ax88179b Part #: AX88179. Download. File Size: 271Kbytes. Page: 2 Pages. Description: USB 3.0 tp 10/100/1000M Gigabit Ethernet Controller. Manufacturer: ASIX Electronics ....fb88 247.185 The ASIX AX88179 is a chipset as a USB 3.0 to Ethernet adapter, it is used in a number of generic branded adapters, also it is used in some adapters that are also a USB hub that not only gives the Ethernet port but two or 3 extra USB ports. This sadly is one of the drivers that those other driver sites use to trick users into downloading their software that is as useful as rock connected to a ...sunwin 789 vip AX88179 is a single chip USB 3.0 to 10/100/1000M Gigabit Ethernet controller with Energy Efficient Ethernet (EEE) and advanced power management features. It supports various applications such as USB dongle, docking station, port replicator, network printer, POS, card reader, UMPC, MID, Netbook, Ultrabook, game console, IP STB, IP TV and embedded system.