How to add the USB NIC Fling to ESXi 7.0 Base Image | virten.net (2024)

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How to add the USB NIC Fling to ESXi 7.0 Base Image | virten.net (1)

Many people are using the USB NIC Fling by William Lam and Songtao Zheng in homelabs. To make a fresh installation or upgrade as simple as possible, I've created a new Image Profile that contains the USB NIC driver.

This article explains how to create a custom ESXi 7.0 Image including the NIC driver to either upgrade previous versions of ESXi or make a fresh ESXi installation with USB NIC support.

Create a custom ESXi 7.0 Images including the USB NIC Driver

  1. DownloadUSB NIC Fling(ESXi700-VMKUSB-NIC-FLING-34491022-component-15873236.zip)
  2. Copy the USB NIC Driver to your build directory (eg. c:\esx\
  3. Open PowerShell
  4. (optional) Install VMware PowerCLI from the PowerShell Gallery
    Install-Module -Name VMware.PowerCLI -Scope CurrentUser
  5. Change to your build directory
    cd c:\esx\
  6. Clone the original Image Profile, add the driver and export to ISO and Zip Bundle.
    Add-EsxSoftwareDepot https://hostupdate.vmware.com/software/VUM/PRODUCTION/main/vmw-depot-index.xmlExport-ESXImageProfile -ImageProfile "ESXi-7.0.0-15843807-standard" -ExportToBundle -filepath ESXi-7.0.0-15843807-standard.zipRemove-EsxSoftwareDepot https://hostupdate.vmware.com/software/VUM/PRODUCTION/main/vmw-depot-index.xmlAdd-EsxSoftwareDepot .\ESXi-7.0.0-15843807-standard.zipAdd-EsxSoftwareDepot .\ESXi700-VMKUSB-NIC-FLING-34491022-component-15873236.zipNew-EsxImageProfile -CloneProfile "ESXi-7.0.0-15843807-standard" -name "ESXi-7.0.0-15843807-USBNIC" -Vendor "virten.net"Add-EsxSoftwarePackage -ImageProfile "ESXi-7.0.0-15843807-USBNIC" -SoftwarePackage "vmkusb-nic-fling"Export-ESXImageProfile -ImageProfile "ESXi-7.0.0-15843807-USBNIC" -ExportToIso -filepath ESXi-7.0.0-15843807-USBNIC.isoExport-ESXImageProfile -ImageProfile "ESXi-7.0.0-15843807-USBNIC" -ExportToBundle -filepath ESXi-7.0.0-15843807-USBNIC.zip
  7. You should now have two files in your build directory:
    ESXi-7.0.0-15843807-USBNIC.iso
    ESXi-7.0.0-15843807-USBNIC.zip

With the two files, you can either make a fresh ESXi 7.0 install or upgrade from previous versions.

Create a Bootable ESXi 7.0 Installer USB Flash Drive

  1. DownloadRufus
  2. Connect theUSB flash drive to your computer
  3. Open Rufus
  4. Select your Device
  5. Select your custom ISO file as Boot selection
  6. Do not change anything else
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  7. PressSTART
  8. Use the Flash Drive to install ESXi 7.0.
    In some cases, ESXi Installation might fail at 81%. See here for a solution.

Upgrade to ESXi 7.0 with USB NIC Driver

Updating previous versions is very simple. Copy the zip bundle to a datastore and run the following command and reboot the host:

# esxcli software profile install -p ESXi-7.0.0-15843807-USBNIC -d /vmfs/volumes/[datastore]/ESXi-7.0.0-15843807-USBNIC.zip

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  4. Customized ESXi Image for 4th Gen Intel NUC
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  1. How to add the USB NIC Fling to ESXi 7.0 Base Image | virten.net (3)

    plshelpJuly 1, 2020 at 11:21 pm

    Are there some additional steps? I mean, it definitely works in that it gets me past the initial error where it says no compatible NIC is detected.

    But then about 81% into the install, there's an error that about "Exception: No vmknic tagged for management was found"

    Reply

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      AnonymousJuly 4, 2020 at 11:05 pm

      I have the same problem at 81%

      Reply

      1. How to add the USB NIC Fling to ESXi 7.0 Base Image | virten.net (5)

        plshelpJuly 5, 2020 at 9:48 pm

        I figured it out. When the install completes, push Alt+F1 to get to a shell.

        Use root for username, just press enter for password (blank password).

        Then you want to follow the instructions available at https://flings.vmware.com/usb-network-native-driver-for-esxi#instructions

        Run the command: vi /etc/rc.local.d/local.sh

        Essentially you're going to manually type in the code for Standard Virtual Switch.

        This must be done at the end of the install (prior to re-booting) otherwise you will have to re-do the install, since Alt+F1 won't give you an option to login.

        Hope this helps!

        ---
        There's probably a way to modify local.sh in the image rather than typing it manually, but I don't know how to do that.

        Reply

    3. How to add the USB NIC Fling to ESXi 7.0 Base Image | virten.net (6)

      fgrehlJuly 6, 2020 at 9:04 pm

      See here: https://www.virten.net/2020/07/solution-esxi-installation-with-usb-nic-only-fails-at-81/

      Reply

  3. How to add the USB NIC Fling to ESXi 7.0 Base Image | virten.net (7)

    bradaMarch 17, 2021 at 4:34 am

    Worked a treat:) Here's an updated script with the current (March'21) updates -

    Add-EsxSoftwareDepot https://hostupdate.vmware.com/software/VUM/PRODUCTION/main/vmw-depot-index.xml
    Export-ESXImageProfile -ImageProfile "ESXi-7.0U1d-17551050-standard" -ExportToBundle -filepath ESXi-7.0U1d-17551050-standard.zip
    Remove-EsxSoftwareDepot https://hostupdate.vmware.com/software/VUM/PRODUCTION/main/vmw-depot-index.xml
    Add-EsxSoftwareDepot .\ESXi-7.0U1d-17551050-standard.zip
    Add-EsxSoftwareDepot .\ESXi701-VMKUSB-NIC-FLING-40599856-component-17078334.zip
    New-EsxImageProfile -CloneProfile "ESXi-7.0U1d-17551050-standard" -name "ESXi-7.0U1d-17551050-USBNIC" -Vendor "virten.net"
    Add-EsxSoftwarePackage -ImageProfile "ESXi-7.0U1d-17551050-USBNIC" -SoftwarePackage "vmkusb-nic-fling"
    Export-ESXImageProfile -ImageProfile "ESXi-7.0U1d-17551050-USBNIC" -ExportToIso -filepath ESXi-7.0U1d-17551050-USBNIC.iso
    Export-ESXImageProfile -ImageProfile "ESXi-7.0U1d-17551050-USBNIC" -ExportToBundle -filepath ESXi-7.0U1d-17551050-USBNIC.zip

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    1. How to add the USB NIC Fling to ESXi 7.0 Base Image | virten.net (8)

      MethMarch 21, 2021 at 11:43 am

      @Brada

      Add-EsxSoftwareDepot : The 'Add-EsxSoftwareDepot' command was found in the module 'VMware.ImageBuilder', but the
      module could not be loaded. For more information, run 'Import-Module VMware.ImageBuilder'.
      At line:1 char:1
      + Add-EsxSoftwareDepot https://hostupdate.vmware.com/software/VUM/PRODU ...
      + ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
      + CategoryInfo : ObjectNotFound: (Add-EsxSoftwareDepot:String) [], CommandNotFoundException
      + FullyQualifiedErrorId : CouldNotAutoloadMatchingModule

      That's on very first command?!?! I'm stuck at 1st step (after the install module and cd c:\esx)

      Given that ESXi 7.0 is a free download I really dont get why we can't make "fixed" ISOs available for download?!

      Reply

      1. How to add the USB NIC Fling to ESXi 7.0 Base Image | virten.net (9)

        Florian GrehlMarch 21, 2021 at 12:07 pm

        Did you run 'Import-Module VMware.ImageBuilder', as stated in the error message?

        Which PowerShell Version are you using? Did you try with Core and/or 32bit version?

        Reply

          1. How to add the USB NIC Fling to ESXi 7.0 Base Image | virten.net (11)

            Florian GrehlMarch 21, 2021 at 12:38 pm

            Why so bitter? IT is all about reading and understanding error messages...

            Please try with 32bit version of Powershell. You might have hit the PowerCLI 64bit bug.

        3. How to add the USB NIC Fling to ESXi 7.0 Base Image | virten.net (12)

          MethMarch 21, 2021 at 12:51 pm

          Thanks, I did try x86 version and no joy. Same error regarding import. I noticed it says \Documents\WindowsPowerShell\Modules\VMware.VimAutomation.Sdk\12.2.0.17531155\VMware
          .VimAutomation.Sdk.psm1 cannot be loaded because running scripts is disabled on this system. For more information, see
          about_Execution_Policies at https:/go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkID=135170."

          So I am guessing it needs something at beginning of the scripts... seen it on many PS scripts about execution policy

          Reply

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            Florian GrehlMarch 21, 2021 at 12:55 pm

            Run as administrator: Set-ExecutionPolicy RemoteSigned

  5. How to add the USB NIC Fling to ESXi 7.0 Base Image | virten.net (14)

    STrRedWolfMarch 18, 2021 at 6:26 pm

    Trying my hand at a ESXi 7.0 install, and I'm fresh noob here. Assuming I need to build a new ISO from a Win10 box... but... um, how do I get the necessary Powershell commands? Is that the VMWare.PowerCLI component?

    Reply

    1. How to add the USB NIC Fling to ESXi 7.0 Base Image | virten.net (15)

      Florian GrehlMarch 18, 2021 at 6:45 pm

      Yes. As explained in Step 4.

      Install-Module -Name VMware.PowerCLI -Scope CurrentUser

      Reply

      1. How to add the USB NIC Fling to ESXi 7.0 Base Image | virten.net (16)

        AnonymousMarch 19, 2021 at 2:49 am

        Got it built and the ISO went in nicely. However, the adapter I have (a AmazonBasics USB 3.0 GigE using an ASIX88179 chip) seems to drop out when moving heavy loads (like an ISO). I've ordered a new adapter based on the RTL chipset.

        Reply

      2. How to add the USB NIC Fling to ESXi 7.0 Base Image | virten.net (17)

        STrRedWolfMarch 20, 2021 at 7:24 pm

        Got the RTL-chipset based adapter in and it is much more stable now. Time to get the show on the road.

        Reply

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    MethMarch 21, 2021 at 1:11 pm

    Thanks, that did it... sorry, feeling grumpy today. Your help appreciated. I have an ISO now and as soon as my USB NIC arrives I can try ESXi :-)

    Reply

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    BradaMarch 21, 2021 at 3:12 pm

    Sounds like you’re under control. As a FYI: If you don’t have the PowerCLI installed & need to retrieve it from MS PS gallery, I had to force TLS 1.2 to establish a connection.

    [Net.ServicePointManager]::SecurityProtocol = [Net.ServicePointManager]::SecurityProtocol -bor [Net.SecurityProtocolType]::Tls12
    Register-PSRepository -Default -Verbose
    Set-PSRepository -Name "PSGallery" -InstallationPolicy Trusted

    Install-Module -Name VMware.PowerCLI -Scope CurrentUser

    Reply

  9. How to add the USB NIC Fling to ESXi 7.0 Base Image | virten.net (20)

    Scott MyersNovember 25, 2021 at 6:32 pm

    Does someone have the ISO hosted somewhere (Latest 7.0 U2 with the USB Fling drivers). I've tried on three different machines and I cannot for the life of me get the scripts to run. Even doing it manually fails.

    Or, can someone provide step by step instructions/commands to run in PSConsole to create the ISO for a clean install? I know my USB Ethernet dongle is supported (TP Link) but I've spent 2 days on this so far without luck. Really need a precompiled ISO here which would be best.

    Reply

    1. How to add the USB NIC Fling to ESXi 7.0 Base Image | virten.net (21)

      See Also
      New VMware Imager Fling to Automate Windows 10 Builds

      Florian GrehlNovember 25, 2021 at 10:25 pm

      This article is actually a "step by step" instruction with the commands you have to run. Can you elaborate what "fails" means? Which command fails and what error message do you get?

      I'm not allowed to publish ISO files.

      Reply

      1. How to add the USB NIC Fling to ESXi 7.0 Base Image | virten.net (22)

        Scott MyersNovember 25, 2021 at 10:39 pm

        Would you be able to post the steps/Powershell commands for the latest USB Fling and VMWare ESXI ESXi-7.0U2d-18538813-standard?

        Everything works except for the part where I try to add the USB Fling drivers to the ESXi-7.0U2d-18538813-standard zip. Spits out the error:

        PS D:\> Add-EsxSoftwarePackage -ImageProfile "ESXi-7.0U2d-18538813-standard-ryzen" -SoftwarePackage "vmkusb-nic-fling"
        Add-EsxSoftwarePackage : VIB VMW_bootbank_vmkusb-nic-fling_1.8-3vmw.703.0.15.51233328 requires vmkapi_2_9_0_0, but the requirement
        cannot be satisfied within the ImageProfile.
        At line:1 char:1
        + Add-EsxSoftwarePackage -ImageProfile "ESXi-7.0U2d-18538813-standard-r ...
        + ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
        + CategoryInfo : InvalidData: (VMware.ImageBuilder.Types.ImageProfile:ImageProfile) [Add-EsxSoftwarePackage], Exception
        + FullyQualifiedErrorId : EsxImageProfileValidationError,VMware.ImageBuilder.Commands.AddProfilePackage

        Add-EsxSoftwarePackage : VIB VMW_bootbank_vmkusb-nic-fling_1.8-3vmw.703.0.15.51233328 requires vmkapi_incompat_2_9_0_0, but the
        requirement cannot be satisfied within the ImageProfile.
        At line:1 char:1
        + Add-EsxSoftwarePackage -ImageProfile "ESXi-7.0U2d-18538813-standard-r ...
        + ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
        + CategoryInfo : InvalidData: (VMware.ImageBuilder.Types.ImageProfile:ImageProfile) [Add-EsxSoftwarePackage], Exception
        + FullyQualifiedErrorId : EsxImageProfileValidationError,VMware.ImageBuilder.Commands.AddProfilePackage

        I've tried adding the 702 fling drviers but get the same error. Is there a way to remove the 703 drivers via Remove-EsxSoftwarePackage? I've tried a few commands but all fail to remove it. My though was if I can remove it, I can try with the 702 fling drivers.

        Been working on this now for 2 days, multiple guides on the Internet. Either I'm dumb or something is broken somewhere. And obviously I cannot try with 7.0U3 as it was pulled.

        Reply

        1. How to add the USB NIC Fling to ESXi 7.0 Base Image | virten.net (23)

          Scott MyersNovember 25, 2021 at 10:56 pm

          I figured it out by using the Remove-EsxSoftwareDepot command. ISO Created.

          If my USB NIC doesn't work, I'm done LOL

          Reply

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    LinuxLearnerDecember 9, 2021 at 8:17 am

    I need to install ESXi7 to a barebone machine it has RealTek 8168 series. ESXi boot fails. Can I download a compatible driver and add to the Bootable USB or the ISO so ESXi can find native support for thedriver and installation succeeds?

    Reply

    1. How to add the USB NIC Fling to ESXi 7.0 Base Image | virten.net (25)

      Florian GrehlDecember 9, 2021 at 5:32 pm

      There are no Realtek drivers for ESXi 7.0. You have to stick to ESXi 6.7 or use USB-based network adapters.

      Reply

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    LinuxLearnerDecember 9, 2021 at 8:24 am

    What I am looking for, and I need your guidance if that's a way to do it, is to
    1. download driver package, keep on separate removable media
    2. Boot from a ESXi 7.0 USB
    3. When installation complains about no network,open prompt and load driver package.

    Or, add the driver package to ISO file and make fresh esxi 7 bootable usb.
    please advise

    Reply

    1. How to add the USB NIC Fling to ESXi 7.0 Base Image | virten.net (27)

      Florian GrehlDecember 9, 2021 at 5:44 pm

      Thats not the way to go in ESXi. You have to inject the Image into your ESXi Image as described in the article.

      Reply

  15. How to add the USB NIC Fling to ESXi 7.0 Base Image | virten.net (28)

    ToinneGuustDecember 9, 2021 at 11:16 pm

    Thanks, works the script bellow works for 7.02a

    Add-EsxSoftwareDepot https://hostupdate.vmware.com/software/VUM/PRODUCTION/main/vmw-depot-index.xml
    Export-ESXImageProfile -ImageProfile "ESXi-7.0U2a-17867351-standard" -ExportToBundle -filepath ESXi-7.0U2a-17867351-standard.zip
    Remove-EsxSoftwareDepot https://hostupdate.vmware.com/software/VUM/PRODUCTION/main/vmw-depot-index.xml
    Add-EsxSoftwareDepot .\ESXi-7.0U2a-17867351-standard.zip
    Add-EsxSoftwareDepot .\ESXi702-VMKUSB-NIC-FLING-47140841-component-18150468.zip
    New-EsxImageProfile -CloneProfile "ESXi-7.0U2a-17867351-standard" -name "ESXi-7.0U2a-17867351-USBNIC" -Vendor "virten.net"
    Add-EsxSoftwarePackage -ImageProfile "ESXi-7.0U2a-17867351-USBNIC" -SoftwarePackage "vmkusb-nic-fling"
    Export-ESXImageProfile -ImageProfile "ESXi-7.0U2a-17867351-USBNIC" -ExportToIso -filepath ESXi-7.0U2a-17867351-USBNIC.iso
    Export-ESXImageProfile -ImageProfile "ESXi-7.0U2a-17867351-USBNIC" -ExportToBundle -filepath ESXi-7.0U2a-17867351-USBNIC.zip

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  16. How to add the USB NIC Fling to ESXi 7.0 Base Image | virten.net (29)

    UlfMay 8, 2022 at 10:58 pm

    Cool tutorial, you're my savior. I tried adopting what I found in your article and in the comments for the most recent release but I failed. This is what I tried.

    Add-EsxSoftwareDepot https://hostupdate.vmware.com/software/VUM/PRODUCTION/main/vmw-depot-index.xml
    Export-ESXImageProfile -ImageProfile "ESXi-7.0U3d-19482537-standard" -ExportToBundle -filepath ESXi-7.0U3d-19482537-standard.zip
    Remove-EsxSoftwareDepot https://hostupdate.vmware.com/software/VUM/PRODUCTION/main/vmw-depot-index.xml
    Add-EsxSoftwareDepot .\ESXi-7.0U3d-19482537-standard.zip
    Add-EsxSoftwareDepot .\ESXi703-VMKUSB-NIC-FLING-51233328-component-18902399.zip
    New-EsxImageProfile -CloneProfile "ESXi-7.0U3d-19482537-standard" -name "ESXi-7.0U3d-19482537-USBNIC" -Vendor "virten.net"
    Add-EsxSoftwarePackage -ImageProfile "ESXi-7.0U3d-19482537-USBNIC" -SoftwarePackage "vmkusb-nic-fling"
    Export-ESXImageProfile -ImageProfile "ESXi-7.0U3d-19482537-USBNIC" -ExportToIso -filepath ESXi-7.0U3d-19482537-USBNIC.iso
    Export-ESXImageProfile -ImageProfile "ESXi-7.0U3d-19482537-USBNIC" -ExportToBundle -filepath ESXi-7.0U3d-19482537-USBNIC.zip

    Running

    Export-ESXImageProfile -ImageProfile "ESXi-7.0U3d-19482537-USBNIC" -ExportToIso -filepath ESXi-7.0U3d-19482537-USBNIC.iso

    gives me this:

    Export-ESXImageProfile : Error retrieving file for VIB 'VMW_bootbank_vmkusb-nic-fling_1.8-3vmw.703.0.15.51233328':
    ("", "Error opening file object for VIB
    'VMW_bootbank_vmkusb-nic-fling_1.8-3vmw.703.0.15.51233328': Expected value '[]' for attribute 'swplatforms', but found
    value '[]'.").
    In Zeile:1 Zeichen:1
    + Export-ESXImageProfile -ImageProfile "ESXi-7.0U3d-19482537-USBNIC" -E ...
    + ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
    + CategoryInfo : NotSpecified: (:) [Export-EsxImageProfile], SoapException
    + FullyQualifiedErrorId : System.Web.Services.Protocols.SoapException,VMware.ImageBuilder.Commands.ExportProfile

    What am I doing wrong? The file 'vib20/vmkusb-nic-fling/VMW_bootbank_vmkusb-nic-fling_1.8-3vmw.703.0.15.51233328.vib' is in the ZIP archive.

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    1. How to add the USB NIC Fling to ESXi 7.0 Base Image | virten.net (30)

      VladimirMay 15, 2022 at 4:14 pm

      I figured it out. On this line use Vendor "VMW"
      New-EsxImageProfile -CloneProfile "ESXi-7.0U3d-19482537-standard" -name "ESXi-7.0U3d-19482537-USBNIC" -Vendor "VMW"

      This is the Vendor name inside the VIB file.

      Reply

      1. How to add the USB NIC Fling to ESXi 7.0 Base Image | virten.net (31)

        UlfMay 18, 2022 at 11:07 am

        Unfortunately not for me. Same error:

        I used

        New-EsxImageProfile -CloneProfile "ESXi-7.0U3d-19482537-standard" -name "ESXi-7.0U3d-19482537-USBNIC" -Vendor "VMW"

        and then

        Add-EsxSoftwarePackage -ImageProfile "ESXi-7.0U3d-19482537-USBNIC" -SoftwarePackage "vmkusb-nic-fling"

        and finally

        Export-ESXImageProfile -ImageProfile "ESXi-7.0U3d-19482537-USBNIC" -ExportToIso -filepath ESXi-7.0U3d-19482537-USBNIC.iso

        gave me this:

        Export-ESXImageProfile : Error retrieving file for VIB
        'VMW_bootbank_vmkusb-nic-fling_1.8-3vmw.703.0.15.51233328': ("", "Error opening file object for VIB
        'VMW_bootbank_vmkusb-nic-fling_1.8-3vmw.703.0.15.51233328': Expected value '[]' for attribute 'swplatforms', but
        found value '[]'.").
        In Zeile:1 Zeichen:1
        + Export-ESXImageProfile -ImageProfile "ESXi-7.0U3d-19482537-USBNIC" -E ...
        + ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
        + CategoryInfo : NotSpecified: (:) [Export-EsxImageProfile], SoapException
        + FullyQualifiedErrorId : System.Web.Services.Protocols.SoapException,VMware.ImageBuilder.Commands.ExportProf
        ile

        Reply

      2. How to add the USB NIC Fling to ESXi 7.0 Base Image | virten.net (32)

        AnonymousDecember 12, 2022 at 9:35 am

        But it doesn't work for me after I change vendor to "VMW"...

        I tried different ways, I don't know what happened.

        Reply

  18. How to add the USB NIC Fling to ESXi 7.0 Base Image | virten.net (33)

    StephenMay 25, 2022 at 6:04 pm

    I tried getting this to work on my MacBook Pro (14,3) and I'm not having any luck. I created the custom ISO with the latest ESXI 7.03d and the latest version of the FLING for 7.03. I have created custom ISO's with custom drivers before (specifically for 10GB NIC on cisco UCS) so I'm pretty sure I'm doing this right and I don't get any errors building the ISO. I See the vmkusb-n being loaded (flashes by real quick when booting the installer). I'm trying to install it on a MacBook Pro with a Belkin USB-C 1gb NIC (macbook pro only has built-in WIFI) and added "usbBusFullScanOnBootEnabled=1" to boot options to ensure it scans the USB. I think I see an error flash right before it blanks the screen and comes back with "no network device found". The Belkin is using this VID and PID "REALTEK;RTL8156;0x0bda;0x8156" When I look at the hardware ID's on another system which is on the support matrix. Got any suggestions?

    Reply

    1. How to add the USB NIC Fling to ESXi 7.0 Base Image | virten.net (34)

      chrisMay 30, 2022 at 7:22 pm

      i'm guessing the issue is that VMware does not like realtek nics

      Reply

  20. How to add the USB NIC Fling to ESXi 7.0 Base Image | virten.net (35)

    Tony XDecember 12, 2022 at 9:30 am

    I am able to generate zip file, but not image file. Other commands work well, but I got the error messages. Anyone can advise please?

    PS E:\esx> Export-ESXImageProfile -ImageProfile "ESXi-7.0U3d-19482537-USBNIC" -ExportToIso -filepath ESXi-7.0U3d-19482537-USBNIC.iso
    Export-ESXImageProfile : Error retrieving file for VIB 'VMW_bootbank_nenic_1.0.33.0-1vmw.703.0.20.19193900':
    ('vib20/nenic/VMW_bootbank_nenic_1.0.33.0-1vmw.703.0.20.19193900.vib', "Unable to open VIB archive in streaming mode:
    '_SharedFile' object has no attribute 'writing'").
    At line:1 char:1
    + Export-ESXImageProfile -ImageProfile "ESXi-7.0U3d-19482537-USBNIC" -E ...
    + ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
    + CategoryInfo : NotSpecified: (:) [Export-EsxImageProfile], FaultException
    + FullyQualifiedErrorId : System.ServiceModel.FaultException,VMware.ImageBuilder.Commands.ExportProfile

    PS E:\esx> Export-ESXImageProfile -ImageProfile "ESXi-7.0U3d-19482537-USBNIC" -ExportToBundle -filepath ESXi-7.0U3d-19482537-USBNIC.zip

    Reply

    1. How to add the USB NIC Fling to ESXi 7.0 Base Image | virten.net (36)

      JackDecember 21, 2022 at 3:41 am

      Hi,

      Any luck with building 7.0u3d?

      Reply

  23. How to add the USB NIC Fling to ESXi 7.0 Base Image | virten.net (38)

    Andrew FastovDecember 16, 2023 at 8:28 pm

    First build an image, then convert it to ISO.
    Export-ESXImageProfile -ImageProfile "ESXi-7.0U3o-22348816-custom-NIC" -ExportToBundle -filepath ESXi-7.0U3o-22348816-custom-NIC.zip

    exit

    Add-EsxSoftwareDepot .\ESXi-7.0U3o-22348816-custom-NIC.zip

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