ICS N4865A, Instruction Manual

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An alternate connection is to use a standard Ethernet Cable to connect the
card to the same hub or switch that the computer running the browser is
connected to as shown in Figure 2-3. Temporarily disconnect the switch
from the company network.
4865 GPIB to LAN
Instrument
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Figure 2-3 N4865A Connected to the local hub
2 Apply power to the unit. After 25 seconds, the RDY LED should start
blinking which indicates that the N4865A is ready to communicate with
the PC.
3 Check your computer’s network settings to be sure its IP address is in the
N4865A’s B range of 169.254.xxx.xxx range so it can communicate with
the unit. (To check, run ipconfi g in the Command Prompt box). If the
computer’s IP address is not in the B range, its network settings must be
changed before proceeding. For Windows PCs, right-click on My Network
Places and click on Properties. Right-click on Local Area Connection and
click Properties. Scroll down and highlight Internet Protocol (TCP/IP)
and click the Properties button. If your PC’s IP address is in a different
range, record the current settings and temporarily set the following network
values:
Check ‘Use the following IP Address’
IP Address 169.254.0.2
Subnet mask 255.255.0.0
Click Okay twice to apply the new settings and close the open windows.
Minimize the Network Places window.
4. Open the browser and enter the N4865A’s default IP address of 169.254.48.65
in the browser address window. Press Enter.