Knowledge Base

Computer Settings For A Two Computer Setup With Stimulus Presentation Tool

Aim

To allow communication between the computers through Windows FireWall and to synchronize the computers in order to synchronize the Stimuli and analysis.

Prerequisite

You use the Stimulus Presentation Tool on another computer than the one with FaceReader.

Procedure

You must carry out the following steps:

• Create exceptions in Windows Firewall for Stimulus Presentation Tool
• Synchronize computers with a network time protocol

Create Exceptions In Windows Firewall For Stimulus Presentation Tool

Aim

To allow traffic in Windows FireWall for port 9090, or the port you choose if 9090 is not available.

See Computer Configurations

Prerequisite

You use the Stimulus Presentation Tool on another computer than the one with FaceReader.

Procedure

1. In the Windows' Search field, type firewall, and under the results click Windows Firewall.
2. Turn on the firewall for all networks, then click OK.
3. Click Advanced Settings.
4. On the left panel of the Windows Firewall and Advanced Security window, click Inbound Rules and on the right panel under Actions choose New Rule.
5. In the New Inbound Rule Wizard, on the Rule Type page, choose Port, then click Next>.
6. Select Specific local ports and enter 9090 (or the port chosen, if different), then click Next>.
7. On the Action page select Allow the connection, then click Next>.
8. On the Profile page choose the network the rule applies to, then click Next>.
9. On the Name page, enter a Name (for example Port9090). Then click Finish.
10. On the left panel of the Windows Firewall and Advanced Security window, click Outbound Rules and on the right panel under Actions choose New Rule. Repeat the procedure to complete the Outbound Rule. Make sure you choose the same options as for the Inbound Rule.
11. Repeat all steps above for the other PC.

Source: FaceReader 10 Reference Manual (Help), Noldus Information Technology