Network operation and remote control
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RTO6
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Network operation and remote control
The operating system is the basis of the instrument's firmware, it provides basic func-
tions such as logon, password protection, virus protection, and connection to a net-
work.
In addition to working with the R&S
RTO6 directly, using the touchscreen and the keys,
you can also operate the instrument from a remote PC. Various methods of remote
control are supported:
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Using the web interface in a LAN network
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Using Remote Desktop Connection in a LAN network
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Remote control with SCPI commands
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Setting up a network (LAN) connection
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22.1
Operating system
The R&S
RTO6 has a Windows 10 operating system.
The operating system has been configured according to the instrument's features and
needs. To ensure that the instrument software functions properly, certain rules must be
observed when using the operating system.
Risk of rendering instrument unusable
The instrument is equipped with the Windows operating system. You can install addi-
tional software on the instrument, however, additional software can impair instrument
function. Thus, run only programs that Rohde
&
Schwarz has tested for compatibility
with the instrument software.
The drivers and programs used on the instrument under Windows are adapted to the
instrument. Only install update software released by Rohde
&
Schwarz to modify exist-
ing instrument software.
Changes in the system setup are only required if the network configuration does not
comply with the default settings (see
Chapter 22.2.1, "Connecting the instrument to the
Operating system
