Post by b.mc6Hello George,
Yes I also did a lot of reading and already read some of the links
you sent.
Post by b.mc6I however did have success with using windows with my docking
station, if you read the linux mint forum link that I added in my
original mail I think it is mentioned somewhere-
Post by b.mc6https://forums.linuxmint.com/viewtopic.php?t=411140
When using windows with this dock it was like a different world,
everything worked very well.
Post by b.mc6I will continue to use the dock because laptops now are being built
with less and less ports (to me this is annoying) and this gives me no
choice.
 I recently saw a laptop with no monitor outputs, and also no network
ports (not that this is unusual today), I was amazed. It did have a
USB-C port.
Post by b.mc6Hopefully linux developers will realise that the docking stations
are becoming more integral for laptop users and adjust the software
accordingly.
Post by b.mc6Here is another on person on ArchLinux with the issue so I am not
sure if it is just a debian issue?-
Post by b.mc6https://bbs.archlinux.org/viewtopic.php?id=255182
I suspect the issue is with the Linux Kernel and Docking Station
driver, so hopefully someone can explain where and how to report the
issue.
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Post by George at ClugPost by b.mc6I have an issue to report but don't know how to go about it.
Here is the issue-
Post by b.mc6Post by George at ClugPost by b.mc6Hello,
There seems to be some issues with the 'ThinkPad USB-C Dock Gen
2' and some operating systems that are based on Debian. I am not sure
if this is the correct place to let a developer know but I have tried
using the 'ThinkPad USB-C Dock Gen 2' with both Linux Mint and MXLinux
and had the same issues with both. As they are both based on Debian I
thought the issue should be raised here. Issues are-
Post by b.mc6Post by George at ClugPost by b.mc6- Ethernet connection through the dock runs slow and then turns
on and off.
Post by b.mc6Post by George at ClugPost by b.mc6- Hdmi connection through the dock gives colour issues on
screen, everything is darker than normal.
Post by b.mc6Post by George at ClugPost by b.mc6There is more details about the issue on the linux mint forum
here-
Post by b.mc6Post by George at ClugPost by b.mc6https://forums.linuxmint.com/viewtopic.php?t=411140
but there is no real solution.
I believed in time the issue might be solved with kernal updates
but the dock remains broken for some Linux users.Thanks.
Post by b.mc6Post by George at ClugHi there.
Apologies for replying with out any useful information.
In the work place I had used docking stations for dual monitors,
networks, to virtual desktops, and they seemed to work great.
Post by b.mc6Post by George at ClugSo at home I tried to use a StarTech USB-C docking station with my
Debian laptop. I had stability (connection like) issues where the
network would not remain connected, cutting in and out. I think there
were monitor issues too. I tested the docking station on a Windows 11
PC of similar brand and model, same issues kept happening. I concluded
that the pain was not worth it, and stopped using docking stations. If
I had more money, I would try other brands, but doubting whether I
would get success, I decided not to pursue the issue further.
Post by b.mc6Post by George at ClugI would be curious how many people in this email list are using
docking stations with 100% reliability and success (and then what
brand these the working ones are)?
Post by b.mc6Post by George at ClugI hope you get to find a working solution.
After researching the 'ThinkPad USB-C Dock Gen 2' online, I see
that other people also report issues. Since the number of reports I
found were few, I guess other people have success with the device?
https://forums.lenovo.com/t5/ThinkPad-T400-T500-and-newer-T-series-Laptops/Ethernet-keeps-disconnecting-ThinkPad-USB-C-Dock-Gen-2-Type-40AS-T14-Gen-1/m-p/5149453
Post by b.mc6Post by George at ClugEthernet keeps disconnecting - ThinkPad USB-C Dock Gen 2 - Type
40AS & T14 Gen 1
https://forums.lenovo.com/t5/ThinkBook-Laptops/ThinkPad-USB-C-Dock-Gen2-No-Video-Output/m-p/5161102
https://arstechnica.com/civis/threads/why-wont-this-usb-c-dock-work-with-my-home-pc.1489913/
https://support.lenovo.com/au/en/solutions/ht510459-dock-guidelines-and-troubleshooting
Post by b.mc6Post by George at ClugAll the best with finding a resolution,
George.