RTL8188RU 802.11n WLAN Adapter

USB ID 0bda:817f · Realtek Semiconductor Corp.

VendorRealtek Semiconductor Corp.
Vendor ID0bda
Device ID817f
Windows hardware IDUSB\VID_0BDA&PID_817F
Linux modaliasusb:v0BDAp817F
Linux driverrtl8192cu

Frequently asked questions

Which device has USB ID 0bda:817f?

USB ID 0bda:817f is “RTL8188RU 802.11n WLAN Adapter” made by Realtek Semiconductor Corp. (vendor ID 0bda, device ID 817f).

Which Linux driver supports RTL8188RU 802.11n WLAN Adapter?

In Linux kernel 6.12 the device is bound to the driver rtl8192cu (source under drivers/net/wireless/realtek/rtlwifi/rtl8192cu). The driver is normally loaded automatically when the device is detected.

How do I check whether RTL8188RU 802.11n WLAN Adapter is in my computer?

On Linux, lsusb -d 0bda:817f shows the device if it is present. On Windows, open Device Manager, then Properties → Details → Hardware Ids; it appears as USB\VID_0BDA&PID_817F.

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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