USB serial ports - Page 1
Forum section: electronics / general

author: Unknown
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: May 23, 2013, 06:31:12 pm
content: Hi Group,Is it possible to assign ports on the computer, I've just installed uni T 61 e software to my computer, the computer has assigned it to port 9, the software only goes to port 4, is there anyway of making it work, so far it's bloody confusing me.

author: Len
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: May 23, 2013, 06:46:33 pm
content: Since you didn't say what operating system your computer is running, the only possible answer is "Maybe."

author: Rick Law
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: May 23, 2013, 07:02:03 pm
content: Quote from: Telequipment on May 23, 2013, 06:31:12 pmYou need to tell us what kind of OS you are running. I assume you are running Windows since the UT61E's software is Windows, but which version? Windows 8? 7? XP?Generic answer is, go to device manager, look for the COM port section and look for the entry corresponding to yours and click to go into it. Within properties, (under Advanced, I think), there should be a drop down box or choice of some sort to change the COM port assignment. Depending on what USB-RS232 converter you are using, that page may differ.Make sure you are not already using the COM port during re-assignment. Best bet is to reboot after finish re-assigning so on next reboot it is on that port for sure.Good luckRick

author: SeanB
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: May 23, 2013, 07:05:24 pm
content: If there are existing ports then disable them and reassign. You might have to go into the BIOS and disable them there as well.

author: Unknown
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: May 23, 2013, 07:11:10 pm
content: Quote from: Rick Law on May 23, 2013, 07:02:03 pmSorry , it's windows 7

author: Neilm
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: May 23, 2013, 07:18:47 pm
content: Control panel, system, device manager. Select the com port, look in port settings and I think it is under the Advanced button.Neil

author: Unknown
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: May 23, 2013, 07:21:44 pm
content: Quote from: Neilm on May 23, 2013, 07:18:47 pmThanks Neil I'll take a look if not happy I'll take it down the computer shop with meter let them sort it out, yep I'm chicken, when it comes to computers cluck cluck

author: mariush
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: May 23, 2013, 08:54:45 pm
content: Start > Computer (right click on it) > Manage > Device Manager > Ports (COM & LPT)orStart > Control Panel > Device Manager > Ports (COM & LPT)Right click on your usb adapter , Properties > Port Settings > Advanced > COM Port Number : should be at the bottom of that window. Change, click OK everywhere until you exit all opened windows.

author: Unknown
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: May 24, 2013, 07:36:14 am
content: Decided far to complicated for me, never seen so many files , taking it along with meter to Computer stop, let them do it.

author: PA0PBZ
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: May 24, 2013, 09:24:12 am
content: I can do it for you remotely in less than 5 minutes, but I can understand if that makes you feel uncomfortable too.

author: David_AVD
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: May 24, 2013, 09:44:21 am
content: It really is simple to change. There's no files to look at or wade through. Just a few clicks in the device manager.