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Software and Network Operation
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14.4.1.1 Connecting the Instrument to the Network
There are two methods to establish a LAN connection to the instrument:
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A non-dedicated network (Ethernet) connection from the instrument to an existing
network made with an ordinary RJ-45 network cable. The instrument is assigned an
IP address and can coexist with a computer and with other hosts on the same net-
work.
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A dedicated network connection (Point-to-point connection) between the instrument
and a single computer made with a (crossover) RJ-45 network cable. The computer
must be equipped with a network adapter and is directly connected to the instrument.
The use of hubs, switches, or gateways is not required, however, data transfer is still
performed using the TCP/IP protocol. An IP address has to be assigned to the instru-
ment and the computer, see chapter 14.4.1.2, "Assigning the IP
Address", on page 377.
Risk of network failure
Before connecting the instrument to the network or configuring the network, consult your
network administrator. Errors may affect the entire network.
► To establish a non-dedicated network connection, connect a commercial RJ-45 cable
to one of the LAN ports.
To establish a dedicated connection, connect a (crossover) RJ-45 cable between the
instrument and a single PC.
If the instrument is connected to the LAN, Windows XP automatically detects the network
connection and activates the required drivers.
The network card can be operated with a 10/100/1000 Mbps Ethernet IEEE 802.3u inter-
face.
14.4.1.2 Assigning the IP Address
Depending on the network capacities, the TCP/IP address information for the instrument
can be obtained in different ways.
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If the network supports dynamic TCP/IP configuration using the Dynamic Host Con-
figuration Protocol (DHCP), all address information can be assigned automatically.
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If the network does not support DHCP, or if the instrument is set to use alternate TCP/
IP configuration, the addresses must be set manually.
By default, the instrument is configured to use dynamic TCP/IP configuration and obtain
all address information automatically. This means that it is safe to establish a physical
connection to the LAN without any previous instrument configuration.
Operation in a Network