If you would like to view and control your device from your local computer on the same network, then follow the steps outlined below:

1. Install the full MinION software or the stand-alone MinKNOW GUI on your local computer.

2. Ensure your device is connected to the same Local Area Network (LAN) by ethernet or wifi.

3. Open MinKNOW on your local computer and in the Connection Manager select Add Host. In the Add Host box, enter the device ID (e.g. MC-xxxxxx, GXBxxxxx, where x is a number) or enter the devices IP address (listed in Host Settings > Network Settings). If you are connecting to the Mk1C device's Hotspot you can use the IP address 10.42.0.1.

4. Once the device is recognized, select it in Connection Manager.

5. From here you will be able to start, monitor, and stop runs. As well as access information in Host Settings. Note: The sequencing run or post-run analysis will still be processed on the device and data will still be stored on the device until you transfer it. Some options are not available when accessing your device remotely.

Is your device still not recognized remotely?

On your remote computer, ensure that you have installed the latest MinKNOW GUI from the Downloads page (6.0 and above).

If your sequencing device is on MinKNOW 24.06 and above, the default security settings have been improved. Users will have to enable remote connections.

For P24/48, P2 Integrated and GridION users: Open MinKNOW on the device. Navigate to Host settings > Device settings. Ensure that the Remote connection slider is enabled. Power cycle your computer/device for changes to take effect.

For P2 Solo and MinION users on personal computers: Disconnect any loaded flow cells prior to running these commands

(a)Ubuntu users

sudo /opt/ont/minknow/bin/enable_remote_access.sh
sudo service minknow restart

(b) Windows users

Right click C:\Program Files\OxfordNanopore\MinKNOW\bin\enable_remote_access.bat , then select Run As Administrator.