RTL8153B GigE [Surface Ethernet Adapter]

USB ID 045e:0927 · Microsoft Corp.

VendorMicrosoft Corp.
Vendor ID045e
Device ID0927
Windows hardware IDUSB\VID_045E&PID_0927
Linux modaliasusb:v045Ep0927
Linux driverr8152

Frequently asked questions

Which device has USB ID 045e:0927?

USB ID 045e:0927 is “RTL8153B GigE [Surface Ethernet Adapter]” made by Microsoft Corp. (vendor ID 045e, device ID 0927).

Which Linux driver supports RTL8153B GigE [Surface Ethernet Adapter]?

In Linux kernel 6.12 the device is bound to the driver r8152 (source under drivers/net/usb). The driver is normally loaded automatically when the device is detected.

How do I check whether RTL8153B GigE [Surface Ethernet Adapter] is in my computer?

On Linux, lsusb -d 045e:0927 shows the device if it is present. On Windows, open Device Manager, then Properties → Details → Hardware Ids; it appears as USB\VID_045E&PID_0927.

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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