Does the Philips LiteOn WN4516R module, nonstandard USB connector work on Linux?
Supported. Kernel ID match for
mt76x2u — Linux 6.16+. Driver-family firmware is listed in linux-firmware. Install the appropriate distribution firmware package.Technical details
| Device category | Wi-Fi adapter |
|---|---|
| Bus | USB |
| Device IDs | 0471:7600 |
| Kernel driver | mt76x2u |
| In kernel since | Linux 6.16+ |
Firmware requirement
Driver-family firmware is listed in linux-firmware. Install the appropriate distribution firmware package. This is a driver-family list, not a per-device requirement. Optional features and other chips may use different files. Presence is checked against linux-firmware WHENCE File and Link records, including patterns.
| Firmware | Manifest check |
|---|---|
mt7662.bin | Listed in WHENCE |
mt7662_rom_patch.bin | Listed in WHENCE |
Firmware packaging varies by distribution; consult Debian firmware guidance or Arch network setup guidance. A missing manifest entry does not mean the device is unsupported.
Which distros work?
| Distro | Kernel | Requirements |
|---|---|---|
| Arch Linux | ✅ 7.2 | Kernel ID match available; install the appropriate distro firmware package |
| Fedora 44 | ✅ 7.2 | Kernel ID match available; install the appropriate distro firmware package |
| Fedora 43 | ✅ 7.2 | Kernel ID match available; install the appropriate distro firmware package |
| openSUSE Tumbleweed | ✅ 7.2 | Kernel ID match available; install the appropriate distro firmware package |
| Ubuntu 26.04 LTS | ✅ 7.0 | Kernel ID match available; install the appropriate distro firmware package |
| Ubuntu 24.04 LTS | 6.8 (driver in 6.16; 7.0 available) | Needs Linux 6.16; install the appropriate distro firmware package |
| Ubuntu 22.04 LTS | 5.15 (driver in 6.16) | Needs Linux 6.16; install the appropriate distro firmware package |
| Debian 13 | 6.12 (driver in 6.16; 7.2 available) | Needs Linux 6.16; install the appropriate distro firmware package |
| Debian 12 | 6.1 (driver in 6.16) | Needs Linux 6.16; install the appropriate distro firmware package |
Is this my device?
Run lsusb and look for 0471:7600. Paste IDs into the home lookup.
Sources
Listed ID matches are not hands-on tests of speed, Bluetooth version, or every device feature. See how this works and more Wi-Fi adapters.