Specifications
Modules
GPS Module 6 - 23
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Configuring the COM Port for the GPS Module
You need to make sure that the COM port for the GPS module is set to COM 3 at a
4800 baud rate. To do this follow the instructions below:
1. Click
Start
(menu), point to
Settings
and click
Control Panel
(or click
Control Panel
).
2. Double-click Device Manager (icon); Device Manager (icon) is in Hardware and
Sound (category).
3. Click “+” next to Ports (COM & LPT) if its sub-items are not shown.
4. Double-click Communications Port (COM3).
5. Click Port Settings (tab) and make sure that the Bits per second rate is set to
4800 baud.
6. Click OK and close the Device Manager.
Figure 6 - 16
COM3 Port Settings
for the GPS Module