Preparing for Use
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CMW500
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User Manual 1173.9463.02 ─ 02
Risks of changing the firewall settings
Disabling the firewall or allowing exceptions may make your instrument more vulnerable
to viruses and intruders.
It is recommend to restore the default firewall configuration after completing a task which
requires modified settings.
2.8 Windows XP
The R&S CMW500 is equipped with a Windows XP operating system which has been
configured according to the instrument's features and needs. Changes in the system
configuration can be necessary in order to:
●
establish a LAN connection, see
●
customize the properties of the external accessories connected to the R&S CMW500,
see
Connecting External Accessories
●
call up additional software tools
Configuration of the operating system, updates
The operating system is adapted to the R&S CMW500. To avoid impairment of instrument
functions, only change the settings described in this documentation. Existing software
must be modified only with update software released by Rohde & Schwarz. Likewise,
only programs authorized by Rohde & Schwarz for use on the instrument must be exe-
cuted.
Files in D:\Rohde-Schwarz\CMW
This directory contains files that are part of the R&S CMW500 installation. To avoid
impairment of instrument functions, always use functions offered by the instrument to
modify or delete files in directory
D:\Rohde-Schwarz\CMW
and its subdirectories.
Never use other programs e.g. the Explorer to modify or delete files in this directory.
The desktop of the operating system is accessed by pressing the SYS key on the front
panel (only instruments with display) or the Windows key + D on the external keyboard.
All necessary settings can be accessed from the "Start" menu, in particular from the
"Control Panel".
Windows XP
