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Network operation and remote control
R&S
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MXO 4 Series
378User Manual 1335.5337.02 ─ 05
16.1.1 Connecting the instrument to the network
There are two methods to establish a LAN connection to the instrument:
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A non-dedicated network (Ethernet) connection from the instrument to an existing
network.
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A dedicated network connection (Point-to-point connection) between the instru-
ment and a single computer.
► Connect an RJ-45 cable to the LAN connector on the rear panel and to the LAN.
The LAN interface supports 10/100/1000BASE-T.
16.1.2 Assigning the IP address
Depending on the network capacities, the TCP/IP address information for the instru-
ment can be obtained in different ways.
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If the network supports the Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP), the
address is assigned automatically.
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If the network does not support DHCP, or if the instrument is set to use manual
configuration, the addresses must be set manually.
By default, the instrument is configured to use DHCP and obtains all address informa-
tion automatically. Thus it is safe to establish a physical connection to the LAN without
any previous instrument configuration.
To assign the IP address manually on the instrument
1.
NOTICE! Connection errors can affect the entire network. If your network does not
support DHCP, or if you choose to disable dynamic TCP/IP configuration, you must
assign valid address information before connecting the instrument to the LAN.
Contact your network administrator to obtain a valid IP address.
2. Open "Menu" > "Settings".
3. Select "System" > "Network" > "Advanced".
4. Disable "Automatic IP (DHCP)".
5. Enter the address information as obtained from the network administrator.
16.1.3 Using device names
In a LAN that uses a DNS server (Domain Name System server), each PC or instru-
ment in the LAN can be accessed via an unambiguous device name (or host name,
computer name) instead of the IP address. The DNS server translates the host name
to the IP address. Device names are useful when a DHCP server is used, as a new IP
address can be assigned each time the instrument is restarted.
Each instrument is delivered with an assigned device name, but this name can be
changed.
Connecting the instrument to the network (LAN)
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