Fujitsu HS-USB NMEA 1318 (COM18) Driver

The Fujitsu HS-USB NMEA 1318 (COM18) driver helps Windows communicate with the NMEA serial interface of compatible Fujitsu mobile broadband hardware using Qualcomm Atheros technology. You may need it if Device Manager shows an unrecognized USB interface, or if location software cannot access the hardware’s positioning data through its assigned COM port.

Key Features

• USB interface recognition: Helps Windows identify the Fujitsu HS-USB NMEA interface as part of the compatible device’s driver package.
• Serial communication support: Allows compatible applications to access NMEA positioning messages when the hardware and its location functionality are enabled.
• COM port access: Provides the communication interface used by location-aware software. COM18 is the current port assignment; Windows may assign a different number after installation.
• Legacy Windows support: Intended for supported configurations running Windows 10, 8.1, 7, Vista, or XP. Choose a package that matches your computer model, operating system, and 32-bit or 64-bit architecture.

How to Install Fujitsu HS-USB NMEA 1318 (COM18) Driver

1. Check the device details. Open Device Manager and locate the NMEA interface, which may appear under Ports (COM & LPT) or Other devices. Review its hardware IDs under Properties > Details to confirm the package matches your hardware.
2. Choose a compatible package. Before starting your Fujitsu HS-USB NMEA 1318 (COM18) driver download for Windows, verify the supported operating system and architecture. Prefer an official manufacturer source when available, and confirm that any free download is the correct driver rather than an unrelated utility.
3. Extract and install. Unzip the downloaded archive if necessary. Run the supplied installer, or select Update driver in Device Manager and browse to the extracted driver folder.
4. Restart and verify. Restart Windows if prompted, then check that the interface appears without a warning symbol. Note its assigned COM port and select that port in your compatible application.
5. Check compatibility if installation fails. Reconfirm the hardware IDs and package requirements. For Windows 10/11 systems, do not assume a Windows 10 package supports Windows 11; Windows 11 is not included in the listed supported operating systems.

Keep the driver updated when a compatible release addresses a problem or improves support for your configuration. Check for the latest version approved for your hardware before you update, and retain a working package in case you need to roll back.