Set Network Configuration
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From the Manage Instrument screen, select System Configuration. |
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Select Network Configuration. |
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Select Obtain an IP address automatically to obtain the IP address using DHCP server. |
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 four numbers separated by a dot. For example, 168.62.20.37. |
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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. |
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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. |
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Enter the alternate DNS address. The alternate is used if the preferred DNS cannot translate a particular domain name to an IP address. |
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Select Save to advance to the Computer screen. |
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.
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Connect the instrument computer to a domain or a workgroup as follows. |
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For instruments connected to the internet—Select Member of domain, and then enter domain name associated with the internet connection at your facility. Domain changes require an administrator user name and password. |
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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. |
