RTL8187B Wireless Adapter
USB ID 0bda:8197 · Realtek Semiconductor Corp.
| Vendor | Realtek Semiconductor Corp. |
|---|---|
| Vendor ID | 0bda |
| Device ID | 8197 |
| Windows hardware ID | USB\VID_0BDA&PID_8197 |
| Linux modalias | usb:v0BDAp8197 |
| Linux driver | rtl8187 |
Frequently asked questions
Which device has USB ID 0bda:8197?
USB ID 0bda:8197 is “RTL8187B Wireless Adapter” made by Realtek Semiconductor Corp. (vendor ID 0bda, device ID 8197).
Which Linux driver supports RTL8187B Wireless Adapter?
In Linux kernel 6.12 the device is bound to the driver rtl8187 (source under drivers/net/wireless/realtek/rtl818x/rtl8187). The driver is normally loaded automatically when the device is detected.
How do I check whether RTL8187B Wireless Adapter is in my computer?
On Linux, lsusb -d 0bda:8197 shows the device if it is present. On Windows, open Device Manager, then Properties → Details → Hardware Ids; it appears as USB\VID_0BDA&PID_8197.
How do I see which driver is currently in use?
lsusb -t prints the device tree with the bound driver (Driver=…) for each interface.
Nearby entries
- 817f – RTL8188RU 802.11n WLAN Adapter
- 8187 – RTL8187 Wireless Adapter
- 8189 – RTL8187B Wireless 802.11g 54Mbps Network Adapter
- 818b – RTL8192EU 802.11b/g/n WLAN Adapter
- 8192 – RTL8191SU 802.11n Wireless Adapter
- 8193 – RTL8192DU 802.11an WLAN Adapter
- 8198 – RTL8187B Wireless Adapter
- 8199 – RTL8187SU 802.11g WLAN Adapter
- 8723 – RTL8723A Bluetooth
- 8812 – RTL8812AU 802.11a/b/g/n/ac 2T2R DB WLAN Adapter
- 8813 – RTL8814AU 802.11a/b/g/n/ac Wireless Adapter
- 881a – RTL8812AU-VS 802.11a/b/g/n/ac 2T2R DB WLAN Adapter