Instrument Setup
R&S
®
FPC
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Connecting the R&S
FPC to a WLAN
Instead of connecting to a LAN, you can also connect the R&S
FPC to a Wi-Fi network.
You can use the Wi-Fi functionality to connect the R&S
FPC to a hotspot (for example
a router or mobile device configured as a hotspot) and operate it remotely.
1. Press the "Setup" key to open the setup menu.
2. Select the "Instrument Setup" menu item to open the instrument setup dialog box.
3. Turn on the Wi-Fi functionality with the "WiFi" menu item in the "WiFi" category.
4. Select the "Scan WiFi Networks" menu item from the "WiFi" category.
The R&S
FPC opens a dialog box that contains a list of all available Wi-Fi net-
works.
5. Select the network you would like to connect to.
The R&S
FPC asks you to enter a password to access the network.
(In case of an open or public Wi-Fi, a password is not required. Using an open Wi-
Fi poses security risks, however, so be cautious when connecting to an open Wi-
Fi.)
6. Enter the password of the Wi-Fi network.
Tip:
Regulatory information. You can view all regulations the R&S
FPC complies
with by selecting the "Regulatory Information" menu item.
9.3
Date and Time
Remote commands required to configure the date and time:
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Chapter 19.5, "System Configuration"
The R&S
FPC has an internal system clock. A time stamp is added to various applica-
tions (for example when you create a file like a screenshot).
Setting the date
1. Press the "Setup" key to open the setup menu.
2. Select the "Instrument Setup" menu item to open the instrument setup dialog box.
3. Select the "Set Date" menu item in the "Date and Time" category.
4. Enter the date you want with the numeric keys.
you have selected.
If you enter an invalid date, the R&S
FPC highlights the invalid part and does not
accept the input until you enter a valid date.
Setting the system time
1. Press the "Setup" key to open the setup menu.
Date and Time
