Remote Control
R&S
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ESR
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Advanced LAN Configuration
The "LAN Configuration > Advanced LAN Configuration" parameters are used as fol-
lows:
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The "Negotiation" configuration field provides different Ethernet speed and duplex
mode settings. In general, the "Auto Detect" mode is sufficient.
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"ICMP Ping" must be enabled to use the ping utility.
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"VXI-11" is the protocol that is used to detect the instrument in the LAN. According
to the standard, LXI devices must use VXI-11 to provide a detection mechanism;
other additional detection mechanisms are permitted.
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mDNS and DNS-SD are two additional protocols: Multicast DNS and DNS Service
Discovery. They are used for device communication in zero configuration networks
working without DNS and DHCP
Ping Client
Ping is a utility that verifies the connection between the LXI-compliant instrument and
another device. The ping command uses the
ICMP
echo request and echo reply pack-
ets to determine whether the LAN connection is functional. Ping is useful for diagnos-
ing IP network or router failures. The ping utility is not password-protected.
To initiate a ping between the LXI-compliant instrument and a second connected
device:
1. Enable "ICMP Ping" on the "Advanced LAN Configuration" page (enabled after an
LCI).
2. Enter the IP address of the second device
without the ping command and with-
out any further parameters
into the "Destination Address" field (e.g.
10.113.10.203
).
3. Select "Submit".
11.2.8
Configuring the Network
After network support has been installed, data can be exchanged between the instru-
ment and other computers, and network printers can be used.
Network operation is only possible if you are authorized to access network resources.
Typical resources are file directories of other computers or even central printers.
Authorization is assigned by the network or server administrator.
Controlling the R&S
ESR Remotely
