
There another collection of generic drivers available for this kind of device in this link.Building a macOS Mojave bootable install drive is relatively simple, here are the steps: Confirm the complete Install macOS Mojave.app installer file is located in the /Applications directory. Search and download proper drivers from the manufacturer and enable it. Gently open the box where the ethernet cable is plugged in and check the id above the chip. Restart the device and check-in Network Preferences, you will probably see the new interface.Now add it to the kernel extension list by running sudo kextload /Library/Extensions/AX88178.kext .As most of the generic adapter comes with ASIX chip, you can download the Mac OS drivers from their website. First, disable the SIP if not done already.Enable Ethernet Adaptor on macOS 10.12 Sierra: If you see a new networking interface like USB 2.0 to 10/100M Ethernet select and start using the internet.įor those, the fix as mentioned above does not work, use the following method.Now open Network from System Preferences and click on + button.


If you see something like the above picture we are ready to go, otherwise get the cable replaced or get a new one. Go to About this Mac then check the USB tab in system report. Surely all the 3rd party adapters available on eBay are guaranteed to be functional.īefore starting banging your head check if the device is detected by your laptop. If you bought a cheap USB 2.0 to Ethernet adapter for your MacBook Air or MacBook Pro 13 inch 2015, then you know the simple plug and play does not work. Update: This trick also works with macOS High Sierra.
