BG96 CAT-M1/NB-IoT modem
USB ID 2c7c:0296 · Quectel Wireless Solutions Co., Ltd.
| Vendor | Quectel Wireless Solutions Co., Ltd. |
|---|---|
| Vendor ID | 2c7c |
| Device ID | 0296 |
| Windows hardware ID | USB\VID_2C7C&PID_0296 |
| Linux modalias | usb:v2C7Cp0296 |
| Linux driver | option and qmi_wwan |
Frequently asked questions
Which device has USB ID 2c7c:0296?
USB ID 2c7c:0296 is “BG96 CAT-M1/NB-IoT modem” made by Quectel Wireless Solutions Co., Ltd. (vendor ID 2c7c, device ID 0296).
Which Linux driver supports BG96 CAT-M1/NB-IoT modem?
In Linux kernel 6.12 the device is matched by the drivers option and qmi_wwan (source under drivers/net/usb and drivers/usb/serial). The right driver is normally loaded automatically when the device is detected.
How do I check whether BG96 CAT-M1/NB-IoT modem is in my computer?
On Linux, lsusb -d 2c7c:0296 shows the device if it is present. On Windows, open Device Manager, then Properties → Details → Hardware Ids; it appears as USB\VID_2C7C&PID_0296.
How do I see which driver is currently in use?
lsusb -t prints the device tree with the bound driver (Driver=…) for each interface.