RTL8188ETV Wireless LAN 802.11n Network Adapter
USB ID 0bda:0179 · Realtek Semiconductor Corp.
| Vendor | Realtek Semiconductor Corp. |
|---|---|
| Vendor ID | 0bda |
| Device ID | 0179 |
| Windows hardware ID | USB\VID_0BDA&PID_0179 |
| Linux modalias | usb:v0BDAp0179 |
| Linux driver | rtl8xxxu |
Frequently asked questions
Which device has USB ID 0bda:0179?
USB ID 0bda:0179 is “RTL8188ETV Wireless LAN 802.11n Network Adapter” made by Realtek Semiconductor Corp. (vendor ID 0bda, device ID 0179).
Which Linux driver supports RTL8188ETV Wireless LAN 802.11n Network Adapter?
In Linux kernel 6.12 the device is bound to the driver rtl8xxxu (source under drivers/net/wireless/realtek/rtl8xxxu). The driver is normally loaded automatically when the device is detected.
How do I check whether RTL8188ETV Wireless LAN 802.11n Network Adapter is in my computer?
On Linux, lsusb -d 0bda:0179 shows the device if it is present. On Windows, open Device Manager, then Properties → Details → Hardware Ids; it appears as USB\VID_0BDA&PID_0179.
How do I see which driver is currently in use?
lsusb -t prints the device tree with the bound driver (Driver=…) for each interface.