AX88179 Gigabit Ethernet [Sitecom]
USB ID 0df6:0072 · Sitecom Europe B.V.
| Vendor | Sitecom Europe B.V. |
|---|---|
| Vendor ID | 0df6 |
| Device ID | 0072 |
| Windows hardware ID | USB\VID_0DF6&PID_0072 |
| Linux modalias | usb:v0DF6p0072 |
| Linux driver | ax88179_178a |
Frequently asked questions
Which device has USB ID 0df6:0072?
USB ID 0df6:0072 is “AX88179 Gigabit Ethernet [Sitecom]” made by Sitecom Europe B.V. (vendor ID 0df6, device ID 0072).
Which Linux driver supports AX88179 Gigabit Ethernet [Sitecom]?
In Linux kernel 6.12 the device is bound to the driver ax88179_178a (source under drivers/net/usb). The driver is normally loaded automatically when the device is detected.
How do I check whether AX88179 Gigabit Ethernet [Sitecom] is in my computer?
On Linux, lsusb -d 0df6:0072 shows the device if it is present. On Windows, open Device Manager, then Properties → Details → Hardware Ids; it appears as USB\VID_0DF6&PID_0072.
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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