The primary reason users still install v2.6 on Windows 10 is the Input/Output Splitter.
Having tested GPSGate 26 across six months on a Dell Latitude running Windows 10 Pro (22H2), here is the verdict. franson gpsgate 26 windows 10 top
The only downside: GPSGate 26 is not free. After a 14-day trial, a license costs approximately €49. However, for professionals who need to feed one GPS to multiple Windows 10 apps, there is no competitor. (Free alternatives like XPort or Virtual Serial Port Emulator lack the filtering and logging depth). The primary reason users still install v2
When Windows 10 Defender SmartScreen or the "Windows Security" dialog appears asking "Do you want to install this device software?" click Install. GPSGate 26 drivers are digitally signed by Franson Technology AB. The only downside: GPSGate 26 is not free
If you struggle with the old version, consider these modern replacements:
| Software | Key Features | |----------|---------------| | GPSGate (modern version 10+) | Native Windows 10/11 support, stable virtual ports | | Xport (free) | Simple GPS port splitter | | Centrafuse GPS Splitter | Lightweight, good for single-to-multi app | | Virtual Serial Port Emulator | More generic, but configurable |