National Instruments GPIB-USB Series User Manual

Chapter 1 GPIB Hardware
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3. You can enter an optional comment to help you identify each device.
4. Confirm your changes and exit the NI Ethernet Device Configuration
utility.
The GPIB-ENET/100 automatically reboots with the new configuration in
effect.
Static IP Parameters
If DHCP is not available, you must provide the GPIB-ENET/100 with
several important network parameters.
• IP address—The unique, computer-readable address of a device on
your network. An IP address typically is represented as four decimal
numbers separated by periods (for example,
130.164.54.215).
Refer to the Choosing a Static IP Address section.
• Subnet mask—A code that helps the network device determine
whether another device is on the same network or a different network.
• Gateway IP—The IP address of a device that acts as a gateway, which
is a connection between two networks. If your network does not have
a gateway, set this parameter to
0.0.0.0.
• DNS Server—The IP address of a network device that stores
hostnames and translates them into IP addresses. If your network does
not have a DNS server, set this parameter to
0.0.0.0.
Choosing a Static IP Address
For a Network Administered by a Network Administrator
If you are adding the GPIB-ENET/100 to an existing Ethernet network, you
must choose IP addresses carefully. Contact your network administrator to
obtain an appropriate static IP address for your GPIB-ENET/100. Also
have the network administrator assign the proper subnet mask, gateway,
and DNS server addresses.
For a Network without a Network Administrator
If you are assembling your own small Ethernet network, you can choose
your own IP addresses. The format of the IP addresses is determined by
the subnet mask. You should use the same subnet mask as the computer
you are using with your GPIB-ENET/100. If your subnet mask is
255.255.255.0, the first three numbers in every IP address on the
network must be the same. If your subnet mask is
255.255.0.0, only the
first two numbers in the IP addresses on the network must match.

National Instruments GPIB-USB Series Specifications

General

Bus Interface	USB
Dimensions	Varies by model
Weight	Varies by model
GPIB Standard	IEEE 488
Operating System	Linux
Compatibility	IEEE 488.1 and IEEE 488.2
Power Supply	Powered via USB

Summary

Important Information and Disclaimers

Critical Product Safety Warning

Important safety warning regarding the use of products in life-support or critical systems.

Compliance and Safety Standards

GPIB Hardware Installation

AT-GPIB/TNT (PnP) Installation

Step-by-step guide for installing the AT-GPIB/TNT (PnP) interface card into a computer.

GPIB-USB Interface Installation

Instructions for installing GPIB-USB interfaces and preventing ground potential issues.

PCI and PCIe GPIB Interface Installation

Guide for installing NI PCIe-GPIB, PCI-GPIB, and PCI-8232 cards into expansion slots.

PCMCIA-GPIB Installation

Steps for installing the PCMCIA-GPIB interface into a PC Card socket.

NI ExpressCard-GPIB Installation

PMC-GPIB Installation

PXI-GPIB and PXI-8232 Installation

GPIB-ENET/100 Installation and Configuration

Details installation, startup, software recognition, and network configuration for GPIB-ENET/100.

GPIB-ENET/1000 Installation and Configuration

Details installation, startup, and network configuration for the GPIB-ENET/1000 device.

GPIB Hardware Specifications

Safety and EMC Compliance

Technical Support and Services

Support Resources and Knowledge Base

Guides users to access technical support, KnowledgeBase, and online forums.