Fujitsu HS-USB NMEA 1318 (COM17) Driver

The Fujitsu HS-USB NMEA 1318 (COM17) driver enables Windows to communicate with the NMEA serial interface of compatible Fujitsu hardware using Qualcomm Atheros components. You may need it after reinstalling Windows, when the interface appears as an unrecognized device, or when positioning software cannot access its NMEA data.

Key Features

• USB interface recognition: Helps Windows identify the device and make its NMEA communication interface available to compatible applications.
• Serial-port access: Supports communication through a virtual COM port, allowing positioning software to receive NMEA messages when the hardware provides them.
• Legacy Windows support: Intended for Windows 10, 8.1, 7, Vista, and XP, provided you select a package matching your system and hardware.
• Application connectivity: Provides the driver layer needed between the USB device and software that reads positioning data. It does not replace a navigation application or guarantee satellite reception.

How to Install Fujitsu HS-USB NMEA 1318 (COM17) Driver

1. Check your Windows version and architecture. Confirm whether your installation is 32-bit or 64-bit. For Windows 10/11 systems, note that Windows 10 is listed as supported, while Windows 11 compatibility is not confirmed.
2. Verify the device. Open Device Manager and locate the NMEA interface under Ports (COM & LPT) or an unidentified-device entry. Compare its hardware IDs with those supported by the driver package.
3. Choose a matching package. Before starting your Fujitsu HS-USB NMEA 1318 (COM17) driver download for Windows, check compatibility and source reliability. A free download should still be checked for authenticity; prefer an official support source when available.
4. Install the driver. Extract the archive if needed, then run the supplied installer. Alternatively, use Device Manager’s driver installation or update option and browse to the extracted driver folder. Restart if prompted.
5. Confirm operation. Check that the device appears without a warning icon, then select its assigned COM port in your application. Although the device name includes COM17, Windows may assign a different port number.

Keep the driver updated when a compatible release addresses connection problems or improves system compatibility. Choose the latest version approved for your hardware and operating system rather than assuming a newer package is suitable. If an update causes problems, use Device Manager’s rollback option when available or reinstall the previously working package.