AirLive X.USB 802.11abgn [Atheros AR9170+AR9104]

USB ID 1b75:9170 · Ovislink Corp.

VendorOvislink Corp.
Vendor ID1b75
Device ID9170
Windows hardware IDUSB\VID_1B75&PID_9170
Linux modaliasusb:v1B75p9170
Linux drivercarl9170

Frequently asked questions

Which device has USB ID 1b75:9170?

USB ID 1b75:9170 is “AirLive X.USB 802.11abgn [Atheros AR9170+AR9104]” made by Ovislink Corp. (vendor ID 1b75, device ID 9170).

Which Linux driver supports AirLive X.USB 802.11abgn [Atheros AR9170+AR9104]?

In Linux kernel 6.12 the device is bound to the driver carl9170 (source under drivers/net/wireless/ath/carl9170). The driver is normally loaded automatically when the device is detected.

How do I check whether AirLive X.USB 802.11abgn [Atheros AR9170+AR9104] is in my computer?

On Linux, lsusb -d 1b75:9170 shows the device if it is present. On Windows, open Device Manager, then Properties → Details → Hardware Ids; it appears as USB\VID_1B75&PID_9170.

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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