MS2712E/13E User Guide PN: 10580-00251 Rev. T 9-1
Chapter 9 — Web Remote Control
9-1 Introduction
Web Remote Control capabilities are embedded in the Spectrum Master, providing full
instrument control through an HTML-5 compatible browser. Ethernet Option 411 is required.
The ability to remotely monitor and control the instrument from the ground or desk enhances
operator safety and efficiency when conditions make it unsafe or impractical to be close to the
instrument. Login passwords can be used to allow access to authorized users only.
A remote connection terminates when the user logs out or closes the browser, or when the
session time requested at login expires. To prevent multi-user conflicts, only one connection is
permitted at a time. A second user who tries to log in will see a message indicating the
instrument is currently reserved by another client, with the time remaining in their session.
While only one user can have control of the instrument, multiple users can view the same
instrument using a desktop sharing application.
9-2 Setup
You can connect one or more instruments to any computer with HTML-5 compatible browser.
Anritsu strongly recommends using Google Chrome, as other browsers do not fully support
HTML-5. The control device may be a laptop, a desktop computer, or a mobile device,
including a wide range of tablets and smart phones running Android or iOS operating
systems. Note that you cannot download files to an iOS device, for lack of a user-accessible file
system in this environment.
Physical connection is established from the instrument’s Ethernet port directly to the
computer, or to a LAN or a portable Wi-Fi router such as the ZyXEL MWR102 Portable
Router.
LAN Connection
1. Connect the Ethernet port of the Spectrum Master to your LAN.
2. Press Shift followed by System (8).
3. Press the Status submenu key to display the Status window and take note of the
instrument IP address.
Press Esc to close the Status window.
4. If no IP address has been assigned, refer to Appendix B, “LAN and DHCP” for
information on setting an IP address for the instrument. If connecting to another
network, we recommend that you request a static IP address from your network
administrator to avoid duplicate addresses.
Alternatively, you can set the instrument for dynamic IP addressing using DHCP.
Refer to “Ethernet Menu” on page B-2. In a long distance network, however, it may be
difficult or impossible to determine what the current dynamic address is, after the
instrument is in the field.
To Next Page
Loading...
