Qualcomm Gobi 2000 HS-USB NMEA 250F (COM5) Driver

The Qualcomm Gobi 2000 HS-USB NMEA 250F (COM5) driver helps Windows recognize the NMEA serial interface on a compatible Gobi 2000 mobile broadband module, allowing supported software to receive GPS positioning data. It is intended for users whose Qualcomm Atheros device appears as an unknown USB device, has a driver warning, or is not accessible to location-aware applications.

Key Features

• Enables communication with the module’s NMEA interface, which can provide GPS-related data to compatible navigation and positioning software when supported and enabled.
• Allows Windows to expose the interface as a serial COM port. Although this device name includes COM5, the assigned port number may vary between systems.
• Supports the USB interface used by the Gobi 2000 module; the NMEA driver is distinct from the components responsible for mobile broadband connectivity.
• Provides driver support for Windows 10, 8.1, 7, Vista, and XP through compatible packages. Check the individual package for operating-system and 32-bit or 64-bit requirements.

How to Install Qualcomm Gobi 2000 HS-USB NMEA 250F (COM5) Driver

1. Open Device Manager and locate the NMEA interface under Ports (COM & LPT), Other devices, or USB devices. Check its hardware IDs in Properties to confirm that the download matches your module.
2. Before choosing a Qualcomm Gobi 2000 HS-USB NMEA 250F (COM5) driver download for Windows, verify your Windows edition, system architecture, and computer model. Prefer a free download from your computer manufacturer or another trusted source.
3. Download and extract the compatible package. If it includes an installer, run it and follow the prompts. Otherwise, right-click the device in Device Manager, select Update driver, and browse to the extracted driver folder to install it.
4. Restart the computer if prompted, then return to Device Manager. Confirm that the NMEA interface appears without a warning icon and note its assigned COM port.
5. Select that COM port in your compatible GPS application. If no positioning data appears, check that the module’s GPS function is enabled and has suitable reception.

Keep the driver updated when your manufacturer provides a compatible release that addresses a problem or improves reliability. The latest version is useful only if it matches your hardware and operating system. For Windows 10/11 systems, verify support carefully: Windows 10 is listed here, but Windows 11 compatibility is not confirmed. Before an update, retain the working package or create a restore point so you can revert if necessary.