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Network configuration - connection to your MinION Mk1C
The MinION Mk1C has two interfaces that we support for data transfer. These are:
- Ethernet port - direct to interface or LAN
- Wi-Fi - direct to interface
Networking with MinION Mk1C. Blue lines indicate a connection via the internet. The black line indicates a wired connection. The computer on the LAN (B.) can be used to configure the device using parameters that are not available through the Admin interface. You can also configure the MinION Mk1C using the Wi-Fi connected device (A.), however network compatibility issues may inhibit the update.
Internet connection:
This configuration requires an ethernet connection to the Local Area Network (LAN) from the MinION Mk1C. The LAN is connected to the internet, which enables updating of MinKNOW on the device.
Interface connection:
An interface, such as a laptop/mobile device/computer, can be wirelessly connected to the MinION Mk1C. Alternatively, the MinION Mk1C may be accessed and controlled by a computer on the LAN.
Other configurations are also possible, however they are not supported by Oxford Nanopore Technologies:
- Ethernet-desktop/laptop computer to control the MinION Mk1C - no internet
- MinION Mk1C Wi-Fi (Client) to a router and desktop/laptop Wi-Fi to a router, which is itself connected to the internet
- It is possible to adapt other data connections through the USB 2.0 port, however, Oxford Nanopore Technologies cannot advise or support this use.
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Connecting by SSH/the terminal provides options to configure and access your MinION Mk1C computer and network.
Connecting by the command line via SSH or the terminal enables several options:
- Access and transfer data on to a mounted USB-hard drive - for instructions, see the Data transfer via SFTP section of this user manual.
- Change the output directory from
/data
- Change between static and DHCP (dynamic) IP address of the ports on the MinION Mk1C
- Access to the logs
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Windows
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Option 1
If SSH is enabled in your Windows build, you can use the built-in Windows Command Prompt (CMD). Open a CMD prompt, then enter
ssh minit@hostname
(e.g.ssh minit@mc-111414
):If it is your first time connecting, you will be asked to confirm the authenticity of the host. Enter
yes
to continue:Enter the password to establish an SSH connection. The default password is
minit
. Please note that characters will not appear on-screen as you type in the password.If the SSH connection is successfully established, the shell prompt will now read
minit@hostname:~$
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Option 2
A third-party SSH client such as Bitvise (example images shown below) or Putty may be used. The following default options can be entered:
Host – device ID or IP address (e.g. MC-111414)
Port – 22
Username – minit
Initial method – password
Password – minitIf a connection is successfully established, Bitvise will automatically open a terminal window and an SFTP browser. Alternatively, you can click on New terminal console or New SFTP window on the left-hand side:
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Linux/macOS
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On both Linux and macOS operating systems, you can use the built-in Terminal program.
Open a Terminal, then type
ssh minit@hostname
(e.g.ssh minit@mc-111414
):If it is your first time connecting, you will be asked to confirm the authenticity of the host. Enter
yes
to continue:Enter the password to establish an SSH connection. The default password is
minit
. Please note that characters will not appear on-screen as you type in the password.If the SSH connection is successfully established, the shell prompt will now read
minit@hostname:~$