User`s guide

Connecting Instruments to LAN

Step 1: Select LAN Network Type

Typical Private LAN Networks

In this guide, a private 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

NOT connected to a site LAN (workgroup LAN, Intranet, or

enterprise LAN). This figure shows some example private LAN networks.

NOTE

For a private LAN you, the designer of the LAN, are the “System

Administrator” for the LAN and are responsible for defining all private

LAN parameters.

Example

Switch

Connection

Instrument

InstrumentInstrument

Ethernet Hub or Switch

Example

Direct

Connection

Instrument

CAT5 Crossover Cable