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If you intend to connect your instrument to a network, prepare the physical

network connection:

IMPORTANT! Connecting the instrument to a network is optional and can be

done at a later time if you desire.

Connection Action

Wired Connect one end of a standard category-6 Ethernet cable to the

RJ-45 port on the back panel of the instrument and the other end

to an open network port.

Wireless

1. If required for network setup, record the MAC address of the

SparkLAN WUBR-170GN 802.11n Single-Band Wireless

Dongle, which is located on the underside of the device.

2. Unplug the QuantStudio

3D Instrument.

3. Turn the QuantStudio

3D Instrument over, then use your

fingers to carefully pry open the rear panel.

IMPORTANT! The rear panel is secured to the instrument

by three pegs that require significant force to decouple. If

necessary, insert a flathead screwdriver into the slot at the

base of the panel to pry it from the instrument chassis.

4. Turn the instrument over, then uncap the wireless dongle and

insert it into the USB port

within

the instrument. When the

device is seated within the USB port, firmly push on the

wireless dongle to ensure that it is plugged in completely.

Note: The internal USB port is accessed through a small

opening in the instrument chassis.

5. Reattach the rear panel to the instrument chassis.

Chapter 1 Getting Started

Prepare the QuantStudio

3D Digital PCR System for use

QuantStudio

3D Digital PCR System User Guide