Specifications

Making Your First Measurements
Connecting USB, GPIB or LAN
Chapter 2 35
DHCP Mode
In DHCP mode the IP Address, Subnet Mask and Default Gateway
values are obtained automatically from the server. When you use DHCP
you cannot configure the IP Address, Subnet Mask or Default Gateway
values from the front panel.
1. Using standard LAN cables, connect both the computer and the
Test Set to LAN outlets.
2. Turn on the power to the Test Set.
3. Press
System, to display the Communications page. Ensure
that DHCP Enabled, is checked. If unchecked it can be enabled,
using the arrow keys and the
Select key. Shown in Figure 2-16.
4. Press the softkey.
The status reporting field of the Test Set displays Network
Initializing changing to Network Ready.
The IP Address, Subnet Mask and Default Gateway are populated
and greyed out. See Figure 2-16.
NOTE If the DHCP server cannot be found on your network, the Test Set
returns to static mode. The Status Reporting Field displays DHCP
rollover to static IP. If this happens, refer to “Static IP” on page 38.
Figure 2- 16 Typical Communications Display with DHCP Enabled
Comms
Restart Network
DHCP Enabled
Status Reporting
Field
IP Address Fields
(greyed out)
Check