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Determine a Reader's COM Port Number

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Article Number 000032026
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Article Link https://activenetwork.my.site.com/ipico/articles/en_US/Article/Determine-Com-Port

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Below are instructions to determine the COM Port number a reader is using when connected to a computer via a USB A - B cable.
  1. Click Windows' Start icon User-added image
  2. Type 'Device Manager' (without quotes), and press Enter
  3. Click arrow beside Ports (COM & LPT)
  4. Make note of COM Port number
    • Note: Will most likely be listed as Silicon Labs. 
    • Note: Number after COM is the COM Port number
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