ALCATEL HS-USB NMEA 9017 (COM9) Driver

The ALCATEL HS-USB NMEA 9017 (COM9) driver helps Windows communicate with the NMEA serial interface exposed by a compatible Alcatel USB device. Associated with Qualcomm Atheros hardware, this interface can carry GPS-related NMEA data when supported by the device and its firmware. You may need this driver if the interface appears as an unknown device, shows a warning in Device Manager, or cannot be accessed by compatible navigation or diagnostic software.

Key Features

• USB serial interface support: Allows Windows to recognize the device’s NMEA interface and make it available to applications through a COM port.
• NMEA data access: Supports communication with software that reads positioning data, provided the connected hardware offers and enables that function.
• Legacy Windows coverage: Listed operating systems include Windows 10, 8.1, 7, Vista, and XP. Individual packages may support only certain releases or architectures.
• Device identification: Helps associate the appropriate driver with the USB interface. Although the device name includes COM9, Windows may assign a different port number after installation.

How to Install ALCATEL HS-USB NMEA 9017 (COM9) Driver

1. Check your device and Windows version. Open Device Manager, locate the NMEA interface or unrecognized USB device, and review its Hardware IDs under Properties > Details. Confirm whether your system uses 32-bit or 64-bit Windows.
2. Select a compatible package. Before starting an ALCATEL HS-USB NMEA 9017 (COM9) driver download for Windows, verify that the package matches your hardware ID and operating system. Choose the latest version that explicitly supports your configuration. For Windows 10/11 systems, note that Windows 11 support is not confirmed by the listed compatibility information.
3. Download and extract the files. If choosing a free download, use a trusted source and check any available publisher or digital-signature information. Extract compressed files before proceeding.
4. Install the driver. Run the supplied installer, if included. Otherwise, right-click the device in Device Manager, select Update driver, and browse to the extracted driver folder.
5. Verify the connection. Restart if prompted, reconnect the device, and check for warnings in Device Manager. Configure your application to use the assigned COM port.

Keep the driver updated when a compatible release addresses connection problems or operating-system changes. Before you update a working installation, retain the previous package so you can restore it if needed. A newer driver does not automatically add GPS capability or support for an unlisted Windows version.