Assuming you have downloaded the driver or have the device in hand, follow this exact sequence:
If you only want the network adapter driver and do not want the "Mobile Partner" dial-up software, you need the USB NDIS driver.
Modern versions of Windows usually auto-detect the E5372s using built-in drivers, but manual installation is often required for full functionality. Here is the definitive process for installing the Driver Modem Huawei E5372s manually via Device Manager. Driver Modem Huawei E5372s
Step 1: Prepare the device. Turn on the Huawei E5372s. Ensure it has a SIM card inserted and has a 4G signal. Plug it into the computer via a high-quality USB data cable (not just a charging cable).
Step 2: Locate the hardware. Right-click the Start button and select Device Manager. Look under "Other devices" or "Portable Devices." You will likely see "Huawei Mobile Broadband" with a yellow exclamation mark, or "Unknown Device." Assuming you have downloaded the driver or have
Step 3: Update the driver.
Step 4: Point to the driver.
Navigate to the folder where you extracted the Huawei drivers (commonly C:\Program Files\Huawei\Mobile Partner\Drivers). Look for an .inf file (e.g., hw_quectel.inf or ndis5.inf). Step 4: Point to the driver
Step 5: Finalize. Select "Huawei Mobile Connect - Network Adapter" or "Huawei NDIS Network Adapter." Click OK. Windows will install the driver. After completion, a new "Local Area Connection" will appear in your Network Connections.
No official standalone driver for E5372s exists on Huawei’s global site (only firmware). But Windows 10/11 usually installs RNDIS drivers automatically.
If automatic install fails:
Recommended: Download Huawei Mobile Partner (v23 or v24) – it includes drivers.