MetaGeek Wi-Spy
USB ID 04b4:0bad · Cypress Semiconductor Corp.
| Vendor | Cypress Semiconductor Corp. |
|---|---|
| Vendor ID | 04b4 |
| Device ID | 0bad |
| Windows hardware ID | USB\VID_04B4&PID_0BAD |
| Linux modalias | usb:v04B4p0BAD |
| Linux driver | no driver with exact ID |
Frequently asked questions
Which device has USB ID 04b4:0bad?
USB ID 04b4:0bad is “MetaGeek Wi-Spy” made by Cypress Semiconductor Corp. (vendor ID 04b4, device ID 0bad).
Which Linux driver supports MetaGeek Wi-Spy?
Linux kernel 6.12 lists no driver for this exact ID. Most USB devices (keyboards, mice, storage, webcams, audio) still work through generic class drivers such as usbhid, usb-storage, uvcvideo or snd-usb-audio. Overview of device classes and their drivers
How do I check whether MetaGeek Wi-Spy is in my computer?
On Linux, lsusb -d 04b4:0bad shows the device if it is present. On Windows, open Device Manager, then Properties → Details → Hardware Ids; it appears as USB\VID_04B4&PID_0BAD.
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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