AirPcap NX [Atheros AR9170+AR9104]

USB ID cace:0300 · CACE Technologies Inc.

VendorCACE Technologies Inc.
Vendor IDcace
Device ID0300
Windows hardware IDUSB\VID_CACE&PID_0300
Linux modaliasusb:vCACEp0300
Linux drivercarl9170

Frequently asked questions

Which device has USB ID cace:0300?

USB ID cace:0300 is “AirPcap NX [Atheros AR9170+AR9104]” made by CACE Technologies Inc. (vendor ID cace, device ID 0300).

Which Linux driver supports AirPcap NX [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 AirPcap NX [Atheros AR9170+AR9104] is in my computer?

On Linux, lsusb -d cace:0300 shows the device if it is present. On Windows, open Device Manager, then Properties → Details → Hardware Ids; it appears as USB\VID_CACE&PID_0300.

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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