Specifications
Making Your First Measurements
Connecting USB, GPIB or LAN
Chapter 238
Static IP
In static mode you must set up the IP Address, Subnet Mask, and
Default Gateway that is compatible with your network infrastructure. If
it is not correctly setup, the Test Set is not be visible on your network.
If you configure an invalid IP Address or an IP address that is used by
another device or host, an error message is generated. This error can
be read by pressing
System, .
1. Using standard LAN cables, connect both the computer and the
Test Set to LAN outlets.
2. Turn on the Test Set.
Press
System, to display the Communications page.
Figure 2- 19 Typical Communications Screen, Entering LAN Data
3. Use the arrow keys and
Select to disable the DHCP Enabled
setting.
4. Obtain appropriate IP Address, Subnet Mask and Default Gateway
values from your LAN administrator. Values can range between
0.0.0.0 and 255.255.255.255.
5. Use the arrow keys and numeric keypad to set the IP Address,
Subnet Mask and Default Gateway. After each field’s entry, press
the softkey.
6. Press the
softkey.
The Status Reporting Field changes to display Network Ready.
7. Configure the Connection Expert, refer to “Configuring the
Connection Expert” on page 36.
Show Errors
Comms
Status Reporting
Field
DHCP Enabled
Check
IP Address
Fields
Enter & Tab
Restart Network