Instructions

Table Of Contents
Network Connections
R&S
®
Scope Rider RTH
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If the network supports DHCP, the DHCP server assigns these parameters. It is safe to
establish a connection to the LAN without any previous instrument configuration.
If DHCP is not supported, enter the address information manually (static address).
Note: Risk of network errors. Connection errors can affect the entire network. If your
network does not support DHCP, or if you disable DHCP, make sure to assign valid
address information before connecting the instrument to the LAN. To obtain a valid IP
address, subnet mask, and gateway, contact your network administrator.
MAC Address
Shows the media access control address (MAC address), a physical address and a
unique identifier of the instrument.
14.2 USB connection
The USB device connector is intended to connect a computer directly to the instru-
ment. You need a VISA communication tool installed on the computer to control the
instrument using remote commands.
1. Connect a USB cable to the USB mini-B connector on the right panel of the instru-
ment, and to a computer.
2.
Press the key.
3. Select "USB/LAN".
4. Select "Interface" = "USB".
The instrument shows the connection status.
5. When the computer detects the connected instrument, the drivers are automatically
installed, and a message is displayed.
The drivers are IVI drivers
6. Open the Device Manager on the computer and check if the connected instrument
is shown.
14.3 Web File Browser
If the R&S RTH is connected to a computer via LAN or WLAN (with option R&S RTH-
K200/200US), you can use the web file browser to organize the data that is saved on
the instrument. You can copy files. download files to the computer, upload files to the
instrument, delete and rename files, and create folders..
1. Open a web browser on the computer or mobile device.
2. Type the instrument's host name or IP address in the address field of the browser,
for example, http://10.123.11.234.
Web File Browser