Rohde & Schwarz FPL1000 Series, User Manual

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4.1.5 Setting Up a Network (LAN) Connection
A LAN connection is the prerequisite for all network operations. The LAN connection
settings can be configured directly in the Windows operating system, or with LXI (LAN
eXtension for Instruments).
The R&S FPL1000 is equipped with a network interface and can be connected to an
Ethernet LAN (local area network). Provided the network administrator has assigned
you the appropriate rights and adapted the Windows firewall configuration, you can use
the interface, for example:
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To transfer data between a controlling device and the test device, e.g. to run a
remote control program.
See chapter "Remote Control".
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To access or control the measurement from a remote computer using the "Remote
Desktop" application (or a similar tool)
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To connect external network devices (e.g. printers)
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To transfer data from a remote computer and back, e.g. using network folders
This section describes how to configure the LAN interface. It includes the following top-
ics:
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Chapter 4.1.5.1, "Connecting the Instrument to the Network" , on page 27
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Chapter 4.1.5.2, "Assigning the IP Address" , on page 28
Note that only user accounts with administrator rights can configure LAN networks.
LXI
The R&S FPL1000 supports the LXI core features. LXI gives you direct access to the
LAN settings described below.
For further information on the LXI interface, refer to Chapter 6.4.2.4, "LXI Settings" ,
on page 205.
4.1.5.1 Connecting the Instrument to the Network
There are two methods to establish a LAN connection to the instrument:
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A non-dedicated network (Ethernet) connection from the instrument to an existing
network made with an ordinary RJ-45 network cable. The instrument 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 (Point-to-point connection) between the instru-
ment and a single computer made with a (crossover) RJ-45 network cable. The
computer must be equipped with a network adapter and is directly connected to the
instrument. The use of hubs, switches, or gateways is not required, however, data
transfer is still performed using the TCP/IP protocol. You must assign an IP
address to the instrument and the computer, see
Chapter 4.1.5.2, "Assigning the IP
Address" , on page 28.
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