NOTE: This interface gets assigned a random MAC address. If ethernet cable is connected and “live”, the status should be “Connected”.įrom here, network specific options should be configured (such as: automatic configuration of IPv4 with DHCP, etc.) as per user’s need – as in the examples below. If the ethernet cable is not inserted into the adapter or if it is not live, the status will state “ Not Connected“. The new adapter should be added to the list in the window on the left.

NOTE: The USB adapter will not show up in the list of network interfaces if it is not plugged in the USB port (it’s not relevant, if the ethernet cable is plugged in or if it is “live”).įrom the menu bar, select “ ” (Apple symbol) -> “ System Preferences” -> “ Network” -> “ +” (to add service) -> select “ USB 2.0 10/100M Ethernet Adaptor” -> click “ Create“. 4) Verifying adapter is recognized by the system (optional step)įrom the menu bar, select “ “, select “ About This Mac” -> click “ System Report” -> select “ Hardware” -> select “ USB” -> select “ USB 3.0 Bus” -> select “ USB 2.0 10/100M Ethernet Adaptor“. In the terminal, type: csrutil enable, press Return key.įrom the menu bar, select “ ” (Apple symbol), then “ Restart“. 3) Enabling SIP (System Integrity Protection) Kernel extension files should have been copied to directory “ /System/Library/Extensions/RD9700.kext“. Once installation application has finished, the application window should state: “ The installation was successful.

2) Installing driverĮxecute file “ RD9700 Mac OS 10.10 Driver.pkg” from the directory “ RD9700Driver/MAC DRIVER“, by double clicking on it. In the terminal, type: csrutil disable, press Return.įrom the menu bar, select “ ” (Apple symbol), then “ Restart“. Wait for the computer to boot into recovery mode.įrom the menu bar, select “ Utilities” and then “ Terminal”. 1) Disabling SIP (System Integrity Protection)įrom the menu bar, select “ ” (Apple symbol), then “ Restart“.Īs soon as the screen becomes black, hold down “ Command” and “ R” until the Apple logo and a progress bar appear. Please help saving beautiful minds by turning off WiFi microwave radios.

Included driver files were provided on the installation CD included with the adapter. Installation guide for an inexpensive unbranded “USB 2.0 10/100M Ethernet Adapter” model QTS1081B 9700 (RD9700 chip by Corechip) in Apple macOS High Sierra (10.13.6) (tested in 2017 Macbook Air). Installation of “USB 2.0 10/100M Ethernet Adapter” (model QTS1081B 9700) (Corechip RD9700) in Apple macOS High Sierra Supports 10Mb/s and 100Mb/s N-way auto-negetiation operationĬompliant to USB interface version 1.0/1.1/2.0Ĭompatible With: Windows 98SE/ME/2000/XP,Macintosh OS 9.0Īpple macOS High Sierra driver installation Intergrated fst ethernet MACOS,physical chip and transceiver inone chip

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