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The ZTE NMEA Device (COM14) driver helps Windows recognize the NMEA serial interface exposed by compatible ZTE USB hardware, allowing supported applications to communicate through a virtual COM port. You may need it if Device Manager shows an unrecognized ZTE interface, the port is missing, or software cannot access NMEA data from your device. The COM14 label identifies the assigned port number; Windows may assign a different number after installation or reconnection.
Key Features
- USB-to-serial communication: Enables compatible software to access the ZTE device’s NMEA interface through a Windows COM port.
- NMEA data access: Supports communication with applications that read NMEA messages, such as positioning software, when the connected hardware provides that functionality.
- Device recognition: Helps Windows identify the interface correctly rather than displaying an unknown device or a missing-driver warning.
- Legacy Windows support: Intended for compatible configurations running Windows 10, 8.1, 7, Vista, or XP. Check the individual package for supported versions and 32-bit or 64-bit requirements.
How to Install ZTE NMEA Device (COM14) Driver
- Check your device and system. Open Device Manager, locate the ZTE interface, and review its Hardware Ids under Properties > Details. Confirm your Windows version and system architecture before choosing a package.
- Select a matching download. Before starting a ZTE NMEA Device (COM14) driver download for Windows, verify that the package matches your hardware identifiers and operating system. Choose a trusted free download from the manufacturer or another verified source.
- Extract and install. If the package is compressed, extract it first. Run its installer if provided, or open Device Manager, right-click the interface, select Update driver, and browse to the extracted driver folder.
- Reconnect and verify. Follow any restart prompt, reconnect the USB device, and check Ports (COM & LPT) in Device Manager. Confirm that the NMEA interface appears without a warning icon.
- Configure your application. Select the COM port currently assigned to the device. If you are checking Windows 10/11 compatibility, note that Windows 11 support is not established by the operating-system list above; verify it separately before installing.
Keep the driver updated when a compatible release addresses connection problems or application requirements. The latest version is useful only if it supports your specific hardware and Windows edition, so review compatibility before each update and retain a working installer for recovery.
Driver Details
| Device | ZTE NMEA Device (COM14) |
|---|---|
| Vendor | Zte |
| Category | USB |
| Supported OS | Windows 10, 8.1, 7, Vista, XP |
| Published | November 1, 2026 |
| Updated | November 1, 2026 |