National Instruments GPIB Series User Manual

© National Instruments Corporation 6-1 GPIB-ENET/100 for Windows Me/98/95
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Using Your GPIB-ENET/100
and NI-488.2
This chapter describes how to use the following options available with the
GPIB-ENET/100 and NI-488.2 for Windows Me/98/95:
• NI-488.2 Getting Started Wizard
• Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP)
• Configuration Reset (CFG RESET) switch
• Firmware update utility
NI-488.2 Getting Started Wizard
The NI-488.2 Getting Started Wizard helps you get started with GPIB
instrument communication using the Measurement & Automation
Explorer. To run the NI-488.2 Getting Started Wizard, select
Start»Programs»National Instruments»NI-488.2»Getting Started.
After the NI-488.2 Getting Started Wizard runs the NI-488.2
Troubleshooting Wizard to verify the installation, click Communicate
with your instrument. The Getting Started Wizard then steps you through
communicating with your GPIB instruments via the Measurement &
Automation Explorer.

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