Preparing the Analyzer for Use
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1.6 Remote Operation in a LAN
A LAN connection is used to integrate the analyzer into a home/company network. This
offers several applications, e.g.:
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Transfer data between a controller and the analyzer, e.g. in order run a remote control
program.
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Control the measurement from a remote computer using the Remote Desktop appli-
cation.
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Use external network devices (e.g. printers).
Virus protection
An efficient virus protection is a prerequisite for secure operation in the network. Never
connect your analyzer to an unprotected network because this may cause damage to the
instrument software.
To establish the connection proceed as follows:
1. Press the Windows button and open Windows XP's control panel.
2. Select System and open the Remote tab in the System Properties dialog. Enable
Allow users to connect remotely to this computer.
3. Assign an IP address to the analyzer following the directions below and connect the
analyzer to the network as described in Connecting a LAN Cable.
4. Create a Remote Desktop Connection using the analyzer's IP address.
Password protection
The analyzer uses a user name and password as credentials for remote access. In the
factory configuration, "instrument" is preset for both the user name and the password. To
protect the analyzer from unauthorized access, it is recommended to change the factory
setting.
LXI compliance
The analyzer complies with LXI class C. LXI gives you direct access to the LAN settings
described in the following sections; see "LXI Configuration" in your analyzer's help sys-
tem.
1.6.1 Assigning an IP Address
Depending on the network capacities, the TCP/IP address information for the analyzer
can be obtained in different ways.
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If the network supports dynamic TCP/IP configuration using the Dynamic Host Con-
figuration Protocol (DHCP), all address information can be assigned automatically.
Remote Operation in a LAN
