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Overview
MinKNOW is the software used on nanopore sequencing devices. The software is described in more detail in the MinKNOW Technical Document. The MinKNOW Protocol provides instructions on how to use the software.
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Firewall settings for Oxford Nanopore Technologies' devices
The Oxford Nanopore Technologies software will require access to the AWS IP ranges currently listed here:
http://docs.aws.amazon.com/general/latest/gr/aws-ip-ranges.html
Access to the following IP addresses is also needed:
178.79.175.200 96.126.99.215
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Plug an Ethernet cable into the Ethernet port and connect to the network.
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A dialogue box will open when a new update is available.
Select Get Update to update the device software automatically.
Updates may be skipped. However, we recommend to update the device as soon as updates are available. Some updates will be mandatory to use the device and are unable to be skipped.
Note: For MinION Mk1B, clicking Get Update will open the Software Downloads page on the connected computer for you to download the updated MinION software.
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You can also update the device from the Software page of the Host settings.
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Select 'Get update'
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Click Install Update in the installer window to download the new update.
A change log for the update is available in this dialogue box.
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Wait for the software to update; this may take several minutes.
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Check the software version number under 'Current version'.