Novatel Wireless Expedite EV-DO GPS Port (COM16) Driver

The Novatel Wireless Expedite EV-DO GPS Port (COM16) driver helps Windows recognize and communicate with the GPS-related serial interface on compatible Novatel Wireless mobile broadband hardware. It is intended for users setting up an Expedite module, restoring a missing GPS port, or troubleshooting software that cannot access the device’s positioning interface.

Although listed in the Network category, this device entry refers to the GPS port rather than the entire mobile broadband connection. COM16 is the port assignment shown on this system; Windows may assign a different COM number after installation or a hardware change.

Key Features

• GPS interface recognition: Enables compatible Windows systems to identify the module’s GPS-related port instead of leaving it listed as an unknown device.
• Serial communication support: Provides an interface that compatible positioning or diagnostic applications can use, depending on the module’s capabilities and configuration.
• Legacy Windows compatibility: Intended for supported configurations running Windows 10, 8.1, 7, Vista, or XP. Check the individual package’s operating system and architecture requirements before installing.
• Device troubleshooting: Installing the correct package may resolve driver-related Device Manager warnings or restore access after a Windows reinstall.

How to Install Novatel Wireless Expedite EV-DO GPS Port (COM16) Driver

1. Open Device Manager and locate the Novatel device under Ports (COM & LPT), Network adapters, or Other devices. Check its hardware IDs and confirm your Windows version and whether it is 32-bit or 64-bit.
2. Choose a Novatel Wireless Expedite EV-DO GPS Port (COM16) driver download for Windows that matches your module and system. Prefer a trusted manufacturer or computer-vendor source, and verify compatibility before selecting a free download.
3. Extract the downloaded archive if necessary. Run the included installer, or open the device’s Properties in Device Manager and select Update driver to browse to the extracted driver folder.
4. Follow the installation prompts, then restart Windows if requested. Avoid forcing an incompatible package to install.
5. Return to Device Manager and confirm that the GPS port appears without a warning icon. Select the assigned COM port in your compatible GPS application if required.

Keep the driver updated when a compatible release addresses an issue affecting your hardware. The latest version should match your specific Expedite module, not merely have a newer version number. For Windows 10/11 searches, note that Windows 11 is not included in this device’s stated supported OS list; verify vendor support before attempting an update.