National Instruments GPIB Series User Manual

© National Instruments Corporation 1-1 GPIB-ENET/100 for Windows Me/98/95
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Introduction
This chapter lists what you need to get started and optional equipment
you can order, and briefly describes the GPIB-ENET/100 hardware and
NI-488.2 for Windows Me/98/95.
What You Need to Get Started
Before you install your GPIB-ENET/100 hardware and NI-488.2 for
Windows Me/98/95, make sure you have all of the following items:
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Windows Me/98/95 installed on your computer
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TCP/IP protocol installed on your computer
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GPIB-ENET/100, which is included in your kit
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GPIB-ENET/100 power supply, which is included in your kit
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One of the following power cords, which is included in your kit:
– U.S. standard power cord
– Switzerland power cord
– Australian power cord
– Universal European power cord
– North American power cord
– U.K. power cord
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The NI-488.2 for Windows CD, which is included in your kit
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One of the following Category 5 twisted-pair network cables, which
you can purchase from National Instruments:
– Straight-through cable for connecting the GPIB-ENET/100 to a
network hub
– Cross-over cable for connecting the GPIB-ENET/100 directly to
a computer’s network interface card (NIC)

National Instruments GPIB Series Specifications

General

Bus Interface	GPIB (IEEE 488)
Operating Systems Supported	Windows, Linux, macOS
Weight	Varies by model
Form Factor	PCI, PCIe, USB
Number of GPIB Ports	1
Software Support	NI-488.2 driver
Compatibility	IEEE 488.1, IEEE 488.2
Connector Type	24-pin IEEE 488 connector
Power Requirements	Varies by model (e.g., USB bus-powered or external power)
Dimensions	Varies by model
Data Transfer Rate	Up to 8 MB/s