F5U257 Serial

USB ID 050d:0257 · Belkin Components

VendorBelkin Components
Vendor ID050d
Device ID0257
Windows hardware IDUSB\VID_050D&PID_0257
Linux modaliasusb:v050Dp0257
Linux driverpl2303

Frequently asked questions

Which device has USB ID 050d:0257?

USB ID 050d:0257 is “F5U257 Serial” made by Belkin Components (vendor ID 050d, device ID 0257).

Which Linux driver supports F5U257 Serial?

In Linux kernel 6.12 the device is bound to the driver pl2303 (source under drivers/usb/serial). The driver is normally loaded automatically when the device is detected.

How do I check whether F5U257 Serial is in my computer?

On Linux, lsusb -d 050d:0257 shows the device if it is present. On Windows, open Device Manager, then Properties → Details → Hardware Ids; it appears as USB\VID_050D&PID_0257.

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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