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However, if you have never set it up, you probably need to add your linux user to the
grant right access to the serial port resources. To do so, just open a terminal and execute the following
command:
sudo gpasswd -a <user_name> dialout
where you need to replace the

NOTE:
Note: don't forget to logout or reboot.
Microsoft Windows
Install the driver for your operating system version to allow the serial port access through something like
.
`COM7`

WARNING:
Be aware that we support only serial port names between
Each time you connect a new device to your PC (or even a device to a new PC), you should
check whether it has been set in the proper port range or not.
To change the serial port number:
1. go under
2. explore the
and select
3. from there, select the
4. lastly, choose from the drop-down menu a
`COM9`
8.1.3 API installation requirements
Before using the qbAPI on your system, if not already installed it is good use to install a c++ compiler.
Below here are listed all the necessary instructions for each operative system.
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<user_name>
"Control Panel > Hardware and Sound > Device Manager"
"Ports (COM & LPT)"
;
"Proprieties"
"Port Settings"
and click on .
"OK"
with your current linux username.
`COM1`
branch, right-click on the displayed
tab and click on the
number between
`COM`
dialout
and .
`COM9`
;
port
`COM`
button
"Advanced"
and
`COM1`
group to
;