CrossLink cable 2GB (wrong ID - swapped vendor and device)
USB ID 178e:0b05 · ASUSTek Computer, Inc. (wrong ID)
| Vendor | ASUSTek Computer, Inc. (wrong ID) |
|---|---|
| Vendor ID | 178e |
| Device ID | 0b05 |
| Windows hardware ID | USB\VID_178E&PID_0B05 |
| Linux modalias | usb:v178Ep0B05 |
| Linux driver | no driver with exact ID |
Frequently asked questions
Which device has USB ID 178e:0b05?
USB ID 178e:0b05 is “CrossLink cable 2GB (wrong ID - swapped vendor and device)” made by ASUSTek Computer, Inc. (wrong ID) (vendor ID 178e, device ID 0b05).
Which Linux driver supports CrossLink cable 2GB (wrong ID - swapped vendor and device)?
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 CrossLink cable 2GB (wrong ID - swapped vendor and device) is in my computer?
On Linux, lsusb -d 178e:0b05 shows the device if it is present. On Windows, open Device Manager, then Properties → Details → Hardware Ids; it appears as USB\VID_178E&PID_0B05.
How do I see which driver is currently in use?
lsusb -t prints the device tree with the bound driver (Driver=…) for each interface.