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Network settings display internet connectivity information. The MinION Mk1C can be connected via Ethernet or Wi-Fi.
Both options are supported, however if Ethernet is available, we recommend using Ethernet because the connection will likely be quicker and more reliable.
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Ethernet
To connect using Ethernet:
1. Connect a Ethernet cable to the device
2. Navigate to network settings in host settings to confirm connection. IP configuration information will appear when connected. -
Wi-Fi
To connect using Wi-Fi, navigate to network settings and toggle Wi-Fi on. Select a network from the Available Networks panel to connect to the internet.
Select Advanced to open Advanced Wi-Fi Configurations. From here, all available networks can be viewed, connected or removed.
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Configuring static IP address
The static IP address can be configured through MinKNOW UI for both WiFI and Ethernet. Below is an example for Ethernet.
- Click Edit in "IP configuration" to open "Edit the IP address configuration" dialogue box.
- Select either DHCP or Static tab and click Confirm to save.
- Once the IP address configuration has changed successfully, click Finish to close the dialogue box.
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Hotspot can be activated to allow users to connect to a larger screen.
This can be used to connect to the MinION Mk1C in places where there is no network infrastructure, e.g. in the field. To enable hotspot, select the toggle to ON. When active, the device hotspot name will be displayed.
Hotspot configs can be edited to select a channel if required for congested networks where there may be competition for channels.
1. Navigate to the network settings
2. For hotspot, select the toggle to ON
3. Click 'Configure hotspot'
4. Select channel using the dropdown menu
5. Enter new password
6. Click 'Confirm'The hotspot should be confirmed as specified in the hotspot configs.
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To connect the MinION Mk1C Wi-Fi router to a Windows device:
- Locate the MinION Mk1C ID on the underside label of the device:
- Click on the MinION Mk1C ID under the Wi-Fi Connections Panel in the Control Panel or the options in the right side of the Task Bar
Login with the Security Key:
WarmButterflyWings98- Access the MinION Mk1C by the File Explorer: Go to \\mc-XXXXXX (XXXXXX is the MinION Mk1C ID) in the Address Bar. You will be prompted for the network credentials on connecting to the MinION Mk1C through File Explorer.
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To connect the MinION Mk1C router to a macOS device:
- Locate the MinION Mk1C ID on the underside label of the device:
- Click on the Wi-Fi icon on the right of Menu bar at the top of the screen:
Identify the MC-XXXXXX ID in the Network Name under Network Panel (the final option under the Wi-Fi icon), which is show in the window below (left)‡. Selecting the MinION Mk1C ID and clicking Apply will present the Wi-Fi login pop-up. Use the password credentials shown below.
Login with the Password:
WarmButterflyWings98- Access the MinION Mk1C by the Network browser: Search for Network using Finder. Click on Server in the tab to lower left of the Search bar.
MC-XXXXXX (XXXXXX is the MinION Mk1C ID) will be displayed as a server option. Click the MC-XXXXXX icon, click Connect as under the Search bar and enter the network credentials.
‡ When connecting to your device by SSH, it can be addressed in three different ways:
- Using DNS
- Using mDNS
- Using its IP address directly
In most organisations, central DNS servers are used. If your device is using a 'static' IP configuration, your IT department will have to create a DNS entry for it manually. If your device is using a dynamic (DHCP) IP configuration, the DNS entry will often be created automatically. To SSH into your device using DNS, set the hostname in your client to the device's hostname, e.g. MC-112345.
If DNS is not provided by your organisation or your broadband router, try using mDNS. When your device is connected to a network, it announces its presence to all other nearby devices such as your laptop or PC. If your laptop or PC is configured to recognise these announcements, you can SSH into your device using mDNS by setting the hostname in your client to the device's hostname followed by ".local", e.g. MC-112345.local.
If the above methods are not successful, use the devices IP address directly. The MinKNOW UI shows the IP addresses for each interface in the Settings - Network page. If your device has LAN and Wi-Fi interfaces, each will have a different IP address. To SSH into your device using its IP address, set the hostname in your client to the IP address, e.g. 10.20.30.41.
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To connect the MinION Mk1C router to a Linux device:
- Locate the MinION Mk1C ID on the underside label of the device:
- Click on the Wi-Fi icon on the right of Menu bar at the top of the screen.
Identify and click on the MC-XXXXXX ID under the Wi-Fi network options icon (shown above). Enter the Wi-Fi password (shown below) in the pop-up Wi-Fi Network Authentication window:
Login with the Password:
WarmButterflyWings98The following window will be presented when you have connected to the MinION Mk1C Wi-Fi router.
- Access the MinION Mk1C using the Linux File Browser and enter the server address.
Open the File Browser (this can be found using the Search tool). Select Connect to server on the bottom of the list in the left panel. You will need to enter:
smb://mc-110013