GlobeTrotter 3G datacard

USB ID 0af0:6000 · Option

VendorOption
Vendor ID0af0
Device ID6000
Windows hardware IDUSB\VID_0AF0&PID_6000
Linux modaliasusb:v0AF0p6000
Linux driveroption

Frequently asked questions

Which device has USB ID 0af0:6000?

USB ID 0af0:6000 is “GlobeTrotter 3G datacard” made by Option (vendor ID 0af0, device ID 6000).

Which Linux driver supports GlobeTrotter 3G datacard?

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

How do I check whether GlobeTrotter 3G datacard is in my computer?

On Linux, lsusb -d 0af0:6000 shows the device if it is present. On Windows, open Device Manager, then Properties → Details → Hardware Ids; it appears as USB\VID_0AF0&PID_6000.

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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