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Spectrum Rider FPH
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The DHCP is off by default. Turn it on like this:
1. In the "Instrument Setup" dialog box, select the "DHCP" item.
2. Select "DHCP" to "On" to activate the DHCP.
The R&S Spectrum Rider is now allocated an IP address and the subnet mask by
the DHCP server. This can take several seconds.
The IP address and subnet mask are automatically set in the corresponding input
fields and are no longer available for editing.
Configure the R&S InstrumentView software with the IP address and subnet
mask as defined by the DHCP server. For more information, see
4.8.2
USB Connection
Alternatively, you can connect the R&S Spectrum Rider to the PC with a USB
cable. The
is located behind a protective cap on the right side
of the R&S Spectrum Rider.
When you connect the R&S Spectrum Rider to a computer for the first time, Win-
dows tries to install the new hardware automatically. The required drivers are
installed along with the R&S InstrumentView software package.
When the drivers have been found on your system and the hardware has been
successfully installed, Windows shows a corresponding message.
1. Connect the R&S Spectrum Rider via the mini USB port to your computer.
2. Start the R&S InstrumentView on the PC.
3. Select the "USB" tab in the screen layout.
Connecting the R&S Spectrum Rider to a PC