Tektronix RTX130B, Service Manual

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RTX130B QAM & VSB RF Signal Generator Service Manual
3-1
Performance Verification
This section provides procedures to verify the performance and functionality of
the RTX130B.
Connecting to a Network
The RTX130B has a LAN (10/100/1000 Base--T) port on the rear panel for
Ethernet communications.
This section provides instructions for connecting the RTX130B to a single PC or
a network and setting the network parameters for the LAN port.
The RTX130B uses the rear--panel LAN port to communicate with a PC/
MTS400. Use one of the following methods to connect the RTX130B to your
PC/MTS400:
H
If you are connecting the RTX130B directly to a single PC, use a crossover
Ethernet cable to connect between the LAN port on the RTX130B and the
Ethernet port on the PC. If you need to construct your own crossover cable,
the following figure shows the pin connections to change on a straight cable
to produce a crossover cable.
Figure 3-1: Pin connections for a crossover Ethernet cable
H
If you are connecting the RTX130B to your local Ethernet network, use a
straight Ethernet cable to connect between the LAN port on the RTX130B
and the Ethernet hub port of your local network. By connecting to an
Ethernet network, you can access the RTX130B using any PC on the
network.
Connecting the RTX130B
to your PC/MTS400