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Connecting Instruments to LAN 5
Agilent Connectivity Guide 93
Directly Connect Instrument to Computer
This is the simplest possible network topology. One instrument connects
directly to the computer with no other devices on the network.
Typically, this requires a cross-over network cable; however, either the
instrument or computer could support Auto-MDIX which automatically
establishes the correct sense of the cable.
• This topology:
• Does not require LAN configuration.Only one LAN instrument
can connect to the PC’s NIC.
• Allows you to configure the instrument prior to installing it on a
different LAN.
• Does not allow LXI Compliant instruments access to their
manufacturer's web site for updates.
• Typically, the PC does not run DCHP.
• Other non-LAN instruments (GP-IB, USB, etc.) can connect to
the PC.
Figure 22 Direct Connect