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Using LAN
Preparing to Use a LAN
13. Using LAN
Preparing to Use a LAN
Setting up LAN connections
Before connecting the instrument to a LAN, you need to set an IP address (a unique
address assigned to a device to uniquely identify it over the LAN), a gateway IP address
(the IP address of a routing device that connects the LAN to other physical networks), a
sub-net mask (a numerical value used to determine whether to route communications
through the gateway), and a computer name (a unique name assigned to a device to identify
it over the LAN).
NOTE Obtain the proper settings for IP address, gateway address, sub-net mask, and computer
name from your network administrator.
NOTE If your network does not need to be connected to devices on different physical networks,
you usually do not need to set the gateway IP address or the sub-net mask.
NOTE For your specified IP address, gateway IP address, sub-net mask, and computer name to
take effect, you need to reboot the 4287A (turn it off and back on).
Setting the IP address, gateway IP address, and sub-net mask
To set the IP address, gateway IP address, and sub-net mask, follow these steps:
Step 1. Press the
[System] key on the front panel.
Step 2. From the softkey menu along the right-hand edge of the screen, select the softkey labeled
LAN SETUP by pressing the or key. Then, press the key.
Step 3. From the softkey menu along the right-hand edge of the screen, select the softkey labeled
SETUP IP ADDRESS by pressing the or key. Then, press the key.
Step 4. A configuration window appears, where you can set the IP address, gateway IP address,
and sub-net mask. Select each item by moving the cursor with the key and enter the
desired value through numeric keys. Finally, move the cursor to the [OK] button
(highlighted when the cursor is placed over it) and press the key.