WPN111 802.11g Wireless Adapter [Atheros AR5523]
USB ID 0846:5f00 · NetGear, Inc.
| Vendor | NetGear, Inc. |
|---|---|
| Vendor ID | 0846 |
| Device ID | 5f00 |
| Windows hardware ID | USB\VID_0846&PID_5F00 |
| Linux modalias | usb:v0846p5F00 |
| Linux driver | ar5523 |
Frequently asked questions
Which device has USB ID 0846:5f00?
USB ID 0846:5f00 is “WPN111 802.11g Wireless Adapter [Atheros AR5523]” made by NetGear, Inc. (vendor ID 0846, device ID 5f00).
Which Linux driver supports WPN111 802.11g Wireless Adapter [Atheros AR5523]?
In Linux kernel 6.12 the device is bound to the driver ar5523 (source under drivers/net/wireless/ath/ar5523). The driver is normally loaded automatically when the device is detected.
How do I check whether WPN111 802.11g Wireless Adapter [Atheros AR5523] is in my computer?
On Linux, lsusb -d 0846:5f00 shows the device if it is present. On Windows, open Device Manager, then Properties → Details → Hardware Ids; it appears as USB\VID_0846&PID_5F00.
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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