Network environment

Who can perform the network setup?

The network setup should be performed by someone with experience in Windows 2000/XP and network installations. Preferably, a competent network administrator should be involved in the network setup, the installation of the UNICORN software and the maintenance of the network.

Reference: Network recommendations are listed in System recommendations.

UNICORN versions

All computers in the UNICORN network must have the same version of the UNICORN software installed, both the computers directly connected to chromatography systems and the remote control computers.

Windows user right

The user must have the Windows user right Access this computer from network to connect to the local station in remote control.

If named pipes cannot be used

In some networks, the policy is to not allow named pipes. In such a case TCP/IP communication via sockets must be used.

Follow the instructions in the table below to enable sockets and disable named pipes:

Step

Action

1

Choose Administration:System Setup... in the UNICORN Manager.

Result: The System Setup dialog is displayed.

2

Click the Socket button in the System Setup dialog.

Result: The Socket dialog is displayed.

3

  • Check the check box in the Socket dialog.

  • Click OK.

  • Click Close.

2005-06-15