User`s guide

46 Agilent 34980A Mainframe User’s Guide
2 Getting Started
Connecting Over LAN
Selecting the LAN network type
You can connect and configure your 34980A for Site LAN or Isolated
(non- site) LAN operation.
• A Site LAN network is defined as a local area network (LAN) in
which computers and LAN- enabled instruments are connected to a
site LAN (workgroup LAN, Intranet, or enterprise LAN) via optional
routers, hubs, and/or switches.
• An Isolated LAN network is defined as a local area network (LAN) in
which computers and LAN- enabled instruments are not
connected to
a site LAN. Use the crossover cable provided with the 34980A to make
a direct connection between the 34980A and your computer. Crossover
cables are also supported by many newer LAN switches or routers.
The diagrams above show examples of typical site LAN and isolated LAN
networks. Select the LAN network type that you will use to connect the
34980A to your computer. Then follow the corresponding procedures
shown on “Connecting Via Site LAN” on page 47 or “Connecting Via
Isolated (Non- Site) LAN” on page 49.
Example
Switch
Connection
PC
Ethernet Hub or Switch
Example
Direct
Connection
PC
To Site LAN
To Site LAN
Typical Site LAN Networks
Instrument
Instrument Instrument Instrument Instrument
Example
Switch
Connection
Ethernet Hub or Switch
Example
Direct
Connection
CAT5 Crossover Cable
PC
Typical Isolated (Non-Site) LAN Networks
Instrument
PC
Instrument Instrument InstrumentInstrument