USB\VID_0BDA&PID_8171
RTL8188SU 802.11n WLAN Adapter driver
USB\VID_0BDA&PID_8171 is the Realtek Semiconductor Corp. RTL8188SU 802.11n WLAN Adapter, a Wi-Fi adapter device. Many USB Wi-Fi adapters work only after the maker's driver for that hardware version is installed. Get it from Windows Update or your PC maker first; the chip maker's own package is on support.microsoft.com.
Device details
| Hardware ID | USB\VID_0BDA&PID_8171 |
|---|---|
| Device name | RTL8188SU 802.11n WLAN Adapter |
| Maker | Realtek Semiconductor Corp. (USB vendor ID 0BDA) |
| Device type | Wi-Fi adapter |
| Driver guide | Find the right Wi-Fi driver |
How to install the driver for RTL8188SU 802.11n WLAN Adapter
- Confirm the ID. In Device Manager, right-click the device, open Properties, then Details, and pick Hardware Ids. The first line should start with
USB\VID_0BDA&PID_8171. - Try Windows Update. Settings, Windows Update, Advanced options, Optional updates. Some adapters get a driver here; many do not.
- Check your PC maker. Enter your model or serial number on its support site and look under Networking.
- Use the chip maker's package. Update drivers through Device Manager in Windows (Microsoft) on support.microsoft.com. Our find the right wi-fi driver guide explains which package fits.
- Restart and check. Unplug and reconnect the adapter, then look for wireless networks.
Other Realtek wi-fi adapter IDs
VID_0BDA&PID_0179RTL8188ETV Wireless LAN 802.11n Network AdapterVID_0BDA&PID_0811Realtek 8812AU/8821AU 802.11ac WLAN AdapterVID_0BDA&PID_1724RTL8723AU 802.11n WLAN AdapterVID_0BDA&PID_1A2BRTL8188GU 802.11n WLAN Adapter (Driver CDROM Mode)VID_0BDA&PID_8172RTL8191SU 802.11n WLAN AdapterVID_0BDA&PID_8174RTL8192SU 802.11n WLAN AdapterVID_0BDA&PID_8176RTL8188CUS 802.11n WLAN AdapterVID_0BDA&PID_8178RTL8192CU 802.11n WLAN Adapter
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