Chapter 3
Software Installation and Configuration
GPIB-ENET for MacOS
3-2
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National Instruments Corporation
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MacGPIB.shlb
is a shared library for C programmers developing
applications for the PowerPC platform.
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IBIC 488.2
is an interactive GPIB control utility.
•
NI-488.2 Test
is a software diagnostic utility.
•
The
Update
utility updates the GPIB-ENET firmware. This utility
is contained in the
Ethernet
folder.
•
The
IPassign
utility assigns an IP address to the GPIB-ENET.
This utility is contained in the
Ethernet
folder.
•
GPIB-ENET_EPROM xx
is the GPIB-ENET firmware image, where
xx
stands for the firmware revision number. This file is contained
in the
Ethernet
folder.
•
The
Read Me
file contains the latest updates and corrections to the
manual when appropriate.
Install the Software
The NI-488.2 software for MacOS is distributed in compressed form on
one disk. Installing all of the software requires about 1.5 MB of space
on your hard disk and takes about five minutes.
Install the NI-488.2 software by completing the following steps.
Step 1. Install the NI-488.2 Files and Folders
Caution:
Virus detection software might prevent the installer from copying
important files to the
System Folder
. You must disable or bypass any
virus prevention software before attempting the installation procedure.
To install the NI-488.2 files and folders, complete the following steps.
1.
Insert the NI-488.2 software distribution disk and double-click on
the
NI-488.2 Installer
icon.
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