Section 2: General operation
Models 707B and 708B Switching Matrix Reference Manual
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707B-901-01 Rev. B / January 2015
DHCP Enabled
IP Address
Subnet Mask
Default Gateway
DNS Servers
Set up automatic IP address selection
If you are connecting to a LAN that has a DHCP server or if you have a direct connection between the
instrument and a host computer, you can use automatic IP address selection.
If you select Auto, the instrument attempts to get an IP address from a DHCP server. If this fails, it
reverts to an IP address in the range of 169.254.1.0 through 169.254.254.255.
Both the host computer and the instrument should be set to use automatic LAN configuration.
Though it is possible to have one set to manual configuration, it is more complicated to set up.
To set up automatic IP address selection:
1. Select
Obtain an IP address automatically
.
2. Click
OK
. Close the network settings dialog boxes.
Configure the instrument to obtain an IP address automatically
1. From the front panel of the instrument, press the
MENU
key.
2. Use the navigation wheel to select
LAN > CONFIG >
METHOD
. Press the navigation wheel to
display the METHOD menu.
3. Select
AUTO
. Press the navigation wheel to select AUTO and return to the LAN CONFIG menu.
4. Press the
EXIT
key once to return to the LAN MENU.
5. Select
APPLY
. Press the navigation wheel to apply the setting. The Main Menu is displayed.
Connect the LAN cable
Connect the LAN connector between the rear panel of the instrument and the host computer or
network router. You can use an LAN crossover cable (RJ-45, male/male) or straight-through cable.
The instrument automatically senses which cable you have connected.
The location of the LAN connector on the instrument is shown below.
The TSP-Link connectors will accept a LAN connection, but will not be identified as a LAN and will
not connect properly. Be sure to connect the LAN connector correctly.