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IM WT5000-02EN
Chapter 15 Ethernet Communication
15.1 Connecting the Instrument to a Network
This section explains how to connect the instrument to a network.
Ethernet Interface Specifications
There is a 1000BASE-T port located on the rear panel of this instrument.
Item
Specifications
Ports
1
Electrical and mechanical specifications
IEEE802.3 compliant, Auto-MDIX
Transmission system
Ethernet(1000BASE-T/100BASE-TX/10BASE-T)
Communication protocol
TCP/IP
Supported services
Server: FTP, remote control (VXI-11, Socket), Modbus/TCP, and
Web
Client: DHCP, DNS, SNTP, FTP (Net Drive)
Connector type
RJ-45 connector
Ethernet port
RJ-45 modular jack
Items Required to Connect the Instrument to a Network
Cable
Use one of the following types of network cable that conforms to the transfer speed of your network.
• A UTP (Unshielded Twisted-Pair) cable
• An STP (Shielded Twisted-Pair) cable