Only works with -R (reset). I think what needs to be added is: usb-modeswitch-data/usb_modeswitch.d/2357:0600 # TP-Link UE300 TargetVendor=0x2357 TargetProduct=0x0601 ResetUSB=1 Probably also this to 40-usb_modeswitch.rules (though I see it's only for backward compatibility) # TP-Link UE300 ATTR{idV...