Network operation and remote control
R&S
®
SMM100A
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With the configuration in the example, you can reach the instrument from a great dis-
tance, since the WLAN router acts as an additional access point.
12.10.3.1
Using a VNC app
Using a
VNC App
enables the smart device to access the R&S
SMM100A via WLAN.
The VNC Apps are available from various manufacturers of the smart devices.
The list of supported devices is different according to the smart device.
1. Refer to the manufacturer's website to find out whether a VNC App is available for
your device, and how it is installed.
2. In the network, establish the connection of the WLAN router to the LAN router.
We assume the connection of the LAN router and the R&S
SMM100A and their
configuration in the LAN.
3. Configure the WLAN router according to the manufacturer's instructions.
4. Install the required
VNC App
on your smart device.
5. On the smart device, start the
VNC App
.
6. In the address field, enter the IP address of the instrument.
A log-on dialog opens and requests the password for the VNC connection.
7. Enter the password to establish the remote access.
The default user name and password is
instrument
.
Chapter 11.5.5, "How to prevent unauthorized access"
After the connection is established, the current screen of the signal generator is
displayed and the instrument can be remotely operated.
12.10.3.2
Using a web browser with HTML5
The R&S
SMM100A supports remote operation from a smart device via VNC with any
HTML5 compliant web browser, like Internet Explorer, Firefox, Google Chrome, or
Safari for instance.
To operate the instrument remotely via a web browser, proceed as follows:
1. In the web browser enter the IP address of the instrument, e.g.
http://10.113.1.151
.
2. Type the instrument IP address in the address field of the web browser on your PC,
e.g.
http://10.113.1.151
The VNC authentication screen appears.
3. Enter the password and confirm with "OK".
The default password is
instrument
.
Operating the R&S
SMM100A remotely using VNC