User manual

G1369A LAN Interface User Manual 9
Introduction - Around your LAN Interface 1
Introduction to the LAN Interface
LAN control - what exactly does it do?
In its simplest form…
• control of your instrument and acquires data “remotely” from your desktop
(easier access),
• a direct replacement for GP-IB (HP-IB) interface protocol,
• allows your instrument to be placed anywhere on the laboratory/corporate
network,
• improves lab “ergonomics” (better organization),
LAN Interface - what has to be done?
• install LAN Interface into the instrument
• install network interface card (NIC) into PC (if not already pre-installed or
on-board).
• connect to instrument
• direct with cross-over cable or
• to HUB with twisted pair cable
• configure instrument on LAN