GW-USValue-EZ 802.11n Wireless Adapter [Realtek RTL8188CUS]
USB ID 2019:ed17 · PLANEX
| Vendor | PLANEX |
|---|---|
| Vendor ID | 2019 |
| Device ID | ed17 |
| Windows hardware ID | USB\VID_2019&PID_ED17 |
| Linux modalias | usb:v2019pED17 |
| Linux driver | rtl8192cu |
Frequently asked questions
Which device has USB ID 2019:ed17?
USB ID 2019:ed17 is “GW-USValue-EZ 802.11n Wireless Adapter [Realtek RTL8188CUS]” made by PLANEX (vendor ID 2019, device ID ed17).
Which Linux driver supports GW-USValue-EZ 802.11n Wireless Adapter [Realtek RTL8188CUS]?
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 GW-USValue-EZ 802.11n Wireless Adapter [Realtek RTL8188CUS] is in my computer?
On Linux, lsusb -d 2019:ed17 shows the device if it is present. On Windows, open Device Manager, then Properties → Details → Hardware Ids; it appears as USB\VID_2019&PID_ED17.
How do I see which driver is currently in use?
lsusb -t prints the device tree with the bound driver (Driver=…) for each interface.