28 Installation Note E8356-90001
In This Guide
Windows 10 Operating System (B Models Only)
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Windows Firewall
The instrument is shipped with the Windows Firewall enabled. You can verify
the status of Windows Firewall by going to the Control Panel and clicking on
System and Security, Windows Firewall.
Windows Firewall Exceptions for programs and ports have been added to allow
proper operation of the instrument over a network. Modifying these settings
may cause the instrument to not operate properly.
Automatic Updates
Microsoft recommends that you always get the latest critical Windows updates
to ensure that the instrument's Windows operating system is protected. If the
instrument has internet access, the instrument default is set to automatically
check for critical Windows Updates and notify you.
You can change the configuration of the Microsoft Automatic Updates. You can
choose not to have automatic updates. However, if you do this then you should
manually update Windows periodically.utomatic Updates
Virus and Firewall Protection
No third-party antivirus software is shipped with the analyzer. It is
recommended that you install antivirus software if your analyzer is connected
to the LAN. Check with your IT department to see what they recommend.
On or around November 2018, the analyzer is shipped with the Windows 10
firewall and Windows Defender enabled.
Do not modify the default network settings as this may cause problems with
the operating system of the analyzer.
To adjust Windows Defender settings, log in as administrator (see
) and minimize the PNA-Series Application and click on
the Start button and type: defender
Then click on Windows Defender from the Best match column.
Spyware Protection
There is no third-party anti-spyware software installed on the instrument. This
should not be a problem if you do not use the instrument for a lot of internet
browsing. Having spyware in the instrument could have an impact on the
instrument performance.
System Maintenance
Refer to
http://na.support.keysight.com/pna
.
