AX88179 Gigabit Ethernet
USB ID 0b95:1790 · ASIX Electronics Corp.
| Vendor | ASIX Electronics Corp. |
|---|---|
| Vendor ID | 0b95 |
| Device ID | 1790 |
| Windows hardware ID | USB\VID_0B95&PID_1790 |
| Linux modalias | usb:v0B95p1790 |
| Linux driver | ax88179_178a |
Frequently asked questions
Which device has USB ID 0b95:1790?
USB ID 0b95:1790 is “AX88179 Gigabit Ethernet” made by ASIX Electronics Corp. (vendor ID 0b95, device ID 1790).
Which Linux driver supports AX88179 Gigabit Ethernet?
In Linux kernel 6.12 the device is bound to the driver ax88179_178a (source under drivers/net/usb). The driver is normally loaded automatically when the device is detected.
How do I check whether AX88179 Gigabit Ethernet is in my computer?
On Linux, lsusb -d 0b95:1790 shows the device if it is present. On Windows, open Device Manager, then Properties → Details → Hardware Ids; it appears as USB\VID_0B95&PID_1790.
How do I see which driver is currently in use?
lsusb -t prints the device tree with the bound driver (Driver=…) for each interface.