Configuring for a Crossover LAN

To set up your system for a crossover LAN connection (direct connection between a PC and instrument), do the following:

Configure the PC 

  1. From your PC's Control Panel, double-click Network Connections > Local Area Connection.

  2. In the Local Area Connection Properties dialog box, highlight Internet Protocol (TCP/IP). Ensure that the check box remains selected.

  3. Click Properties.

  4. Select Use the following IP address (radio selection).

  5. Enter 1 once for each of the four areas that make up the IP address. After your entries, the IP address should show 1.1.1.1.

  6. Click the Subnet mask entry field; an address appears.

  7. Click OK to accept the configuration.

  8. Close the Local Area Connection Properties dialog box.

  9. Close the Network Connections window.

To Reconfigure for a LAN Connection

  1. Reconnect the LAN cable.

  2. From your PC's Control Panel, click Network Connections > Local Area Connection.

  3. In the Local Area Connection Status dialog box, click Properties.

  4. In the Local Area Connection Properties dialog box, highlight Internet Protocol (TCP/IP). Ensure that the check box remains selected.

  5. Click Properties.

  6. Select the Obtain an IP address automatically option or enter your system IP address.

  7. Click OK to accept the configuration.

  8. Close the Local Area Connection Properties dialog box.

  9. Close the Local Area Connection Status dialog box and the Network Connections window.

Configure the Signal Generator 

  1. Turn on the signal generator.

  2. Use the appropriate key-press sequence for the signal generator you are using:

    EXG or MXG: Utility > I/O Config > LAN Setup > Manual Config Settings > IP Address

  3. Record the current IP address.

  4. Enter 1.1.1.2 as the new IP address.

  5. Press Enter > Proceed with Reconfiguration > Confirm Change.

    The signal generator reboots, completing the LAN reconfiguration.

Configuring Additional Instruments

To configure additional instruments, such as a spectrum analyzer, increment the IP address for each additional instrument by one. For example, use 1.1.1.3 as the IP address for a third instrument and 1.1.1.4 for a fourth instrument. Refer to the user documentation of the instrument you want to add for specific crossover configuration information.