Models 707B and 708B Switching Matrix Reference Manual
Section 2: General operation
707B-901-01 Rev. A / August 2010
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Using the web interface
Introduction
The Model 707B or 708B web interface allows you to review instrument status, control the instrument,
and upgrade the instrument over a LAN connection.
The instrument web page resides in the firmware of the instrument. Changes you make through the
web interface are immediately made in the instrument.
All examples in this manual can be run through the
(on page 2-81) page of the
instrument web interface.
Connect to the instrument web interface
To connect to the instrument web interface, you must have an LAN connection from the computer to
the instrument. See
(on page 2-36) and follow the instructions in
(on page 2-36).
The web interface requires the web browser plug-in Sun Java Runtime Environment Version 6 or
higher. Installation files are available from
(http://www.java.com/en/download/manual.jsp).
The ActiveX control and Java applets are installed from the instrument but, depending on the browser
security settings, they may require the users permission to be downloaded and installed.
After the instrument is connected and Java is installed, to connect to the instrument:
1. Open an internet browser, such as Windows Internet Explorer (v6.0 or higher only).
2. In the Address box, enter the IP address of the instrument (to find the IP address, from the front
panel of the instrument, select
MENU
>
LAN
>
STATUS
>
IP-ADDRESS
).
The Home page of the instrument web interface is displayed.
Web interface home page
The home page of the instrument web interface gives you basic information about the instrument,
including:
•
The model, serial number, firmware revision, raw socket, and LXI information
•
A list of slots and the switch cards installed in each slot
•
An ID button to help you locate the instrument