Getting Started
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used with a Rohde & Schwarz instrument, it is also recommended that anti-virus soft-
ware be installed on the instrument. While Rohde & Schwarz does NOT recommend
running anti-virus software in the background ("on- access" mode) on Windows-based
instruments, due to potentially degrading instrument performance, it does recommend
running it during non-critical hours.
For details and recommendations, see the Rohde & Schwarz White Paper "Malware
Protection" available at
http://www.rohde-schwarz.com/appnote/1EF73
3.1.2.2
Service Packs and Updates
Microsoft regularly creates security updates and other patches to protect Windows-
based operating systems. These are released through the Microsoft Update website
and associated update server. Instruments using Windows, especially those that con-
nect to a network, should be updated regularly.
For more details and information on configuring automatic updates see the R&S White
Paper "Malware Protection" (available at
http://www.rohde-schwarz.com/appnote/
).
3.1.2.3
Login
Windows
7 requires that users identify themselves by entering a user name and pass-
word in a login window. By default, the R&S
FSW provides two user accounts: an
administrator account ("Instrument") with unrestricted access to the computer/domain,
and a standard user account ("NormalUser") with limited access. In both cases the ini-
tial password is
894129
. Note that this password is very weak, and it is recommended
that you change the password for both users after initial login. You can change the
password in Windows
7 for any user at any time via "Start > Control Panel > User
Accounts".
Secure User Mode
If the secure user mode option (R&S
FSW-K33) is installed, an additional account is
provided: the "SecureUser", also with the password
894129
.
When the secure user mode is activated the first time after installation, the user is
prompted to change the passwords for all user accounts in order to improve system
security.
For details see
chapter 3.1.7, "Protecting Data Using the Secure User Mode"
For the administrator account, an automatic login function is active by default. If activa-
ted, login is carried out automatically for the administrator (with full access) in the back-
ground when the R&S
FSW is started, without having to enter a password.
Some administrative tasks require administrator rights (e.g. the configuration of a LAN
network). Refer to the description of the basic instrument setup (SETUP menu) to find
out which functions are affected.
Preparing for Use
