Bio-Rad ProteinChip Data Manager Software - Manual (Page 36)

Networking the ProteinChip SELDI System Using DHCP Page 31
7. Record the reader's hostname. The format of the hostname is pcs4000-
xxxx, where xxxx are the last 4 digits from the serial number, as shown in
Fig. 27. You will find the serial number on the reader itself on lower left side
(when facing the front of the reader).
Fig. 27: The reader serial number.
8. Test the connection by using a computer already on your network to ping
the reader's hostname (from the command prompt, type ping followed by
the hostname). Be aware that it may take a few minutes for the DHCP
settings to take effect. If the computer receives a reply to the ping, then the
reader settings have been changed correctly. If you cannot ping the reader
hostname, proceed to the Troubleshooting section (page 48).
Change the Server to DHCP
1. In the Windows Start menu, select Control Panel | Network Connections
| Local Area Connection | Properties dialog. Under This computer uses
the following items, highlight Internet Protocol TCP/IP, then click
Properties. This will open the Internet Protocol Properties dialog box as
shown in Fig. 28.