Mini Swipe Reader
USB ID 0801:0002 · MagTek
| Vendor | MagTek |
|---|---|
| Vendor ID | 0801 |
| Device ID | 0002 |
| Windows hardware ID | USB\VID_0801&PID_0002 |
| Linux modalias | usb:v0801p0002 |
| Linux driver | no driver with exact ID |
Frequently asked questions
Which device has USB ID 0801:0002?
USB ID 0801:0002 is “Mini Swipe Reader” made by MagTek (vendor ID 0801, device ID 0002).
Which Linux driver supports Mini Swipe Reader?
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 is in my computer?
On Linux, lsusb -d 0801:0002 shows the device if it is present. On Windows, open Device Manager, then Properties → Details → Hardware Ids; it appears as USB\VID_0801&PID_0002.
How do I see which driver is currently in use?
lsusb -t prints the device tree with the bound driver (Driver=…) for each interface.