update documentation to include the necessary installation of a mdns client

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Romain Bazile 2020-11-13 16:02:37 +01:00
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@ -21,6 +21,16 @@ Once flashing is over, you can unmount the SD card from the computer (usually do
Insert now the card in the Raspberry installed in your PlanktonScope. Insert now the card in the Raspberry installed in your PlanktonScope.
## Install a mDNS client
To access the PlanktoScope services through your browser, you need to install a mDNS client.
If you are running a linux machine, you are in luck. Avahi-client is probably already installed on your machine. Check with your package manager.
If you are running a Windows machine, you will need to install the Bonjour service. It's a client developped by Apple. However, if you already use iTunes, Skype or even Photoshop, you may already have a client installed. Try skipping to the next step. If you can't access the linked page, come back here!
To install the client, download the installer [here](https://download.info.apple.com/Mac_OS_X/061-8098.20100603.gthyu/BonjourPSSetup.exe) and launch it.
## Start playing! ## Start playing!
Start up your PlanktonScope and connect to its WiFi network. You can now access the webpage at http://planktonscope.local:1880/ui to start using your machine! Start up your PlanktonScope and connect to its WiFi network. You can now access the webpage at http://planktonscope.local:1880/ui to start using your machine!