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OmniRouter Installation Worksheet

This worksheet will guide you through installing the OmniRouter, setup a modality to send the OmniRouter, and viewing the sent studies.

Updated over 6 months ago

General Steps

  1. Information Gathering: Understand the Setup and Network

  2. Install the OmniRouter on a Windows PC

  3. Configure the OmniRouter to send securely to your OmniPACS account

  4. Configure the DICOM Modality to send studies to the OmniRouter

  5. View and Troubleshoot images in the cloud

  6. Advanced Configuration Considerations

Worksheet

Step 1: Information Gathering

Modality Information

  • Modality Type and Manufacturer:

  • Expected Volume:

  • Modality IP Address:

PC Information

  • Operating System Version:

  • PC IP Address (Static or Dynamic?):

OmniPACS Account Information

  1. Log in to your OmniPACS account.

  2. Go to settings and find your private key.

  3. Copy your private key to your clipboard.

    • Private Key: <add yours>

Step 2: Install and Configure the OmniRouter Software

  1. Test the Network

    • Ping the IP of the modality to ensure the devices can communicate.

      • Example: C:\Users\somebody> ping 192.168.1.x

  2. Download and Install the Software

    • Download the OmniRouter software: OmniRouter Download

    • Follow the installation instructions.

    • During installation, provide the following information:

      • Private Key: <insert yours>

      • Site Name: Use "Site 1" or any name you prefer for the location.

Step 3: Configure the Modality to Send to OmniRouter

  1. Log in with admin privileges to the modality's settings and configuration.

  2. Locate the DICOM Send Target or Destination Settings.

  3. Use the following information to configure OmniRouter as a DICOM destination:

    • IP Address: Enter the IP of the PC with the OmniRouter.

    • Port: 7775

    • AE Title: OMNI

  4. Optionally, you can ping test from the modality.

  5. Try sending an image to confirm the configuration.

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