1256E User Manual
Racal Instruments
©
2002
Computer Interfaces 4-5
Entering the
Ethernet
Communication
Settings
When connecting the 1256 to an Ethernet network, you must
assign it a unique TCP/IP address, a gateway, and a subnet mask.
The front panel controls must be used to make these settings. Two
modes are available:
•
Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol. In this mode, a network
server automatically provides an IP address, gateway, and
subnet mask for the 1256.
•
Manual. In Manual Mode, the user assigns a static IP address,
gateway, and subnet mask to the 1256.
Using DHCP Addressing
To select the DHCP mode, proceed as follows:
1. Press the top key, which will select line 1 (top line). Rotate the
knob until the top line reads:
>-----SETTINGS-----<
2. Select line 2 (next to top line) by pressing the second key.
Rotate the knob until the display shows “Remote: TCP/IP” in
line 2 (lines 3 and 4 may differ):
-----SETTINGS-----
> Type: TCP/IP <
Option: IP_Oct_1
Status: 0
3. Press the third key, selecting line 3. Rotate the knob until line 3
reads as follows (line 4 may differ):
-----SETTINGS-----
Remote: TCP/IP
> Option: Addr_Mode<
Status: Auto_DHCP
4. If line 4 already indicates Auto_DHCP mode, then no further
action is required. Otherwise, select line 4. Rotate the knob
until the display reads:
-----SETTINGS-----
Type: TCP/IP
Option: Addr_Mode
<Update?: Auto_DHCP
Then press key 4 again to select the DHCP mode. The 1256 is
now ready for TCP/IP communications.
