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usbreset

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SYNOPSIS
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RETURN VALUE
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NAME

usbreset - send a USB port reset to a USB device

SYNOPSIS

usbreset [ device ]

DESCRIPTION

usbreset is a utility that performs resets on USB devices. It is particularly useful for situations where a USB device is unresponsive or exhibits erratic behavior. The USB device to be reset can be specified in one of three formats:
VVVV:PPPP

Reset by vendor and product IDs

BBB/DDD

Reset by bus and device number

Product

Reset by product name

When run without any arguments, usbreset provides usage information and a list of connected USB devices, including their vendor and product IDs, bus and device numbers, and product names.

RETURN VALUE

If the specified device is not found, a non-zero exit code is returned.

EXAMPLES

Reset device with vendor ID 1234 and product ID 5678:

usbreset 1234:5678

Reset device 002 on bus 001:

usbreset 001:002

Reset device named USB2.0 Hub:

usbreset "USB2.0 Hub"

AUTHOR

Alan Stern <stern@rowland.harvard.edu>