Other topics about Setting Control Functions
You can access the web page installed in the E4982A by using the hypertext transfer protocol (http) and the E4982A's IP address from the external PC's web browser. This function is called an web-enabled analyzer. Through the built-in web page, you can control the E4982A remotely and display the measurement screen on external PCs.
The following browsers are recommended:
Internet Explorer 8.0 and later
To use web server, you have to configure the E4982A's network correctly. For detailed information on configuration and notes, see Configuring the Network.
Enable the web server for the E4982A so that it may allow access from an external PC. Follow these steps:
Press System > Network Setup > Enable [ON].
Press System > Network Setup > Mode > Web Server.
Execute web browser on your PC.
Check IP address of the E4982A by pressing System > Misc Setup > Network Setup > LAN Dialog....
Enter IP address of the E4982A in the address bar and press Enter.
Click View & Modify Configuration.
Click Modify Configuration. Modifying this setup affects the Windows Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) property.
Enter the password (Default: "Keysight") in the Password field and click Login
Browser Web Control function allows you to control your E4982A from web browser. This function is executed by the VNC server.
The following is a description of how to start the VNC server configuration. Visit the web site at http://www.realvnc.com for information on the password setting procedure and VNC server.
Press System.
Click Network Setup > VNC Server Configuration... to start the VNC Server Properties.
To restrict external access, set a password for the VNC server configuration. The default password at factory shipment is blank.
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