Operating the Instrument in a LAN
R&S
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ETL
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9
Operating the Instrument in a LAN
The R&S
ETL is equipped with a network interface and can be connected to an Ether-
net LAN (local area network). The network card operates with a 10
MHz Ethernet IEEE
802.3 or a 100
MHz Ethernet IEEE 802.3u interface. The TCP/IP network protocol and
the associated network services are preconfigured.
To be able to exchange data within a local area network (LAN), every computer or
R&S
ETL that is connected must have a unique IP address or a unique computer
name. Access between different users is managed with access authorizations.
Provided the appropriate rights have been assigned and the Window firewall configura-
tion is adapted accordingly, the interface can be used e.g. for transferring data, printing
on network printers, operating/controlling the R&S
ETL from a remote computer.
To use network resources, access must be granted. To share files on the R&S
ETL
with other network users, access to R&S
ETL resources, e.g. the hard drives, must
also be granted. All these administration tasks are normally performed by a network
administrator. For details, refer to the Windows documentation. Contact your network
administrator for access authorizations.
User name and password of the R&S
on page 52. The user name is used for auto login, access authorization and
remote operation.
For further information on networks, refer to the user manual or the help.
9.1
Computer Name
Default computer name
The default computer name is composed as follows:
<instrument short name>-<serial number>
Example: ETL-100104
The serial number consists of 6 digits and is printed on the cabinet of the R&S
ETL.
To read out the computer name
If the R&S
ETL has a default computer name, the computer name is displayed in the
title bar of the application. If no default computer name is displayed, do the following:
1. Press the [SETUP] key.
2. Press the "General Setup" softkey.
3. Press the "Network Address" softkey.
The submenu is displayed.
4. Press the "Computer Name" softkey.
Computer Name
