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The ZTE Mobile Broadband NMEA Port (COM4) driver helps Windows recognize the NMEA serial interface exposed by a compatible ZTE USB mobile broadband device. This interface can carry positioning-related messages for compatible navigation or diagnostic software when the device supports that functionality. You may need the driver if the port appears as an unknown device, shows a warning in Device Manager, or cannot be accessed by your application.
Key Features
- USB interface recognition: Enables Windows to identify the ZTE mobile broadband device’s NMEA port as a serial connection.
- NMEA data access: Allows compatible applications to read NMEA messages when supported by the modem’s hardware and firmware.
- COM port configuration: Makes the interface available through Device Manager, where you can check its assigned port number and driver status. Although the device name includes COM4, Windows may assign a different number.
- Legacy Windows support: Listed operating systems include Windows 10, 8.1, 7, Vista, and XP. Verify that the selected package matches your Windows edition and 32-bit or 64-bit architecture.
How to Install ZTE Mobile Broadband NMEA Port (COM4) Driver
- Identify your hardware and Windows version. Check the modem’s model and, if necessary, its hardware IDs in Device Manager. For Windows 10/11 systems, note that Windows 11 is not included in the listed supported operating systems; confirm compatibility before proceeding.
- Choose a matching package. Before starting your ZTE Mobile Broadband NMEA Port (COM4) driver download for Windows, verify the supported models and operating systems. Prefer a trusted free download from ZTE or your device supplier.
- Prepare the driver files. Extract the downloaded archive if required, then follow any included instructions about connecting or disconnecting the USB device.
- Install the driver. Run the supplied installer, or open Device Manager, right-click the unrecognized or affected interface, select Update driver, and browse to the extracted driver folder.
- Check the connection. Restart Windows if prompted. Confirm that the NMEA port appears without a warning icon, then select its assigned COM port in your compatible application.
Keep the driver updated when a compatible release addresses recognition, stability, or application-access problems. Check for the latest version approved for your specific ZTE device rather than assuming a newer package supports every modem. If an update causes issues, use Device Manager’s rollback option when available.
Driver Details
| Device | ZTE Mobile Broadband NMEA Port (COM4) |
|---|---|
| Vendor | Zte |
| Category | USB |
| Supported OS | Windows 10, 8.1, 7, Vista, XP |
| Published | November 1, 2026 |
| Updated | November 1, 2026 |