Preparing For Use
R&S
®
ESRP
42
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Windows Operating System
The instrument contains the Windows
7 operating system which has been config-
ured according to the instrument's features and needs. Changes in the system
setup are only required when peripherals like a keyboard or a printer are installed
or if the network configuration does not comply with the default settings. After the
R&S
ESRP is started, the operating system boots and the instrument firmware is
started automatically.
Tested software
The drivers and programs used on the instrument under Windows
7 are adapted
to the instrument. Only install update software released by Rohde
&
Schwarz to
modify existing instrument software.
You can install additional software on the instrument; however, additional soft-
ware can impair instrument function. Thus, run only programs that
Rohde
&
Schwarz has tested for compatibility with the instrument software.
The following program packages have been tested:
●
Symantec Endpoint Security – virus-protection software
●
FileShredder - for reliable deletion of files on the hard disk
Service packs and updates
Microsoft regularly creates security updates and other patches to protect Win-
dows-based operating systems. They are released through the Microsoft Update
website and associated update server. Update instruments using Windows regu-
larly, especially instruments that connect to a network.
Firewall settings
A firewall protects an instrument by preventing unauthorized users from gaining
access to it through a network. Rohde
&
Schwarz highly recommends using the
firewall on your instrument. Rohde
&
Schwarz instruments are shipped with the
Windows firewall enabled. All ports and connections for remote control are
enabled.
Note that changing firewall settings requires administrator rights.
Windows Operating System
