WinEEG and Psytask setup for ERP on Windows 11 machine
For ERP recording it is necessary to connect two desktop computer or laptops with Ethernet cable. However some modern laptops do not have LAN port availalbe. We do recommend to use USB-LAN adapter provided by laptop manufacturer.
Workgroup setup
First of all dd both of your computers used for ERP recording in the workgroup with the same name and set them proper names to simplify futher PC identification while ERP setup
Right click on your Windows icon to access the menu
Choose Systemin drop down menu
Choose Domain or workgroupto access it settings
In the pop-up dialog windows click button Changeto access workgroup settings
Master PC
EEG recording computer
Slave PC
Stimuli presentation computer
For EEG recording PC change set its name for MasterPCand workgroup for ERP
For stimuli presentation PC change set its name for SlavePC and workgroup for ERP
Setup IP addresses for both PC’s
You should perform this procedure both for Master and Slave computers
Type Control Panel on the Search textbox
Click on Control Panel to access it go directly to Network and Sharing Centre is displayed as shown on the picture
In Network and Sharing Centre click on Changeadapter setting
Right click to access Propertiesof your Ethernet adapter
Select Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4)
Click Propertiesbutton
Master PC
EEG recording computer
Slave PC
Stimuli presentation computer
Type following data for SlavePC:
IP: 192.168.0.1
Mask: 255.255.255.0
Type following data for SlavePC:
IP: 192.168.0.2
Mask: 255.255.255.0
Connection of WinEEG and Psytask software
Master PC
EEG recording computer
Slave PC
Stimuli presentation computer
Install WinEEG software on MasterPC
Start WinEEG software
Go to Setup – Equipment Parameters
Select LAN for synchronization
Type stimuli presentation PC name (SlavePC) and click Findbutton
Check displayed IP address
Click Checkbutton to test connection. You should see following message
Install Psytask software for SlavePC
Start Psytask software
Choose Modify Synchronization Parameters
Select LAN for synchronization
Be sure that proper SlavePC IP address (IP: 192.168.0.2) is displayed
Click update IP if necessary
NB: You should see your stimuli presentation SlavePC IP address
Updating list of ERP tasks
Master PC
EEG recording computer
Slave PC
Stimuli presentation computer
Go to WinEEG – Setup – Stimuli Presentation Programs
Switch Psytask in the Slave Modeby clicking correspondent button
Click Updatebutton and waiting until task list will be updated
NB: Psytask should remain in a Slave Mode while updating the task list or recording ERP’s