Toshiba Tecra 8200 User Guide - Page 143
Determining the COM port, Windows 98 Second Edition opens the Control Panel.
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143 Exploring Your Options Exchanging data with another computer Determining the COM port Your modem is connected to one of the computer's COM (communications) ports. The default setting for the modem is COM2. The following procedure is intended to support you if you need to either upgrade your modem or reset the port to the default settings. DEFINITION: Although the terms are often used interchangeably, the serial port and COM port are really two different things. The serial port is the physical port on the back of the computer. The COM port is a unique identifier the computer uses to communicate with the serial port or other serial devices. If you're having trouble connecting through the modem, you may need to determine the current COM port name and possibly change it. To find out which port your modem is connected to in Windows 98 Second Edition: 1 Click Start, point to Settings, and click Control Panel. Windows 98 Second Edition opens the Control Panel. 2 Double-click Modems. Windows 98 Second Edition displays the Modem Properties dialog box. 3 Click the Diagnostics tab. Your modem should be listed next to one of the computer's COM ports. 4 Make a note of the COM port number. 5 To verify that the modem is set up properly, click the port to which your modem is connected and then click More Info to run the Windows 98 Second Edition Modem Diagnostics.