CHGPORT Windows command
The Windows chgport command is a command-line utility that allows users to change the port number settings for COM and LPT ports on a Windows computer. By using the chgport command, users can easily modify the configuration of these ports to suit their specific needs. This can be especially useful in situations where the default port settings are not ideal or compatible with the connected devices. The chgport command provides a simple and efficient way to manage port settings without the need for complex GUI tools.
CHGPORT Syntax:
Section titled “CHGPORT Syntax:”chgport [options] [parameters]Windows CHGPORT Options:
Section titled “Windows CHGPORT Options:”| Option | Description |
|---|---|
| /query | Display current port mappings |
| /delete | Delete a port mapping |
| /add | Add a port mapping |
CHGPORT Parameters:
Section titled “CHGPORT Parameters:”| Parameter | Description |
|---|---|
| port | Specifies the port number |
| target | Specifies the target IP address |
How to use CHGPORT command:
Section titled “How to use CHGPORT command:”Change the COM port for a device
Section titled “Change the COM port for a device”chgport COM1=COM3This command changes the COM port for a device from COM1 to COM3.
Display the current COM port mappings
Section titled “Display the current COM port mappings”chgportThis command displays the current COM port mappings on the system.
Add a new COM port mapping
Section titled “Add a new COM port mapping”chgport COM5=COM7This command adds a new COM port mapping, assigning COM7 to be the new port for device previously connected to COM5.
Remove a COM port mapping
Section titled “Remove a COM port mapping”chgport /delete COM2This command removes the COM port mapping for COM2, disconnecting any devices previously connected to this port.
Revert a COM port mapping
Section titled “Revert a COM port mapping”chgport /revert COM6This command reverts the changes made to the COM port mapping for COM6 to its default configuration.
Change the LPT port for a device
Section titled “Change the LPT port for a device”chgport LPT1=LPT2This command changes the LPT port for a device from LPT1 to LPT2.
Display the current LPT port mappings
Section titled “Display the current LPT port mappings”chgport /lptThis command displays the current LPT port mappings on the system.
Disable a specific port mapping
Section titled “Disable a specific port mapping”chgport /delete LPT2This command disables the LPT2 port mapping, preventing any devices from using this port.
How do I use chgport in CMD?
Section titled “How do I use chgport in CMD?”To use the chgport command in CMD, execute the following command:
chgport --option <value>What is the purpose of the chgport command in Windows CMD?
Section titled “What is the purpose of the chgport command in Windows CMD?”The chgport command is used to change the COM port parameters for a specific serial port in Windows.
chgport COM1 /baudrate 9600How can I list all the available options for the chgport command?
Section titled “How can I list all the available options for the chgport command?”You can view all the available options for the chgport command by using the /? flag.
chgport /?How do I change the baud rate of a specific COM port using chgport?
Section titled “How do I change the baud rate of a specific COM port using chgport?”To change the baud rate of a specific COM port, you can use the following syntax:
chgport COM2 /baudrate 115200Can I disable a COM port with the chgport command?
Section titled “Can I disable a COM port with the chgport command?”Yes, you can disable a COM port using the chgport command by setting the baud rate to 0.
chgport COM3 /baudrate 0How do I reset the settings of a COM port to default using chgport?
Section titled “How do I reset the settings of a COM port to default using chgport?”To reset the settings of a COM port to default, you can specify the default settings for all parameters.
chgport COM4 /baudrate 9600 /bytesize 8 /parity N /stopbits 1Is it possible to change multiple parameters of a COM port at once with chgport?
Section titled “Is it possible to change multiple parameters of a COM port at once with chgport?”Yes, you can change multiple parameters of a COM port simultaneously by specifying all the desired parameters.
chgport COM5 /baudrate 57600 /bytesize 7 /parity E /stopbits 2How can I confirm that the changes made with the chgport command are applied?
Section titled “How can I confirm that the changes made with the chgport command are applied?”You can verify that the changes made with the chgport command are applied by checking the properties of the respective COM port in Device Manager.
chgport COM1 /baudrate 4800What should I do if I encounter errors while using the chgport command?
Section titled “What should I do if I encounter errors while using the chgport command?”If you encounter errors while using the chgport command, ensure that you have administrative privileges and that the port you are trying to modify is not in use by another application.
chgport COM3 /baudrate 2400 /bytesize 7Applications of the CHGPORT Command
Section titled “Applications of the CHGPORT Command”- Change the COM port or LPT port number mappings for devices.