Preparing for Use
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User Manual 1173.9463.02 ─ 02
2.5.5 Connecting a LAN Cable
A LAN cable can be connected to a LAN connector of the R&S CMW500. To establish a
LAN connection proceed as follows:
1. Refer to section
and learn how to avoid connection errors.
2. Connect an appropriate LAN cable to a LAN port. Use a commercial RJ-45 cable to
establish a non-dedicated network connection, or a cross-over RJ-45 cable to estab-
lish a dedicated connection between the tester and a single PC.
Dedicated vs. non-dedicated network connections
There are two methods to establish a LAN connection of the R&S CMW500:
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A non-dedicated network (Ethernet) connection from the tester to an existing network
made with an ordinary RJ-45 network cable. The tester is assigned an IP address
and can coexist with a computer and with other hosts on the same network.
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A dedicated network connection between the tester and a single computer made with
a cross-over RJ-45 network cable. The computer must be equipped with a network
adapter and is directly connected to the tester. The use of hubs, switches, or gate-
ways is not needed, however, data transfer is still made using the TCP/IP protocol.
The IP address information is displayed in the
The LAN connectors at the front panel and at the rear panel are configured independently.
Avoid parallel connection
Never use more than one LAN connector to connect the R&S CMW500 in parallel to the
same network as this will result in connection errors.
2.6 Starting the Instrument and Shutting Down
The R&S CMW500 can be controlled in the following alternative ways:
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via the front panel (instruments with display only), see
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with a remote desktop connection through a Local Area Network, see
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With an external monitor in combination with a mouse, see
. Notice that the external monitor should be connected while the instru-
ment is switched off or in standby mode.
To start the R&S CMW500, proceed as follows:
1. Make sure that the tester is connected to the AC power supply and the power switch
on the rear panel is in position I (On).
Starting the Instrument and Shutting Down
