Gobi 2000 HS-USB NMEA 8110 (COM12) Driver

The Gobi 2000 HS-USB NMEA 8110 (COM12) driver helps Windows recognize the USB-connected NMEA serial interface on compatible Qualcomm Atheros Gobi 2000 mobile broadband hardware. This interface carries GPS positioning data for compatible applications, making the driver useful if the device appears as unknown in Device Manager or your location software cannot access its serial port.

Key Features

• NMEA interface support: Enables compatible GPS and mapping software to communicate with the device’s positioning-data interface.
• Virtual COM port access: Exposes the interface as a Windows serial port, shown here as COM12. The assigned port number may differ between computers.
• USB device recognition: Helps Windows identify the interface correctly rather than leaving it listed as an unrecognized USB device.
• Legacy Windows compatibility: Intended for supported configurations running Windows 10, 8.1, 7, Vista, or XP, subject to the individual driver package’s requirements.

How to Install Gobi 2000 HS-USB NMEA 8110 (COM12) Driver

1. Check your system and hardware. Open Device Manager and locate the NMEA interface under Ports (COM & LPT) or Other devices. Check its hardware IDs and confirm whether Windows is 32-bit or 64-bit before choosing a package.
2. Select a compatible download. When choosing a Gobi 2000 HS-USB NMEA 8110 (COM12) driver download for Windows, match the package to your computer model, operating system, and hardware IDs. Prefer a trusted manufacturer source offering a free download.
3. Extract and install the package. If an installer is included, follow its prompts. Otherwise, extract the files, right-click the device in Device Manager, select Update driver, and browse to the extracted driver folder.
4. Restart if prompted. After installation, check Device Manager for warning icons and note the assigned COM port. This NMEA driver alone may not provide every component needed for mobile broadband or GPS operation.
5. Test your application. Select the assigned port in compatible location software. For Windows 10/11 systems, verify support carefully: Windows 10 is listed for this device, but Windows 11 compatibility is not confirmed.

Keep the driver updated when a compatible release addresses a problem or improves support for your system. Before you update, compare the installed driver with the latest version available for your exact hardware; a newer package is not automatically a better match for older Gobi devices.