Version 6.10 and later of the Neptune Control and Acquisition Software Suite encompasses an auto detection communication port scanner, this scanner detects which communcation port is connected to the Neptune CPT System and therefore removes the need for manual configuration. Ethernet communciation has been successfully and strenuously tested, it is fully working with the Neptune CPT Systems. With the latest laptops readily available not having a built in serial communication port (D-type) the Ethernet communication option means that an external PCMCIA card is no longer necessary to use the Neptune Control and Acquisition Software Suite.