
Network Configuration Settings
Network settings are configured during installation. If the system has to be reconfigured, you can change
settings or reset settings on the Network Configuration screen. Configuration settings include the IP address,
domain name server (DNS) address, and domain name.
Set Network Configuration
1
From the Manage Instrument screen, select System configuration.
2
Select Network configuration.
3
Select Obtain an IP address automatically to obtain the IP address using DHCP server.
NOTE
Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) is a standard network protocol used on IP networks for
dynamically distributing network configuration parameters.
Alternatively, select Use the following IP address to connect the instrument to another server manually as
follows. Contact your network administrator for the addresses specific to your facility.
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Enter IP address. The IP address is a series of 4 numbers separated by a dot, similar to
168.62.20.37, for example.
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Enter the subnet mask, which is a subdivision of the IP network.
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Enter the default gateway, which is the router on the network that connects to the internet.
4
Select Obtain a DNS server address automatically to connect the instrument to the domain name server
associated with IP address.
Alternatively, select Use the following DNS server addresses to connect the instrument to the domain
name server manually as follows.
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Enter the preferred DNS address. The DNS address is the server name used to translate domain
names into IP addresses.
u
Enter the alternate DNS address. The alternate is used if the preferred DNS cannot translate a
particular domain name to an IP address.
5
Select Save.
Configure Computer Domain
NOTE
The instrument computer name is assigned to the instrument computer at the time of manufacture. Any
changes to the computer name can affect connectivity and require a network administrator.
1
Connect the instrument computer to a domain or a workgroup as follows.
u
For instruments connected to the internet—Select Member of domain, and then enter domain name
associated with the internet connection at your facility.
NOTE
Domain changes require an administrator user name and password.
u
For instruments not connected to the internet—Select Member of work group, and then enter a work
group name. The work group name is unique to your facility.
2
Select Save.
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