RTL8153 Gigabit Ethernet Adapter

USB ID 0bda:8153 · Realtek Semiconductor Corp.

VendorRealtek Semiconductor Corp.
Vendor ID0bda
Device ID8153
Windows hardware IDUSB\VID_0BDA&PID_8153
Linux modaliasusb:v0BDAp8153
Linux drivercdc_ether, r8152 and r8153_ecm

Frequently asked questions

Which device has USB ID 0bda:8153?

USB ID 0bda:8153 is “RTL8153 Gigabit Ethernet Adapter” made by Realtek Semiconductor Corp. (vendor ID 0bda, device ID 8153).

Which Linux driver supports RTL8153 Gigabit Ethernet Adapter?

In Linux kernel 6.12 the device is matched by the drivers cdc_ether, r8152 and r8153_ecm (source under drivers/net/usb). The right driver is normally loaded automatically when the device is detected.

How do I check whether RTL8153 Gigabit Ethernet Adapter is in my computer?

On Linux, lsusb -d 0bda:8153 shows the device if it is present. On Windows, open Device Manager, then Properties → Details → Hardware Ids; it appears as USB\VID_0BDA&PID_8153.

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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