Changing Baud Rates for COM ports in DOS

[KingofSnake]

How would you change the baud rates for the com ports in dos? I've found this command, called MODE, that will do this for you, but according to the EasyDos Index, it will only go up to 9600. Isn't there any way to increase it to something higher? Or is there a small utility I can download and put it on the DOS machine to change the baud rate for me?

Thanks.
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[brendanhedges]

I maybe wrong but i think that 9600 is 'maxxeed out'

and therefore any higher wouldn't benifit you.

try

http://www.overclockers.com

for other advise. this forum is frequented by some very helpfull people.

good luck

 

[KingofSnake]

OK, I'll try that.
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[Repairs]

This is from:

http://www.computerhope.com/index.htm

(How old is your machine? DOS and Old Systems do have limitations.)

"MODE" COMMAND INFORMATION

Configures system devices.

Mode status is used to view and or modify a port or display setting.


Printer port: MODE LPTn[:] [COLS=c] [LINES=l] [RETRY=r]
Serial port: MODE COMm[:] [BAUD=b] [PARITY=p] [DATA=d] [STOP=s] [RETRY=r]

Device Status: MODE [device] [/STATUS]
Redirect printing: MODE LPTn[:]=COMm[:]
Prepare code page: MODE device CP PREPARE=((yyy[...]) [drive:][path]filename)
Select code page: MODE device CP SELECT=yyy
Refresh code page: MODE device CP REFRESH
Code page status: MODE device CP [/STATUS]
Display mode: MODE [display-adapter][,n]
MODE CON[:] [COLS=c] [LINES=n]
Typematic rate: MODE CON[:] [RATE=r DELAY=d]

EXAMPLE (4 You)

MODE COM1:9600,N,8,1,P - The following command would set Communications port COM1 to 9600 Baud, with no parity, 8 databits, 1 Stop Bit, and with XON/XOFF (These are the default settings).



For those who are using Windows 95, Windows 98, or Windows NT it is recommend not to configure your communication port this way and instead configure it the appropriate way depending upon the Operating System


Regards,

~RMSI~WORM3

 

[KingofSnake]

Repairs, I know about the MODE command, but I need somethign that can increase the baud rate over 9600.

I checked up on overclockers, and they don't seem to know any such program. Oh well. In case anyone knows, please post.
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