Date and Functioning
Input Devices
Lenovo ThinkPad USB Travel Mouse (HID)	Up To Date and Functioning
Port Devices
Huawei HUAWEI Mobile Connect — USB Device (COM8)	Up To Date and Functioning
Monitors
Sony Digital Flat Panel (1024×768)	Up To Date and Functioning
Mobile Phones And Portable Devices
Acer NOKIA	Up To Date and Functioning

Driver Model	OS	Original Upload Date	Last Modification	Driver File	File Size	Compatible Computer Models	Availabilty To Instalation Manager
Apple Usb Ethernet Adapter L1.12422.1	For Windows 7 32 bit	12/14/2014	12/27/2016	all_drivers-l1.12422.1.exe	35kb	Leading Edge LECQ42SOHO, Sony PCG-GRT170, LG T1-5224A3, Sony VPCF13XFX, RM Plc RM ECOQUIET 630A, and more.
Apple Usb Ethernet Adapter 1.13899	For Windows 7 64 bit	11/14/2014	12/28/2016	m-1.13899.exe	49kb	HP G5148it-m, HP G5170f, NEC PC-VN770JS3EB, HP HP Pavilion zv5000 PN467U#ABA, Sony VGN-Z90NS, Lenovo ThinkPad Tablet 2, HP HP ProBook 6455b, Lenovo ThinkPad L512, and more.
Apple Usb Ethernet Adapter A60669	For Windows 7	12/16/2014	12/30/2016	uhakxp-a60669.exe	78kb	Lenovo 3000 S200 Desktop, LG F1-2K39AB, Packard Bell EASYNOTE_MX61-B-026, Fujitsu AMILO Xi 2528, Apple Macmini3,1, Compaq Presario 7110US 470016-083, HP Pavilion dv2000, Dimotion PCDO5U1, Panasonic CF-F9JYFCDR, IBM 8113VW1, and more.
Apple Usb Ethernet Adapter J331.12.19	For Windows 10	10/21/2014	12/29/2016	all_drivers-j331.12.19.exe	140kb	NEC VERSAE6300 RNF51118188, ASUS ET2400IGTS-H61, Acer Aspire 1520, Gigabyte M912, Toshiba Dynabook T552/58HRJ, LG B70PS.AR38B3E, Dell Vostro 1540, HP FK861AA-AB0 a6625tw, Acer Aspire 1825PT, LG K1-2249A9, and more.
Apple Usb Ethernet Adapter 32469	For Windows 10 64 bit	1/11/2015	12/29/2016	all_drivers-32469.exe	120kb	IBM 2389QU2, Panasonic CF-30CASEZBM, Sony VGN-SZ390P, Panasonic CF-28PTJGZDM, Compaq Evo N610c, HP HP ProBook 6560b, ARISTO VISION i535, HP HP Pavilion zt3000, HP PW665AA-ACJ a815i, NEC VERSAL2100 RND41065495, and more.
Apple Usb Ethernet Adapter 731.143	For Windows 7 32 bit	11/19/2014	12/29/2016	all_drivers-731.143.exe	109kb	Panasonic CF-52GUN55NT, Compaq EV958AA-ABF SR1804FR FR620, Intel Edusmart P-168, IBM 8171Z5S, Acer TravelMate 3290, HCL Infosystems GETZ-LD, Packard Bell EasyNote TK36, Acer Aspire M1850, NEC PC-VG32SZZEJ, Lenovo 10AH0016US, and more.
Apple Usb Ethernet Adapter 4064	For Windows 7 64 bit	1/1/2015	12/29/2016	all_drivers-4064.exe	90kb	Lenovo 6072Y76, Lenovo 20BC0000MH, Shuttle SB83V10, Dell Inspiron M4040, Sony VGN-FW46S, IBM 237319G, Sony VGX-XL2A, HP KX621AA-ABT a6553.is, HP PP121AA-ABF m1155.f, Zoostorm 7010-0276A, LG P1-P7200M, and more.
Apple Usb Ethernet Adapter 702.12.11.1	For Windows 7	1/5/2015	12/28/2016	all_drivers-702.12.11.1.exe	160kb	Fujitsu D2804-A1, SAMSUN NC10, Compaq NC109AA-ABH SR5422NL, LG F1-2227K, IBM 8184NUG, HP PS351AA-B1U d1260.se, and more.
Apple Usb Ethernet Adapter G40283	For Windows 10	2/28/2015	12/30/2016	uwgt-g40283.exe	93kb	LG A510-U.AESGE2, Toshiba Dynabook T350/34BCS, NEC PC-MY26RAZ77S96, HP Compaq nx9020, HP DT180A-ABF t490.f, and more.
Apple Usb Ethernet Adapter R2499	For Windows 10 64 bit	10/3/2014	12/30/2016	all_drivers-r2499.exe	215kb	HP HP Compaq nc8230, Fujitsu ESPRIMO P2521, Sony SVE14112ENB, Lenovo 10AH0016US, NEC VERSAL2200 RND61058988, NEC PC-LS350ES1KR, NEC Express5800/120Eh [N8100-1287, Fujitsu CELSIUS R920 POWER, and more.
Apple Usb Ethernet Adapter 602.11.13	For Windows 8	1/31/2015	12/29/2016	all_drivers-602.11.13.exe	63kb	Lenovo ThinkPad X220 Tablet, IBM ThinkCentre A51, NEC PC-VY25AAZR7, HP P7-1010esm, Sony VGN-NS328J, Foxconn AT-7000 Series, NEC PC-BL550DS6W, LG R380-AP6BK, NEC PC-MY26AEZR4, Foxconn A6GMV, HP RR460AA-ABF s7740.f, Lenovo ThinkCentre M92, and more.
Apple Usb Ethernet Adapter 2.14039	For Windows 7 32 bit	10/23/2014	12/27/2016	all_drivers-2.14039.exe	20kb	Sony VGN-SR49VT_H, Lenovo ThinkPad T430u, HP PY056AA-ABF w5077.f, Lenovo 20AMS05C00, Fujitsu ESPRIMO P2521, and more.
Apple Usb Ethernet Adapter I72866	For Windows 7 64 bit	12/24/2014	12/30/2016	all_drivers-i72866.exe	124kb	NEC PC-VG32SZZEJ, IBM 8185LUZ, HP P6747ch-m, IBM 8114E9G, IBM 8183DGU, MouseComputer Z68A-SD60, HP AV890AV-ABJ e9280jp, Fujitsu D2804-A1, and more.

Please Note: There are particular operating systems known to have problems with Apple Usb Ethernet Adapter:

• Windows Vista Home Basic
• Windows 7 Home Basic
• Windows 8 Pro
• Windows 10 Enterprise
• Windows 10 Pro

If you encounter problems with the direct download for these operating systems, please consult the driver download manager for the specific Apple Usb Ethernet Adapter model.