MFC-5840CN Remote Setup Port
USB ID 04f9:016e · Brother Industries, Ltd
| Vendor | Brother Industries, Ltd |
|---|---|
| Vendor ID | 04f9 |
| Device ID | 016e |
| Windows hardware ID | USB\VID_04F9&PID_016E |
| Linux modalias | usb:v04F9p016E |
| Linux driver | no driver with exact ID |
Frequently asked questions
Which device has USB ID 04f9:016e?
USB ID 04f9:016e is “MFC-5840CN Remote Setup Port” made by Brother Industries, Ltd (vendor ID 04f9, device ID 016e).
Which Linux driver supports MFC-5840CN Remote Setup Port?
Linux kernel 6.12 lists no driver for this exact ID. Most USB devices (keyboards, mice, storage, webcams, audio) still work through generic class drivers such as usbhid, usb-storage, uvcvideo or snd-usb-audio. Overview of device classes and their drivers
How do I check whether MFC-5840CN Remote Setup Port is in my computer?
On Linux, lsusb -d 04f9:016e shows the device if it is present. On Windows, open Device Manager, then Properties → Details → Hardware Ids; it appears as USB\VID_04F9&PID_016E.
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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