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3. Press the "Network Address" softkey.
The submenu is displayed.
4. Toggle the "DHCP On/Off" softkey to the required mode.
If DHCP is "Off", you must enter the IP address manually, as described in the fol-
lowing steps.
Note:
When DHCP is changed from "On" to "Off", the previously set IP address
and subnet mask are retrieved.
If DHCP is "On", the IP address of the DHCP server is obtained automatically. The
configuration is saved, and you are prompted to restart the instrument. You can
skip the remaining steps.
Note:
When a DHCP server is used, a new IP address may be assigned each time
the instrument is restarted. This address must first be determined on the instrument
itself. Thus, when using a DHCP server, it is recommended that you use the per-
manent computer name, which determines the address via the DNS server (see
Chapter 11.2.6.3, "Using Computer Names"
5. Press the "IP Address" softkey and enter the IP address, for example
192.0.2.0
.
The IP address consists of four number blocks separated by dots. Every block con-
tains a maximum of 3 numbers.
6. Press the "Subnet Mask" softkey and enter the subnet mask, for example
255.255.255.0
. The subnet mask consists of four number blocks separated by
dots. Every block contains a maximum of 3 numbers.
If you have entered an invalid IP address or subnet mask, the message "out of
range" is displayed in the status line. The "Edit" dialog box remains open, and you
can start again. If the settings are correct, the configuration is saved, and you are
prompted to restart the instrument.
7. Confirm the displayed message ("Yes" button) to restart the instrument.
Assigning the IP address on the instrument
1. Press the [SETUP] key.
2. Press the "N Remote" softkey.
3. Select the "Network" tab.
4. In the "N Remote" dialog, toggle the "DHCP On/Off" setting to the required
mode.
If DHCP is "Off", you must enter the IP address manually, as described in the fol-
lowing steps.
Note:
When DHCP is changed from "On" to "Off", the previously set IP address
and subnet mask are retrieved.
If DHCP is "On", the IP address of the DHCP server is obtained automatically. The
configuration is saved, and you are prompted to restart the instrument. You can
skip the remaining steps.
Note:
When a DHCP server is used, a new IP address may be assigned each time
the instrument is restarted. This address must first be determined on the instrument
Controlling the R&S
ESR Remotely
