FRITZ WLAN N v2 [RT5572/rt2870.bin]
USB ID 057c:8501 · AVM GmbH
| Vendor | AVM GmbH |
|---|---|
| Vendor ID | 057c |
| Device ID | 8501 |
| Windows hardware ID | USB\VID_057C&PID_8501 |
| Linux modalias | usb:v057Cp8501 |
| Linux driver | rt2800usb |
Frequently asked questions
Which device has USB ID 057c:8501?
USB ID 057c:8501 is “FRITZ WLAN N v2 [RT5572/rt2870.bin]” made by AVM GmbH (vendor ID 057c, device ID 8501).
Which Linux driver supports FRITZ WLAN N v2 [RT5572/rt2870.bin]?
In Linux kernel 6.12 the device is bound to the driver rt2800usb (source under drivers/net/wireless/ralink/rt2x00). The driver is normally loaded automatically when the device is detected.
How do I check whether FRITZ WLAN N v2 [RT5572/rt2870.bin] is in my computer?
On Linux, lsusb -d 057c:8501 shows the device if it is present. On Windows, open Device Manager, then Properties → Details → Hardware Ids; it appears as USB\VID_057C&PID_8501.
How do I see which driver is currently in use?
lsusb -t prints the device tree with the bound driver (Driver=…) for each interface.