Bio-Rad ProteinChip Data Manager Software - Manual (Page 31)

Page 26 Networking the ProteinChip SELDI System
ProteinChip SELDI System: Reader Guide
Two methods can be used to network the ProteinChip SELDI system instrument
and its workstation:
• Dynamic host configuration (DHCP), or
• Assigning a static IP address to each device.
Please refer to the section appropriate to the method.
NOTE
These instructions should only be used by persons that have experience with
computers and networking.
Networking
the
ProteinChip
SELDI System
Using DHCP Overview
1. Verify the reader software version
2. Set the reader to DHCP
3. Change the server to DHCP
4. Redirect client computers to new server address
5. Obtain new license file (if necessary)
6. Connect to the reader
7. Edit the Instrument Options settings
NOTE
These instructions assume that the reader and the computer are connected
through a single crossover cable (usually a red cable) and is not currently
plugged into your general network. Also, it is assumed that the system is
working properly.
Verify the Reader Software Version
In order to assign IP addresses using DHCP, the reader software must be at
version R 01.01.13 or later. The version number can be checked on the reader
web page.
1. Open Internet explorer on the client workstation.
2. Enter in the following URL into the address bar:
http://192.168.1.200.
3. The reader web page will appear (Fig. 23).