AX88179 Gigabit Ethernet [ThinkPad OneLink GigaLAN]
USB ID 17ef:304b · Lenovo
| Vendor | Lenovo |
|---|---|
| Vendor ID | 17ef |
| Device ID | 304b |
| Windows hardware ID | USB\VID_17EF&PID_304B |
| Linux modalias | usb:v17EFp304B |
| Linux driver | ax88179_178a |
Frequently asked questions
Which device has USB ID 17ef:304b?
USB ID 17ef:304b is “AX88179 Gigabit Ethernet [ThinkPad OneLink GigaLAN]” made by Lenovo (vendor ID 17ef, device ID 304b).
Which Linux driver supports AX88179 Gigabit Ethernet [ThinkPad OneLink GigaLAN]?
In Linux kernel 6.12 the device is bound to the driver ax88179_178a (source under drivers/net/usb). The driver is normally loaded automatically when the device is detected.
How do I check whether AX88179 Gigabit Ethernet [ThinkPad OneLink GigaLAN] is in my computer?
On Linux, lsusb -d 17ef:304b shows the device if it is present. On Windows, open Device Manager, then Properties → Details → Hardware Ids; it appears as USB\VID_17EF&PID_304B.
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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