Microsoft Usb Ethernet Adapter Driver
UPDATE 5/12/2014: The information below is out of date. Beyond Microsoft asking us to remove the driver download, this process will no longer work on Windows 8.1 due to the driver not being signed for use on Windows 8.1.
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When you first plug in a USB Ethernet adapter (and network cable), the Surface will not automatically install a driver.
Microsoft has sent confusing or negative messages about supporting driver installs on Windows RT and the Microsoft Surface. It’s possible they’ll disable things in the future. But today, it turns out to be possible to get wired Ethernet connectivity on the Microsoft Surface (which is otherwise Wifi only by default) with the right hardware and a driver install.
Here’s how with the Plugable USB 2.0 10/100 Ethernet Adapter.
First, download the driver for the Plugable USB2-E100. (Filename: AX88772B_772A_772_WinRT_Driver_v3.16.0.1807.zip)[update 12/23/2012 – Microsoft has asked that this driver no longer be distributed by ASIX or adapter makers like us].
See this post for details. The rest of the instructions which follow will work on the Microsoft Surface (and perhaps other Windows RT ARM devices), if a search of the driver name above finds any available sources.
Then use the Windows Shell to uncompress the .zip file into its own folder. Later we’ll be pointing Windows at this directory from Device Manager.
You must start Windows Device Manager manually. The quickest way is by hitting the Windows-R hotkey, and run “hdwwiz.cpl” to open Windows Device Manager.
You’ll see the new Plugable USB Ethernet device marked with a yellow triangle because it has no driver installed.
Now right click on that device and select “Update Driver Software”
Searching won’t find the driver. Browse to the specific location we unzipped the driver previously.
Windows will look for the .inf file of the driver in the directory chosen. Assuming it’s there, click next to install the driver.
The driver is now installed. With the Plugable USB Ethernet adapter and cable connected, your wired network connection will come up.
Some networks (especially corporate ones) may be limited to certain MAC addresses or have other configuration issues, that are usually solvable.
Any problems? Let us know – we’ll work to help. Comment here or just email our support team at support@plugable.com (We’re in Seattle, WA / Pacific Timezone). Thanks!
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This how to will explain the process of installing a USB to Ethernet adapter for the Surface RT and Windows 8.1
You will need a USB adapter that uses the ASIX AX88772 chipset.
Driver is currently working 12/22/2013
USB adapters known to be working so far:
IOGEAR GUC2100
Cisco USB300M
8 Steps total
Step 1: Go to device manager
You can do this simply by holding the start button until the menu pops up and select device manager.
Step 2: Update the driver
You can do this by long pressing on the adapter in the device manager that needs to be updated. remove your finger and select update driver from the menu.
Step 3: Manually install the driver
- Select browse my computer for driver software
Step 4: Choose from a list of device drivers on my computer
-Select 'let me pick from a list of device drivers on my computer'
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Step 5: Uncheck the option for 'show compatible drivers'
You will need to uncheck the option for 'show compatible drivers'
Step 6: Selecting the correct driver
-Select ASIX - ASIX AX88772C USB2.0 To Fast Ethernet Adapter
-Click Next
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Step 7: Ignore the driver not recommended prompt
-Click yes at prompt saying device driver is not recommended do you want to continue installing?
This driver is digitally signed by Microsoft if you tried to manually install another driver it will install but will be disabled since it is not digitally signed.
Step 8: Enjoy your wired Ethernet Connection!
If you went through this process properly and have the right type of USB to Ethernet adapter you should now be able to access the internet via a wired Ethernet cable from your Surface RT.