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LAN Configuration
Automatic configuration with Bootp
How BootP Service Works
When an instrument is powered on, an LAN Interface in the instrument
broadcasts a request for an IP address or host name and provides its
hardware MAC address as an identifier. The Agilent BootP Service
answers this request and passes a previously defined IP address and host
name associated with the hardware MAC address to the requesting
instrument.
The instrument receives its IP address and host name and maintains the
IP address as long as it is powered on. Powering down the instrument
causes it to lose its IP address, so the Agilent BootP Service must be
running every time the instrument powers up. If the Agilent BootP Service
runs in the background, the instrument will receive its IP address on
power- up.
The Agilent LAN Interface can be set to store the IP address and will not
lose the IP address if power cycled.
Situation: Cannot Establish LAN Communication
If a LAN communication with BootP service cannot be established, check
the following on the PC:
•
Is the BootP service started? During installation of BootP, the service is
not started automatically.
•
Does the Firewall block the BootP service? Add the BootP service as an
exception.
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Is the LAN Interface using the BootP- mode instead of "Using Stored" or
"Using Default" modes?