Model 2306-LAN Communications and Firmware Upgrade Instructions
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April
2022
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AUTO-MDIX
The Model 2306-LAN does not support automatic MDIX (medium dependent interface crossover)
feature. However, with an AUTO-MDIX network card, it is possible. We recommend using straight-
through cables to connect the 2306-LAN to switches or routers, and crossover cables to connect the
2306-LAN workstations or servers. Also, if the Model 2306-LAN instrument is connected to a
personal computer, router, ethernet switch, or other devices that contain an enabled AUTO-MDIX
network card, you can use either type of cable.
LAN interface protocols
You can use one of following LAN protocols to communicate with the 2306-LAN instrument.
Port number
Protocol
1024
VXI-11
5025
Raw socket
You can only use one remote interface at a time. Although multiple ethernet connections to the
instrument can be opened, only one can be used to control the instrument at a time.
VXI-11
: Similar to a GPIB cable and supports message boundaries and service requests (SRQs). A VXI-11
driver or VISA software is required.
Raw socket
: Basic ethernet connection that communicates similarly to RS-232 without explicit message
boundaries. The instrument always terminates messages with a line feed. However, binary data may include
bytes that resemble line feed characters and it may be difficult to distinguish between data and line feed
characters.
Programming C# examples
See the following
Raw socket protocol C# example
9) for detail.