INFO: Setting up a two-machine configuration for data collection over Ethernet [35544]

This article applies to:

E-Prime 3.0

E-Prime 2.0

Detail

When using other applications simultaneously with E-Prime, it is often ideal to use a two-machine configuration to prevent any conflicts with Runtime.

When connecting via Ethernet, some considerations should be taken: 

• Connect the machines on a closed network. This means that both machines are disconnected from the Internet and only connected to each other by a router or switch.
• Disable the firewall if the machines have issues communicating with each other.  Alternatively, allow a specific application through the firewall, and open the appropriate, unoccupied ports. We recommend doing this if the machines are secure and not connected to the Internet.
• Ensure the IP Address does not change by setting a static IP Address. Make sure they are on the same subnet (e.g., Machine 1 has IP 10.10.10.42 with 255.255.255.0 subnet mask and Machine 2 has IP 10.10.10.43 with 255.255.255.0 subnet mask).
• Add in a NTP server to your closed network to synchronize the clocks between the two machines.

NOTE: Please contact your institution's IT department for more information on network configuration.

See Also:

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