Preparing for Use
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CMW500
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User Manual 1173.9463.02 ─ 02
"Remote Desktop" also provides access to all of the applications, files, and network
resources of the R&S CMW500.
To set up a "Remote Desktop" connection, proceed as follows:
1. Access the operating system by pressing the Windows key on the external keyboard
or the SYS key on the front panel (only instruments with display). Open Windows
XP's control panel.
2. Select "System" and open the "Remote" tab in the "System Properties" dialog. Enable
"Allow users to connect remotely to this computer".
3. Assign an IP address to the tester, see
4. Connect the tester to the network as described in
5. Create a
using the tester's IP address. You can also
use other utilities providing remote PC access, e.g. VNC.
6. Set up your remote computer (integrated in the LAN) to use "Remote Desktop" and
create the "Remote Desktop" connection to the tester.
2.7.3 Windows Firewall Settings
A firewall protects an instrument by preventing unauthorized users from gaining access
to it through a network. In the default configuration of the R&S CMW500 the firewall is
enabled.
Some actions require a different firewall configuration, e.g.:
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To transfer data with other hosts in the LAN, you have to allow "File and Printer
Sharing".
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To open a LAN-based remote control channel, you have to disable the firewall.
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To transfer waveform files generated on an external PC using WinIQSIM2, you have
to disable the firewall.
To change the firewall settings proceed as follows:
1. Access the operating system by pressing the Windows key on the external keyboard
or the SYS key on the front panel (only instruments with display). Open Windows
XP's control panel.
2. Select "Windows Firewall". Open the "Exceptions" tab in the "Windows Firewall" dia-
log to enable "File and Printer Sharing". Open the "General" tab to enable or disable
the firewall.
For detailed information about the firewall refer to the Windows XP help system.
Remote Operation in a LAN
