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USER MANUAL GUC3100 IOGEAR

USB 3.0 to Gigabit Ethernet Adapter

© 2014 IOGEAR® Part No. Q1282

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Table of Content

Package Contents 4

System Requirements 4

Overview 4

Software Installation 5

Hardware Installation 12

FCC Statement 13

CE Statement 13

Limited Warranty 14

1. USB 3.0 Connector
2. Link LED (green)
3. Activity LED (yellow)

I/OGEAR 1 2 3

Software Installation

Note: DO NOT connect IOGEAR GUC3100 USB 3.0 GigaLinq to your computer before completing the driver installation.

*The descriptions of driver installation shown here is an example.
*The actual strings may vary slightly on each operating system.
*The driver version is subject to change without prior notice.

Windows® 7 / Windows® 8 / Windows® 8.1

1. Insert the installation CD into your disc drive.
2. Open Windows folder.

Name

▲ Files Currently on the Disc (4)

Mac_driver

Windows_Driver

Autorun

GUC3100-Q1282_trilingual

1. Double click the Setup.exe file in the Driver folder to launch the setup program.

Name

- Files Currently on the Disc (2)

relasee_v106

Setup

1. Wait for the program to install the driver.

AX98179 - InstallShield Wizard Preparing Setup Please wait while the InstallShield Wizard prepares the setup. AX98179 Setup is preparing the InstallShield Wizard, which will guide you through the rest of the setup process. Please wait. InstallShield Cancel

1. Click Finish to complete the installation.

AX88179 - InstallShield Wizard InstallShield Wizard Complete The InstallShield Wizard has successfully installed AX88179. Click Finish to exit the wizard. < Back Finish Cancel

Mac OS X V10.6 +

1. Insert the installation CD into your disc drive.
2. Open Mac folder.

IOGEAR_GUC3100 Autorun.inf GUC3100- Q1282_trilingual.pdf Mac_driver Windows_Driver

1. Open the appropriate version.

Name ▶ MAC_10.6~10.8 ▶ MAC_10.9

1. Double-click GUC3100.dmg file in the Driver folder on Mac.

Name GUC3100_MacOSX...ion_Cuide_v100.pdf GUC3100.dmg history.txt

1. Double-click AX88179.

AX88179

1. Double-click AX88179_178A_v1.7.0.pkg

AX88179_178A_Uninstall_ v130 AX88179_178A_v1.7.0.pk g

7. Click Continue.

Install AX88179/178A USB3.0/2.0 Gigabit Ethernet Adapter Driver Welcome to the AX88179/178A USB3.0/2.0 Gigabit Ethernet A Introduction Destination Selection Installation Type Installation Summary You will be guided through the steps necessary to install this software. Go Back Continue

8. Click Install and it will restart your computer automatically.

Standard Install on "Macintosh HD" Introduction Destination Select Installation Type Installation Summary This will take 164 KB of space on your computer. Click Install to perform a standard installation of this software for all users of this computer. All users of this computer will be able to use this software. Go Back Install

9. Click Continue Installation.

When this software finishes installing, you must restart your computer. Are you sure you want to install the software now?

Cancel

Continue Installation

Install AX88179/178A USB3.0/2.0 Gigabit Ethernet Adapter Driver Installing AX88179/178A USB3.0/2.0 Gigabit Ethernet Adapte Introduction Destination Select Installation Type Installation Summary Registering updated components... Install time remaining: Less than a minute Go Back Continue

1. Once installation is completed, you may need to Restart your computer.

Install AX88179/178A USB3.0/2.0 Gigabit Ethernet Adapter Driver The installation was completed successfully. Introduction Destination Select Installation Type Installation Summary The installation was successful. The software was installed. Click Restart to finish installing the software. Go Back Restart

1. You can click System Preferences on the desktop to check if the installation is complete.

Hardware Installation

Note: DO NOT connect IOGEAR GUC3100 USB 3.0 GigaLinq to your computer before completing the driver installation.

1. Connect IOGEAR GUC3100 to a free USB port on your laptop.
2. Now you can connect your network device, e.g. switch router, DSL/Cable modem, to the adapter's LAN port via an Ethernet cable.

Diagram showing network connection between a laptop and a router, with labeled components and connection points.

FCC Statement

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential setting. This product generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used as directed, it may cause harmful interference to radio communications. Although this product complies with the limits for a Class B digital device, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation.

CE Statement

This device has been tested and found to comply with the following European Union directives: Electromagnetic Capability (2004/108/EC), Low Voltage (2006/95/EC) and R&TTED (1999/5/EC).

Limited Warranty

WE'RE HERE TO HELP YOU! NEED ASSISTANCE SETTING UP THIS PRODUCT?

Make sure you:

1. Visit www.iogear.com for more product information
2. Visit www.iogear.com/support for live help and product support

Warranty Information

This product carries a 3 Year Limited Warranty. For the terms and conditions of this warranty, please go to http://www.iogear.com/support/warranty

Register online at https://www.iogear.com/registration

Important Product Information

Product Model ____

Serial Number ____

- Files Currently on the Disc (4)

Mac driver

Windows_Driver

Autorun

GUC3100-Q1282_trilingual

- Files Currently on the Disc (2)

relasee_v106

Setup

AX08179 - InstallShield Wizard Preparing Setup Please wait while the InstallShield Wizard prepares the setup. AX08179 Setup is preparing the InstallShield Wizard, which will guide you through the test of the setup process. Please wait. InstallShield Cancel

AX88179 - InstallShield Wizard InstallShield Wizard Complete The InstallShield Wizard has successfully installed AX88179. Click Finish to exit the wizard. < Back Finish Cancel

Mac OS X V10.6 +

Name MAC_10.6~10.8 MAC_10.9

White rectangular electronic component labeled AX88179 on a blue background (no other text or symbols visible)

Install AX88179/178A USB3.0/2.0 Gigabit Ethernet Adapter Driver Welcome to the AX88179/178A USB3.0/2.0 Gigabit Ethernet A Introduction Destination Selection Installation Type Installation Summary You will be guided through the steps necessary to install this software. Go Back Continue

Standard Install on "Macintosh HD" Introduction Destination Select Installation Type Installation Summary This will take 164 KB of space on your computer. Click Install to perform a standard installation of this software for all users of this computer. All users of this computer will be able to use this software. Go Back Install

1. Cliquez sur Continue Installation (Continuer l'installation).

When this software finishes installing, you must restart your computer. Are you sure you want to install the software now? Cancel Continue Installation

Install AX88179/178A USB3.0/2.0 Gigabit Ethernet Adapter Driver Installing AX88179/178A USB3.0/2.0 Gigabit Ethernet Adapte Introduction Destination Select Installation Type Installation Summary Registering updated components... Install time remaining: Less than a minute Go Back Continue

Install AX88179/178A USB3.0/2.0 Gigabit Ethernet Adapter Driver The installation was completed successfully. Introduction Destination Select Installation Type Installation Summary The installation was successful. The software was installed. Click Restart to finish installing the software. Go Back Restart

Diagram showing wireless network connection between a laptop and a router, with labeled components and connection points.

Name Files Currently on the Disc (4) Mac_driver Windows_Driver Autorun GUC3100-Q1282_trilingual

Name Files Currently on the Disc (2) relasee v106 Setup

AX88179 - InstallShield Wizard Preparing Setup Please wait while the InstallShield Wizard prepares the setup. AX881795Setup is preparing the InstallShield Wizard, which will guide you through the rest of the setup process. Please wait. InstallShield Cancel

AX98179 - InstallShield Wizard InstallShield Wizard Complete The InstallShield Wizard has successfully installed AX98179. Click Finish to exit the wizard. < Back Finish Cancel

Mac OS X V10.6 +

Name MAC_10.6~10.8 MAC_10.9

White rectangular electronic component labeled AX88179 on a blue background (no other text or symbols)

Install AX88179/178A USB3.0/2.0 Gigabit Ethernet Adapter Driver Welcome to the AX88179/178A USB3.0/2.0 Gigabit Ethernet A Introduction Destination Selection Installation Type Installation Summary You will be guided through the steps necessary to install this software. Go Back Continue

Standard Install on "Macintosh HD" Introduction Destination Select Installation Type Installation Summary This will take 164 KB of space on your computer. Click Install to perform a standard installation of this software for all users of this computer. All users of this computer will be able to use this software. Go Back Install

When this software finishes installing, you must restart your computer. Are you sure you want to install the software now?

Cancel

Continue Installation

Install AX88179/178A USB3.0/2.0 Gigabit Ethernet Adapter Driver Installing AX88179/178A USB3.0/2.0 Gigabit Ethernet Adapte Introduction Destination Select Installation Type Installation Summary Registering updated components... Install time remaining: Less than a minute Go Back Continue

Install AX88179/178A USB3.0/2.0 Gigabit Ethernet Adapter Driver The installation was completed successfully. Introduction Destination Select Installation Type Installation Summary The installation was successful. The software was installed. Click Restart to finish installing the software. Go Back Restart

Diagram showing network connection between a laptop and a router, with labeled components and connection points.