ip-config-unavailable error when connecting to Ethernet via an ASIX AX88179 USB adapter

I have a Framework (modular) laptop running Linux Mint Cinnamon 22.3 (Linux kernel 6.17.0-19). I am able to connect to ethernet via my laptop's built-in Ethernet port (which actually connects to the motherboard via USB-C). Wi-fi also works normally. However, I have a Monoprice USB-C adapter ( this model ) which I am trying to connect my commonly-used cables (e.g. USB and HDMI) to, that I'd also like to connect my ethernet cable to. When I try to do this, my wired connection status shows as Connecting for about 45 seconds, then I get a Activation of network connection failed error popup and the

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