How can I change my device’s COM port?

    1. Click on Start and navigate to the Control Panel
    2. Locate and click on Device Manager
    3. Under “Ports (COM & LPT)” you will find your serial device titled “USB Serial Port” along with its current COM Port.
    4. Right click on “USB Serial Port” and click on Properties.
    5. Navigate to the “Port Settings” tab and click on “Advanced…”
    6. Once there, the “COM Port Number:” can be changed with a dropdown menu to select the port number.
    7. Click your desired port number (i.e. COM2) and click “OK”.
    8. Click “OK” once more.
    9. Your serial device is now assigned to your chosen COM Port.

 

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