ALFA NETWORK Product Operation Guideline
Model: AUE2500C
Description: Multi-Gig, Driver-Free 4-Speed 2.5G USB-C Ethernet Adapter
Preface
The 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.
[Image: A compact USB-C Ethernet adapter with a USB-C connector on one end and an RJ45 Ethernet port on the other.]
| LED Indicator | Descriptions |
|---|---|
| LINK (Green) | On - Network connection successfully established at this port Off - No link at this port |
| ACT (Amber) | Off - NO activities of data flow IN or OUT of the adapter Blinking - Activities of data flow IN or OUT of the adapter |
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Before proceeding further, to ensure driver installation with best results, please verify following items:
- Remove any previously installed driver(s) / utility of other external adapter(s)
- Disable built-in wireless and/or Ethernet adapters
For Windows
1 Connect to a Computer
Insert the adapter into an open USB-C (USB Type C) port on your laptop/desktop computer.
When the adapter is detected, a virtual disc will be added, and an autorun prompt for driver installation appears.
[Diagram: Showing the USB-C adapter being plugged into a laptop's USB-C port.]
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If the setup wizard does not automatically start, navigate to the virtual CD-ROM and double-click ALFAINSTALL.exe.
If there is a security prompt for the autorun program, please grant privilege for the driver installation.
[Diagram: Illustrating the 'CD Drive (K) ALFA' prompt with options to install or run the program.]
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If CD/DVD AutoPlay feature is disabled in your computer, please re-enable it or manually browse the content of the virtual disc.
2 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.
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To verify the installation, please open up "Computer Management", click "System Tools" ---> "Device Manager", then "Network adapters". The newly installed "Realtek USB 2.5GbE Family Controller" should appear in the network adapter list. This indicates the USB 2.5G Ethernet adapter is now ready to use.
[Screenshot: Windows Device Manager showing 'Network adapters' with 'Realtek USB 2.5GbE Family Controller' listed.]
- Network adapters
- Bluetooth Device (Personal Area Network)
- Bluetooth Device (RFCOMM Protocol TDI)
- Intel(R) Dual Band Wireless-AC 8260
- Intel(R) Ethernet Connection (2) 1219-LM
- Realtek USB 2.5GbE Family Controller
- WAN Miniport (IKEv2)
- WAN Miniport (IP)
- WAN Miniport (IPv6)
3 Join an Ethernet Network
Obtain a Cat-5e or higher grade Ethernet cable. Plug one end of the Ethernet cable into the adapter and the other end into a switch on the network.
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The USB 2.5G Ethernet adapter supports 10/100/1000/2500Mbps network speeds. To reach optimum performance, be sure to use Cat-5e or higher grade Ethernet cable.
For macOS
1 Connect to a Computer
Insert the adapter into an open USB-C port on your macOS computer.
AUE2500C has native driver support from macOS 10.7 or later releases; that is, the adapter will be detected by macOS, and the driver will be applied automatically.
If the version of macOS installed in your computer is earlier than 10.7.x, please download the driver from our website to complete the adapter installation.
[Diagram: Showing the USB-C adapter being plugged into a MacBook Pro's USB-C port.]
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To verify the operation of the 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
[Visual representation of the macOS System Report path.]
2 Set Up Your Network Adapter (Optional)
1. Configure the adapter from the Network menu.
Click on "Advanced" to set the connection speed.
[Screenshot: macOS Network Preferences showing Wi-Fi and other network adapters. Options to 'Turn Wi-Fi On' and 'Open Network Preferences...' are visible.]
[Screenshot: Advanced network settings showing connection speed options for the USB adapter.]
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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.)
3 Join An Ethernet Network
Obtain a Cat-5e or higher grade Ethernet cable. Plug one end of the Ethernet cable into the USB 2.5G Ethernet adapter and the other end into the switch/hub on the network.
[Diagram: Showing the USB-C adapter connected to a MacBook Pro, with an Ethernet cable running from the adapter to a network switch/hub.]
[Screenshot: macOS Network settings showing the 'USB 10/100/1G/2.5G LAN' adapter as 'Connected' with an IP address (e.g., 192.168.1.100), Subnet Mask, Router, and DNS Server information.]
