USB\VID_0BDA&PID_8179
Wi-Fi adapter driver
USB\VID_0BDA&PID_8179 is the Realtek Semiconductor Corp. RTL8188EUS 802.11n Wireless Network 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_8179 |
|---|---|
| Device name | RTL8188EUS 802.11n Wireless Network 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 RTL8188EUS 802.11n Wireless Network 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_8179. - 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_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 AdapterVID_0BDA&PID_817FRTL8188RU 802.11n WLAN AdapterVID_0BDA&PID_8187RTL8187 Wireless AdapterVID_0BDA&PID_8189RTL8187B Wireless 802.11g 54Mbps Network AdapterVID_0BDA&PID_818BRTL8192EU 802.11b/g/n WLAN Adapter
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