National Instruments GPIB Series User Manual

© National Instruments Corporation vii GPIB-ENET/100 for Windows Me/98/95
Contents
About This Manual
Conventions ...................................................................................................................xi
Related Documentation..................................................................................................xii
Chapter 1
Introduction
What You Need to Get Started ......................................................................................1-1
Optional Equipment.......................................................................................................1-2
Optional Hardware ..........................................................................................1-2
Multiple-Computer Software License .............................................................1-2
GPIB-ENET/100 Hardware Overview ..........................................................................1-2
Feature Overview ............................................................................................1-3
LED Overview.................................................................................................1-3
NI-488.2 Overview ........................................................................................................1-4
Time-Saving Development Tools..................................................................................1-5
Chapter 2
Installation
Installing NI-488.2.........................................................................................................2-1
Add GPIB Hardware......................................................................................................2-2
Restart Your System ......................................................................................................2-2
Installing the GPIB-ENET/100 Hardware.....................................................................2-3
Step 1. Record the Serial Number, Ethernet Address,
and Default Hostname ..................................................................................2-3
Step 2. Connect the Cables..............................................................................2-4
Step 3. Switch on Your GPIB-ENET/100.......................................................2-5
Chapter 3
Ethernet Configuration
Using the NI Ethernet Device Configuration Utility .....................................................3-1
Changing the Network Settings.......................................................................3-3
Static IP Parameters.........................................................................................3-5
Choosing a Static IP Address ..........................................................................3-5
For a Network Administered by a Network Administrator ..............3-5
For a Network without a Network Administrator.............................3-6
Verifying the Hostname ..................................................................................3-7

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