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Using the LAN Interface 2
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How to Set a Static IP Address
The DHCP server automates the process of setting up the IP addresses on your network by
default. When the N8211A/N8212A is turned on, it searches for a DHCP server on the
network and selects a “dynamic IP address”. Each time the N8211A/N8212A is rebooted,
the N8211A/N8212A may get a different IP address. To set the N8211A/N8212A to a static
IP address, rather than allowing the DHCP server to select an auto IP address:
1 Using either a Web page or Synthetic Instrument Finder, assign a N8211A/N8212A
instrument IP address that will work with your computer. Refer to “How to Use the
Synthetic Instrument Finder" on page 37.
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2 Connect the N8211A/N8212A in one of the following two configurations:
• Connect a LAN cable from the LAN connector on your PC to an empty connector
on your internal local area network or LAN hub. Connect a LAN cable from the
LAN connector on the rear panel of the N8211A/N8212A to an empty connector
on your internal local area network or LAN hub.
Figure 3 Connecting the PC LAN cable to a company/private LAN to the instrument LAN
• Connect a cross-over cable from the LAN connector on your PC to the LAN
connector on the rear panel of the N8211A/N8212A.
NOTE
For a company wide network, your system administrator will have to assign an IP address
that is compatible with your PC. If you have a private LAN network or a direct connection
from your PC to the instrument, you can assign the IP address.