System Settings  169 
  Press Done to exit the Date and Time settings. The readout in the upper-right 
corner of the FieldFox screen will update accordingly. 
NOTE  Although allowed during entry, year settings higher than 2088 will not be 
changed on the screen. 
LAN Settings 
Configure the LAN settings to be used to communicate with the Data Link 
Software. Learn more at: www.agilent.com/find/fieldfoxsupport.  
 
LAN Settings  
How to configure the LAN settings 
The first three ‘Current...’ settings can NOT be edited. 
  Press System 7 . 
  Then System Configuration. 
  Then LAN. 
  Use the ▲|▼ arrows to select one of the following, then press Edit. 
o  Hostname Change the name that can be used to address the FieldFox if 
your server supports this feature. The default hostname is generated 
automatically.  
o  Obtain IP Choose from: 
o  DHCP - IP Address is assigned dynamically. If your server supports this 
feature, the IP Address for the FieldFox is assigned each time it is started.  
o  Static - Set the IP Address manually. The Address remains until you 
change it. 
o  Static IP Address - Enter the IP Address – including periods - in the format 
nnn.nnn.nnn.nnn 
o  Static Subnet Mask - Enter the Subnet Mask  – including periods - in the 
format nnn.nnn.nnn.nnn 
o  Static Gateway - Enter the Static Gateway  – including periods - in the 
format nnn.nnn.nnn.nnn 
o  Apply Settings Choose from: 
o  Power Up The above settings take effect when the FieldFox is started. 
o  Now The above settings take effect immediately.