RTL8188GU 802.11n WLAN Adapter (Driver CDROM Mode)

USB ID 0bda:1a2b · Realtek Semiconductor Corp.

VendorRealtek Semiconductor Corp.
Vendor ID0bda
Device ID1a2b
Windows hardware IDUSB\VID_0BDA&PID_1A2B
Linux modaliasusb:v0BDAp1A2B
Linux driverusb_storage

Frequently asked questions

Which device has USB ID 0bda:1a2b?

USB ID 0bda:1a2b is “RTL8188GU 802.11n WLAN Adapter (Driver CDROM Mode)” made by Realtek Semiconductor Corp. (vendor ID 0bda, device ID 1a2b).

Which Linux driver supports RTL8188GU 802.11n WLAN Adapter (Driver CDROM Mode)?

In Linux kernel 6.12 the device is bound to the driver usb_storage (source under drivers/usb/storage). The driver is normally loaded automatically when the device is detected.

How do I check whether RTL8188GU 802.11n WLAN Adapter (Driver CDROM Mode) is in my computer?

On Linux, lsusb -d 0bda:1a2b shows the device if it is present. On Windows, open Device Manager, then Properties → Details → Hardware Ids; it appears as USB\VID_0BDA&PID_1A2B.

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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