Mini Swipe Reader (Keyboard Emulation)
USB ID 0801:0001 · MagTek
| Vendor | MagTek |
|---|---|
| Vendor ID | 0801 |
| Device ID | 0001 |
| Windows hardware ID | USB\VID_0801&PID_0001 |
| Linux modalias | usb:v0801p0001 |
| Linux driver | no driver with exact ID |
Frequently asked questions
Which device has USB ID 0801:0001?
USB ID 0801:0001 is “Mini Swipe Reader (Keyboard Emulation)” made by MagTek (vendor ID 0801, device ID 0001).
Which Linux driver supports Mini Swipe Reader (Keyboard Emulation)?
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 Mini Swipe Reader (Keyboard Emulation) is in my computer?
On Linux, lsusb -d 0801:0001 shows the device if it is present. On Windows, open Device Manager, then Properties → Details → Hardware Ids; it appears as USB\VID_0801&PID_0001.
How do I see which driver is currently in use?
lsusb -t prints the device tree with the bound driver (Driver=…) for each interface.