– Specifically refers to their USB 2.0 10/100M Ethernet Adapter .
This code identifies the manufacturer of the USB chipset. 0FE6 belongs to ICS (Kontron) or is frequently used by CoreChip Semiconductor , a company that manufactures low-cost Ethernet controllers.
It’s frequently used with slim laptops (like the Lenovo IdeaPad or ASUS VivoBook ) that lack a built-in LAN port, as well as Nintendo Switches, Raspberry Pis, and Android TV boxes.
While it lacks the brand recognition of Intel or Realtek, this ID is almost universally associated with the USB-to-Ethernet controller (commonly found in generic "USB 2.0 LAN Adapters"). usb vid-0fe6 amp-pid-9900
Since this is a rebranded "EasyCAP" style device, the easiest fix is often using a dedicated driver package.
The hardware identifier refers to the Corechip SR9900 USB 2.0 to Fast Ethernet Adapter . This specialized chip is commonly found in budget-friendly USB-to-Ethernet dongles used to add wired network connectivity to laptops, tablets, and desktop computers that lack a built-in RJ45 port. Technical Overview
Many generic adapters utilizing the VID_0FE6&PID_9900 configuration require dedicated driver installations on older legacy systems, whereas modern operating systems like Windows 11 often contain a generic matching network driver out of the box. Method 1: Automatic Windows Update Installation – Specifically refers to their USB 2
Check the section in the Windows Update menu, as network drivers are frequently placed there.
Unbranded network adapters often possess aggressive power-saving subroutines or poor thermal management.
: Usually automatically detected as a "Corechip" or "RD9700" device. If it fails, users often look for "SR9900" or "QF9700" driver packages. It’s frequently used with slim laptops (like the
In practical user diagnostics, VID_0FE6&PID_9900 almost universally corresponds to a . These are commonly found in generic, no-name dongles purchased from online marketplaces. They allow laptops without an Ethernet port to connect to wired networks.
The identifier corresponds to the Corechip SR9900 USB 2.0 to Fast Ethernet Adapter
Registered to ICS Advent or Corechip for various networking components.
When you see VID_0FE6&PID_9900 , it breaks down as follows: