How do I get my COM port number (Windows)?

When you connect the serial cable of your AIS receiver to a USB port (with a Serial-to-USB-Converter), the Windows Operating System will create a virtual COM Port. The number of this COM Port is needed for the configuration of several AIS related programs.

Follow the instructions to get your COM port number:

1. Open Device Manager (Start → Control Panel → Hardware and Sound → Device Manager)
2. Look in the Device Manager list, open the category "Ports" and find the matching COM Port.
3. Take the number in the bracket behind the port description.