IP Config Issue with 7900 ICP-MS and MassHunter

Question

Hello, 
 
 I am trying to assign a static IP address to a new 7900 ready for connection to our LAN. I am able to assign the new addresses to the instrument and PC. Using ping from command line shows that there is a connection between them. I have created a new file for the Agilent bootp service using the newly assign IP address for the ICP-MS. However when opening MassHunter the software goes into offline mode. Setting the new IP address in the software does not work as it gives an error of not being able to find the ICP and drops back into offline mode. Is there another configuration file that I need to change as well as the Bootp file? The PC and ICP are still currently connected directly so this is not a LAN issue. 
 
 Many thanks 
 
 Paul

james_jenkins · Accepted Answer

Hi Paul,

The 7900 uses a web interface to assign the IP addresses to the 7900 so you shouldnt be using BootP. There is a web utility that is to be used . Please refer to the manual below. Page 41 is where you should start. Let us know how it works out. The install guide is for MH 4.4, but IP setting for the 7900 is the same for all versions.

Regards

James

paul · Answer

Thanks James, The problem was with IP address in the hosts file. Thanks Paul

IP Config Issue with 7900 ICP-MS and MassHunter

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