RTL8153 GigE [Surface Ethernet Adapter]
USB ID 045e:07c6 · Microsoft Corp.
| Vendor | Microsoft Corp. |
|---|---|
| Vendor ID | 045e |
| Device ID | 07c6 |
| Windows hardware ID | USB\VID_045E&PID_07C6 |
| Linux modalias | usb:v045Ep07C6 |
| Linux driver | r8152 |
Frequently asked questions
Which device has USB ID 045e:07c6?
USB ID 045e:07c6 is “RTL8153 GigE [Surface Ethernet Adapter]” made by Microsoft Corp. (vendor ID 045e, device ID 07c6).
Which Linux driver supports RTL8153 GigE [Surface Ethernet Adapter]?
In Linux kernel 6.12 the device is bound to the driver r8152 (source under drivers/net/usb). The driver is normally loaded automatically when the device is detected.
How do I check whether RTL8153 GigE [Surface Ethernet Adapter] is in my computer?
On Linux, lsusb -d 045e:07c6 shows the device if it is present. On Windows, open Device Manager, then Properties → Details → Hardware Ids; it appears as USB\VID_045E&PID_07C6.
How do I see which driver is currently in use?
lsusb -t prints the device tree with the bound driver (Driver=…) for each interface.
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- 0799 – Surface Pro embedded keyboard
- 07a5 – Wireless Receiver 1461C
- 07b2 – 2.4GHz Transceiver v8.0 used by mouse Wireless Desktop 900
- 07b6 – Comfort Curve Keyboard 3000
- 07b9 – Wired Keyboard 200
- 07ca – Surface Pro 3 Docking Station Audio Device
- 07cd – Surface Keyboard
- 07f8 – Wired Keyboard 600 (model 1576)
- 07fd – Nano Transceiver 1.1
- 0800 – Wireless keyboard (All-in-One-Media)
- 0810 – LifeCam HD-3000