XFp Analyzer Network Setup Guide, Study notes of Wireless Networking

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XFp Analyzer

Network Setup Guide

September 2015

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Table of Contents

Introduction .................................................................................................................................................. 3

XFp Analyzer System Information ................................................................................................................. 4

Wired Network Setup ................................................................................................................................... 4

Wireless Network Setup ............................................................................................................................... 5

Shared Folder Setup ..................................................................................................................................... 6

Email Configuration ...................................................................................................................................... 7

Time Server/Time Zone and System Clock……………………………………………………………………………………………… 8

Network Information Sheet .......................................................................................................................... 9

Required Materials: Approved Wireless USB Adapter or Wired Connection (ethernet cable); Network connection settings from IT Department

Note: XFp instruments are shipped with Microsoft Security Essentials configured for Real Time protection and weekly scheduled virus scans using default actions for its four alert levels. This will provide sufficient protection from common threats originating in network connections and removable media, however MSE will not scan media automatically on connection/insertion.

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XFp Analyzer System Information

 The XFp can be connected to any Microsoft Windows compatible network and the Local Area connections can be configured as required by the network.  Complete the Network Settings Info Sheet ( located on last page ) provided to ensure you have everything needed to successfully connect to a new network.  The XFp ships with a Netgear USB Wi-Fi Adapter. Two USB Wi-Fi Adapter models are supported: WNA1000M (Figure 1) and WNA3100- 100ENS (not shown). Note : The software CD included with the USB Wi-Fi Adapter is installed on the XFp by default.

 The XFp has an integrated 100Mbps Ethernet network adapter (Figure 2).  There is no internal Wi-Fi adapter in the XFp instrument.  The Ethernet (RJ-45) jack is located at the base of the instrument in the back.  All network settings can be accessed through the Settings menu on the home screen.

Wired Network Setup

Wired Connection

1. Plug the wired network connection (Ethernet cable) into the Ethernet port (Figure 3), located on the back of the XFp instrument. Ensure that the connection is firmly seated.
2. Restart the XFp – Press the power button on the home screen and press Restart.
3. Wait for the temperature to display in the upper-right corner of the home screen.
4. From the Home screen, press Settings.
5. Press Go To Setup. This will bring up the Wired Network Connection Settings screen (Figure 4).

Figure 1 : USB Wi-Fi Adapter, model WNA1000M. Figure 2:^ Ethernet (RJ-45) jack location outlined in red.

Figure 3: Wired network connection with Ethernet cable.

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Depending on the Network settings required by your facility’s IT department:

Option 1: Automatic IP Address Assignment (DHCP)

DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol) is enabled by default on the XFp Analyzer and automatically uses a DHCP server on the network to retrieve IP address values. The XFp is set to obtain the IP address and subsequent information (Subnet mask, Default gateway, etc.). If these fields do not automatically populate, follow the steps below or contact your local IT administrator.

Option 2: Manual IP Address Assignment

1. Press to remove the green check from the Obtain IP Address Automatically check box.
2. Manually enter the information provided by the local IT department in each field.
3. After setting the IP options, press Save.
4. Restart the XFp – Press the power button on the home screen and press Restart.
5. Wait for the temperature to display in the upper- right corner of the home screen.
6. From the Home screen press Settings , then press Go To Setup.
7. Press Ping to ensure you have a working connection. A “ Pass” message will appear if the setting are working and the connection is active.
8. If the connection fails, re-confirm the IP address setting with the IT department and confirm the information in the hardware setup steps.
9. Use the left and right arrows to continue editing instrument settings or exit the settings options.

Wireless Network Setup

Wireless Connection

1. Plug in the USB Wi-Fi Adapter into one of the available USB ports on the back of the XFp.
2. Wait 1-2 minutes after installing the adapter and ensure that the lights on the adapter are on or blinking.
3. Restart the XFp – Press the power button on the home screen and press Restart.
4. Wait for the temperature to display in the upper-right corner of the home screen. Figure available USB port on the back of the XFp^5 :^ USB Wi-Fi Adapter inserted into an.

Figure 4: Example wired network connection settings.

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Email Configuration

1. From the Home screen press Settings , then Go to Setup.
2. Press the right arrow (bottom right) three times. This will bring up the Email Configuration tab (Figure 9).
3. Enter the information below:

a. Mail From: The email address that will send Assay Result files to email recipients. b. Password: Password for the email address account in the Mail From field.

c. SMTP Address: Simple Mail Transfer Protocol for the email account in the Mail From field. See Table 1 for example SMTP Addresses.

Table 1: Example SMTP Addresses for Common Providers: Provider URL SMTP Settings Comcast Comcast.net Smtp.comcast.net Gmail Gmail.com Smtp.gmail.com Outlook.com Outlook.com Smtp.live.com Verizon Verizon.net Outgoing.verizon.net Yahoo Yahoo.com Mail.yahoo.com

d. Port: Contact your local IT Administrator for the correct port number. e. Enable SSL: Typically required by email providers, SSL protects data transmission between devices.

4. Verify the email configuration is completed by entering an email address to send a test email message from the XFp. Press Test once an email address has been entered into the field. If an email is not received, ensure the information provided is correct.
5. Use the left and right arrows to exit the settings options.

Figure 9 : Example of a completed Email Configuration setup.

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Time Settings/Time Zone and System Clock

Time can be set manually, or if you are connected to a network, it can be auto set. First you must choose a Time Zone.

Time Zone Setup

1. From the Home screen press Settings , then press Go to Setup.
2. Press the lower-right arrow four times to navigate to the Time Zone settings.
3. Select the time zone from the list provide (Figure 10).

Optional: Check the box 24 Hour Clock to display the time in 24- hour mode.

Setting the System Time

1. From the Home screen press Settings , then press Go to Setup.
2. Press the lower-right arrow five times to navigate to the Date &Time settings.
3. Manually enter the date and time (Figure 11). First, use the left and right arrows to adjust the month, then touch the date on the calendar. Next, touch the hour number, then the plus or minus button to adjust the hour. Finally touch the minute number, then the plus or minus button to adjust the minute.

Time Server (Optional):

1. For XFp Analyzers with an active network connection, the XFp can sync to a network’s time server, if available (Figure 12). A national time server (example: time.nist.gov ) can be used to automatically set the time and account for daylight savings adjustments, or any time server provided by your local IT department.
2. Check the “Time Server” checkbox. Enter the name of the time server (Figure 12).
3. Once entered, press Sync, then press Apply for the changes to take place.
4. Use the left and right arrows to exit the settings options.

Figure 10 : Select the local time zone for the XFp.

Figure 1 1 : Manually configure the date and time for the XFp.

Figure 1 2 : Configuring a time server on the XFp.