Instrument-to-computer connections
We support the following direct, networked (LAN– local area network), or Cloud
configurations. Configurations other than those listed are not recommended. Select a
configuration that meets the needs of your laboratory's instrument, software, and
workflow requirements.
IMPORTANT!
Do not connect both an Ethernet cable and the Wi-Fi module
(Cat. No. A26774) to the instrument. Configuring the instrument for both wired and
wireless connection can interfere with instrument operation.
Note:
For detailed information about networking your instrument, see the
QuantStudio
™
3 and 5 Real-Time PCR Systems IT Checklist (Pub. No. MAN0013738).
Direct configuration option
• A computer provided by Thermo Fisher Scientific with the QuantStudio
™
Design and Analysis desktop Software
• Computer
‑
to
‑
instrument connection:
– Direct, wired connection between the computer and the instrument
using an Ethernet cable
IMPORTANT!
A direct instrument
‑
to
‑
computer connection
cannot be combined
with the LAN or the Cloud configurations.
Networked configuration option
• A computer provided by Thermo Fisher Scientific with the QuantStudio
™
Design and Analysis desktop Software
• The computer and instrument must be on the same subnet mask.
• Computer
‑
to
‑
LAN connection
(select an option):
– Wired connection to the network using an Ethernet cable –
or –
– Wireless connection to the network
LAN
LAN
• Instrument
‑
to
‑
LAN connection
(select an option):
– Wired connection to the network using an Ethernet cable –
or –
– Wireless connection to the network using the instrument Wi
‑
Fi module
Thermo Fisher Cloud configuration option
• Internet access and a computer with the Chrome
™
web browser to access the Cloud
• Computer
‑
to
‑
Cloud connection
(select an option):
– Wired connection to the internet using an Ethernet cable –
or –
– Wireless connection to the internet
LAN
• Instrument
‑
to
‑
Cloud connection
(select an option):
– Wired connection to the network using an Ethernet cable –
or –
– Wireless connection to the network using the instrument Wi
‑
Fi module
Supported options
for instrument
and computer
connections
Instrument-to-computer connections
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