RT2501/RT2573 Wireless Adapter

USB ID 148f:2573 · Ralink Technology, Corp.

VendorRalink Technology, Corp.
Vendor ID148f
Device ID2573
Windows hardware IDUSB\VID_148F&PID_2573
Linux modaliasusb:v148Fp2573
Linux driverrt73usb

Frequently asked questions

Which device has USB ID 148f:2573?

USB ID 148f:2573 is “RT2501/RT2573 Wireless Adapter” made by Ralink Technology, Corp. (vendor ID 148f, device ID 2573).

Which Linux driver supports RT2501/RT2573 Wireless Adapter?

In Linux kernel 6.12 the device is bound to the driver rt73usb (source under drivers/net/wireless/ralink/rt2x00). The driver is normally loaded automatically when the device is detected.

How do I check whether RT2501/RT2573 Wireless Adapter is in my computer?

On Linux, lsusb -d 148f:2573 shows the device if it is present. On Windows, open Device Manager, then Properties → Details → Hardware Ids; it appears as USB\VID_148F&PID_2573.

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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