Thinkpad LAN

USB ID 17ef:7205 · Lenovo

VendorLenovo
Vendor ID17ef
Device ID7205
Windows hardware IDUSB\VID_17EF&PID_7205
Linux modaliasusb:v17EFp7205
Linux driverr8152

Frequently asked questions

Which device has USB ID 17ef:7205?

USB ID 17ef:7205 is “Thinkpad LAN” made by Lenovo (vendor ID 17ef, device ID 7205).

Which Linux driver supports Thinkpad LAN?

In Linux kernel 6.12 the device is bound to the driver r8152 (source under drivers/net/usb). The driver is normally loaded automatically when the device is detected.

How do I check whether Thinkpad LAN is in my computer?

On Linux, lsusb -d 17ef:7205 shows the device if it is present. On Windows, open Device Manager, then Properties → Details → Hardware Ids; it appears as USB\VID_17EF&PID_7205.

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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