Rohde & Schwarz FSW13, User Manual

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Getting Started
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3.1.5 Setting Up a Network (LAN) Connection
The R&S FSW is equipped with a network interface and can be connected to an Ether-
net LAN (local area network). Provided the appropriate rights have been assigned by
the network administrator and the Windows firewall configuration is adapted accord-
ingly, the interface can be used, for example:
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To transfer data between a controlling device and the test device, e.g. in order 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 3.1.5.1, "Connecting the Instrument to the Network" , on page 33
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chapter 3.1.5.2, "Assigning the IP Address" , on page 34
Note that only user accounts with administrator rights can configure LAN networks.
LXI
The R&S FSW complies with LXI Class C. LXI gives you direct access to the LAN set-
tings described below.
For further information on the LXI interface refer to chapter 10.4.4, "LXI Settings" ,
on page 655.
3.1.5.1 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. An IP address has to be
assigned to the instrument and the computer, see
chapter 3.1.5.2, "Assigning the
IP Address" , on page 34.
Note: As the R&S FSW uses a 1 GBit LAN, a crossover cable is not necessary
(due to Auto-MDI(X) functionality).
Preparing for Use