Qualcomm HS-USB NMEA 9001 (COM26) Driver

The Qualcomm HS-USB NMEA 9001 (COM26) driver allows Windows to communicate with the NMEA serial interface exposed by a compatible Qualcomm-based USB device. Listed under Qualcomm Atheros in the USB category, this interface typically carries GPS/GNSS positioning messages for navigation or location-aware software. You may need the driver if the interface appears as an unknown device, shows a warning in Device Manager, or is unavailable to your positioning application.

Key Features

• USB-to-serial communication: Enables compatible software to access the device’s NMEA interface through a Windows COM port.
• Positioning data access: Supports communication with applications that read NMEA messages, provided the connected hardware supports and enables that output.
• Windows compatibility: Driver packages may support Windows 10, 8.1, 7, Vista, and XP; select the package matching your operating system and architecture.
• Device recognition: Helps Windows identify the interface correctly so you can select its assigned port in compatible software. COM26 is a port assignment, not a separate hardware model, and may change after reconnection.

How to Install Qualcomm HS-USB NMEA 9001 (COM26) Driver

1. Check the device details. Open Device Manager, locate the Qualcomm interface, and review its hardware IDs under Properties > Details. Confirm your Windows version and whether it is 32-bit or 64-bit.
2. Choose a compatible package. Before starting a Qualcomm HS-USB NMEA 9001 (COM26) driver download for Windows, match the package to your device’s hardware IDs and OS. Choose a trusted free download from the device manufacturer or another verified source.
3. Install the driver. Extract the downloaded archive if necessary. Run its installer, or right-click the interface in Device Manager, choose Update driver, and browse to the extracted driver folder.
4. Reconnect and verify. Restart Windows if prompted, then reconnect the device. Check that its interface appears without a warning icon and note the assigned COM port.
5. Configure your application. Select that port in your NMEA-compatible software. For Windows 10/11 systems, verify compatibility explicitly: Windows 10 is listed here, but Windows 11 support is not confirmed.

Keep the driver updated when the device manufacturer provides a compatible release that addresses your needs. The latest version is not always suitable for older Windows editions, so check support notes before you update and retain a working package in case you need to roll back.