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2017-07 MAN-C0034-06
USER MANUAL
nCounter
®
Dx Analysis System
IP Address
IP address function (
FIGURE 4.42
) is an essential function to enable networking of the instruments. The Prep Station, Digital Analyzer, and
nCounter web application are all in frequent communication. The IP address is the basis for setting up this communication. Avoid errors when
making changes to fields under the
IP Address
tab.
FIGURE 4.42:
The
IP Address
tab
The following fields are available:
•
Type
– The following options are available to choose between:
•
Static IP Address
– This requires the network administrator to set an address that will never change.
•
Dynamic IP Address
(default) – Known as DHCP, this option allows the local network to automatically find and assign an IP
address. This address is subject to change.
•
IP Address
– IP address provided by the network administrator (for Static IP address)
•
Subnet
– Subnet provided by the network administrator (for Static IP address)
•
Gateway
– Gateway address provided by the network administrator (for Static IP address)
•
DNS 1
– Domain Name Server provided by the network administrator (for Static IP address)
•
DNS 2
– A second DNS is optionally provided by the network administrator and used as a backup (for Static IP address)
NOTE:
A Static IP Address is particularly useful because it ensures more reliable communication between the Digital Analyzer
and the Prep Station. If the
Dynamic IP Address
option is chosen, the Digital Analyzer may sometimes acquire a different IP
address, giving rise to the possibility of intermittent communication issues.
