Edimax EU-4306

I. Package Contents

The package includes:

• Edimax USB 3.0 Gigabit Ethernet Adapter
• Quick Installation Guide (QIG)
• CD-ROM

II. System Requirements

• Intel Premium III 1GHz (or similar)
• 256MB RAM / CD-ROM drive
• 100MB Hard Disk Space (minimum)
• Available USB Port
• Operating Systems: Windows 7/8.1/10, Mac OS 10.6 – 10.15, Linux kernel 2.6.24-5.3

III. Installation

1. Switch on your computer and insert the Ethernet adapter into an available USB port. A USB 3.0 port is recommended for best performance. ⚠️ If a Hardware Wizard/Driver Installation Window opens, please click "Cancel" or "Close".
2. Windows users: Insert the CD-ROM into your computer's drive. Note: The CD-ROM is for Windows users only. Mac users should not insert the CD-ROM.
3. Mac users: Download the drivers for your version of Mac OS X from the Edimax website (www.edimax.com). Search for the model "EU-4306" and navigate to "Download" then "Driver".
4. Follow the instructions in the appropriate chapter below for your operating system: IV. Linux, V. Mac, VI. Windows.
5. After the drivers are installed, carefully insert your Ethernet cable into the Gigabit Ethernet adapter.

IV. Linux

IV-1. Requirements

To build the driver, Linux kernel sources must be installed on the build machine. The running kernel version must match the installed kernel sources. Kernel sources can be obtained from www.kernel.org or your Linux distributor.

Ensure that the kernel is built with Host-side, EHCI, OHCI or UHCI support.

IV-2. File Description

IV-3. Conditional Compilation Flags

IV-3-1. Getting Started

1. Extract the compressed driver source file to your template directory using the command:

   [root@localhost template]# tar -xf DRIVER_SOURCE_PACKAGE.tar.bz2

2. The driver source files will be extracted to the current directory. Compile the driver using the command:

   [root@localhost template]# make

3. If compilation is successful, ax88179_178a.ko will be created in the current directory.
4. To install the driver using modprobe, execute the following command:

   [root@localhost template]# make install

IV-3-2. Usage

1. To load the driver manually, navigate to the driver directory and execute the following commands:

   [root@localhost template]# modprobe usbnet
   [root@localhost template]# insmod ax88179_178a.ko

2. To unload the driver, execute the command:

   [root@localhost anywhere]# rmmod axax88179_178a

IV-3-3. Driver Parameters

The following parameters can be set when using insmod:

• Msg_enable=0xNNNNNNN: Specifies the msg_enable of usbnet.
• bszie=xx: Specifies the Rx Bulk In Queue size (KB). If bszie is between 1 and 5, it's fixed at 5KB. If bszie is over 24, it's fixed at 24KB. If bszie is zero, the Bulk In Queue function is disabled.

Example:

Insmod ax88179_178.ko msg_enable=0x00000000 bszie=xx

V. Mac OS

V-1. Driver Installation

Drivers downloaded from the Edimax website may be in .zip file format. Please unzip/extract the file before continuing.

1. Double-click the .dmg file included in the downloaded file, and then navigate to the disk image mounted to your Mac.
2. Double-click the .pkg file to open the driver installation wizard.
3. Click "Continue" to proceed to the next step. The installation wizard will guide you through the process.
4. Click "Install" to continue the installation. You may be prompted for your username and password.
5. After installation is complete, you will be prompted to restart your computer. Click "Continue Installation" to proceed.
6. When the installation is complete, click "Restart" to restart your system.

V-2. Driver Uninstallation

1. Double-click the .dmg file included in the download file, and then navigate to the disk image mounted to your Mac.
2. Double-click the "Uninstall" file.
3. You may need to enter your system/administrative password and press Enter to complete the uninstallation.

V-3. Troubleshooting – OS X 10.8 Installation Issue

For Mac OS X 10.8 users, new security features may prevent driver installation. By default, OS X 10.8 prevents installation or launching of applications not downloaded from the Mac App Store or not digitally signed by developers.

If your drivers are not digitally signed, you may see an error message like: "[filename]" can't be opened because it is from an unidentified developer. Your security preferences allow installation of only apps from the Mac App Store and identified developers.

To override this function and continue with driver installation:

1. Control-click (hold down the Control button on your keyboard and then click) the .pkg file and select "Open" from the menu.
2. You will be prompted that the installer is from an unidentified developer and asked to confirm if you wish to open it. Please click "Open" to continue.
3. The installer will open and function normally as described in V-1. Driver Installation.

VI. Windows

1. Open the correct folder for your version of Windows.
2. On the following screen, open the folder named "Win7_v1.x.8.0_...".
3. Locate and double-click the "Setup.exe" icon to start the driver installation wizard.
4. Please wait while the setup wizard prepares to install the drivers.
5. When the installation is complete, click "Finish".

Copyright

Copyright © Edimax Technology Co., Ltd. All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced, transmitted, transcribed, stored in a retrieval system, or translated into any language or computer language, in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, magnetic, optical, chemical, manual or otherwise, without the prior written permission from Edimax Technology Co., Ltd.

Edimax Technology Co., Ltd. makes no representations or warranties, either expressed or implied, with respect to the contents hereof and specifically disclaims any warranties, merchantability, or fitness for any particular purpose. Any software described in this manual is sold or licensed as is. Should the programs prove defective following their purchase, the buyer (and not this company, its distributor, or its dealer) assumes the entire cost of all necessary servicing, repair, and any incidental or consequential damages resulting from any defect in the software. Edimax Technology Co., Ltd. reserves the right to revise this publication and to make changes from time to time in the contents hereof without the obligation to notify any person of such revision or changes.

The product you have purchased and the setup screen may appear slightly different from those shown in this QIG. The software and specifications are subject to change without notice. Please visit our website www.edimax.com for updates. All brand and product names mentioned in this manual are trademarks and/or registered trademarks of their respective holders.

Federal Communication Commission Interference Statement

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

1. Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
2. Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
3. Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
4. Consult the dealer or an experienced radio technician for help.

FCC Radiation Exposure Statement

This device complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment and it also complies with Part 15 of the FCC RF Rules. This equipment must be installed and operated in accordance with provided instructions and the antenna(s) used for this transmitter must be installed to provide a separation distance of at least 20 cm from all persons and must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter. End-users and installers must be provided with antenna installation instructions and consider removing the no-collocation statement.

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

Caution!

Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to operate the equipment.

R&TTE Compliance Statement

This equipment complies with all the requirements of DIRECTIVE 2014/30/EU OF THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT AND THE COUNCIL of March 9, 1999 on radio equipment and telecommunication terminal equipment and the mutual recognition of their conformity (R&TTE). The R&TTE Directive repeals and replaces in the directive 98/13/EEC (Telecommunications Terminal Equipment and Satellite Earth Station Equipment) As of April 8, 2000.

Safety

This equipment is designed with the utmost care for the safety of those who install and use it. However, special attention must be paid to the dangers of electric shock and static electricity when working with electrical equipment. All guidelines of this and of the computer manufacture must therefore be allowed at all times to ensure the safe use of the equipment.

EU Countries Intended for Use

The ETSI version of this device is intended for home and office use in Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Cyprus, Czech, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Turkey, and United Kingdom. The ETSI version of this device is also authorized for use in EFTA member states: Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway, and Switzerland.

EU Countries Not Intended for Use

None

EU Declaration of Conformity

This equipment is in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of Directive 2004/108/EC.

French: Cet équipement est conforme aux exigences essentielles et autres dispositions de la directive 2004/108/EC.

Czech: Toto zařízení je v souladu se základními požadavky a ostatními příslušnými ustanoveními směrnic 2004/108/EC.

Polish: Urządzenie jest zgodne z ogólnymi wymaganiami oraz szczególnymi warunkami określonymi Dyrektywą UE 2004/108/EC.

Romanian: Acest echipament este în conformitate cu cerinţele esenţiale şi alte prevederi relevante ale Directivei 2004/108/EC.

Russian: Это оборудование соответствует основным требованиям и положениям Директивы 2004/108/EC.

Hungarian: Ez a berendezés megfelel az alapvető követelményeknek és más vonatkozó irányelveknek 2004/108/EC.

Turkish: Bu cihaz 2004/108/EC. direktifleri zorunlu istekler ve diğer hükümlerle ile uyumludur.

Ukrainian: Обладнання відповідає вимогам і умовам директиви 2004/108/EC.

Slovak: Toto zariadenie spĺňa základné požiadavky a ďalšie príslušné ustanovenia smerníc 2004/108/EC..

German: Dieses Gerät erfüllt die Voraussetzungen gemäß den Richtlinien 2004/108/EC.

Spanish: El presente equipo cumple los requisitos esenciales de la Directiva 2004/108/EC.

Italian: Questo apparecchio è conforme ai requisiti essenziali e alle altre disposizioni applicabili della Direttiva 2004/108/EC.

Dutch: Dit apparaat voldoet aan de essentiële eisen en andere van toepassing zijnde bepalingen van richtlijn 2004/108/EC.

Portuguese: Este equipamento cumpre os requesitos essênciais da Directiva 2014/30/EU.

Norwegian: Dette utstyret er i samsvar med de viktigste kravene og andre relevante regler i Direktiv 2004/108/EC.

Swedish: Denna utrustning är i överensstämmelse med de väsentliga kraven och övriga relevanta bestämmelser i direktiv 2004/108/EC.

Danish: Dette udstyr er i overensstemmelse med de væsentligste krav og andre relevante forordninger i direktiv 2004/108/EC.

Finnish: Tämä laite täyttää direktiivien 2004/108/EC. oleelliset vaatimukset ja muut asiaankuuluvat määräykset.

The device is compliant with CE, FCC, and IC standards.

WEEE Directive & Product Disposal

At the end of its serviceable life, this product should not be treated as household or general waste. It should be handed over to the applicable collection point for the recycling of electrical and electronic equipment, or returned to the supplier for disposal.

Multi-Language Quick Installation Guide (QIG) on the CD

The CD contains Quick Installation Guides in multiple languages, including Czech, German, Spanish, French, Italian, Hungarian, Dutch, Polish, Portuguese, Russian, Turkish, and Ukrainian.

Declaration of Conformity

Edimax Technology Co., Ltd. declares that the equipment described below complies with the requirements of the European R&TTE directives.

Equipment: USB 3.0 Gigabit Ethernet Adapter

Model No.: EU-4306

The following European standards for essential requirements have been followed:

Directives 2004/108/EC

• EMC: EN 55022:2010, EN 55024:2010, EN 61000-3-2:2006+A1:2009+A2:20009, EN 61000-3-3:2008

Edimax Technology Europe B.V.
Fijenhof 2, 5652 AE Eindhoven, The Netherlands
Printed Name: David Huang
Title: Director

a company of: Edimax Technology Co., Ltd.
No. 278, Xinhu 1st Rd., Neihu Dist., Taipei City, Taiwan

Date of Signature: Dec., 2020
Printed Name: Albert Chang
Title: Director, Edimax Technology Co., Ltd.