User`s guide

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Connecting Instruments to LAN
Step 1: Select LAN Network Type
Typical Site LAN Networks
In this guide, a site LAN network is defined as a local area network (LAN) in
which LAN-enabled instruments and Windows 98/2000/NT 4.0/Me/XP PCs
are connected to a site LAN (workgroup LAN, Intranet, or enterprise LAN)
via (optional) routers, hubs, and/or switches. This figure shows some
example site LAN networks.
Example Direct
Connection
PC
Instrument
To Site LAN
PC
Instrument Instrument Instrument
Ethernet Hub
or Switch
To Site LAN
Instrument
Example
Switch
Connection