Start
q
If dynamic network conguration via DHCP is not available, or if you
are uncertain, collect the required network information.
q
Connect the QuantStudio
™
3D Digital PCR Instrument to the network
and power on the instrument.
q
If dynamic network conguration is not available, congure the
instrument TCP/IP settings for static IP operation.
q
Create the network data destination(s) to which the instrument will
transfer results.
q
Test the network connection by imaging an empty chip and conrming
that the resulting experiment (.eds) le appears at the specied data
destination.
q
Finish
Connection
Materials
Wired CAT6 Ethernet cable of sufcient length with RJ45 connectors (for a
1000Mbit/s network connection or a CAT5 for a 100Mbit/s
connection)
Wireless QuantStudio
™
3D Extended Arm WiFi Adapter (Cat. No. A28598)
Before beginning the installation, collect from a network administrator your network
policy for obtaining IP addresses (DHCP or static IP).
If your network requires a static IP address assignment, also obtain the:
• Static IP address for the QuantStudio
™
3D Digital PCR Instrument
• Subnet mask (if applicable)
• Gateway address (if applicable)
• Internet domain name
• Domain Name Server address(es)
Network setup
workflow
Materials
required
Required
network
information
Appendix D Networking
Connect the instrument to the network
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