National Instruments USRP-2900

GETTING STARTED GUIDE
USRP-2900/2901
USRP Software Defined Radio Device
This document explains how to install, configure, and test the following USRP devices:
• USRP-2900 Software Defined Radio Device
• USRP-2901 Software Defined Radio Device
The USRP-2900/2901 can send and receive signals for use in various communications
applications. This device ships with the NI-USRP instrument driver, which you can use to
program the device.
Contents
Verifying the System Requirements..........................................................................................2
Unpacking the Kit..................................................................................................................... 2
Verifying the Kit Contents................................................................................................ 3
Environmental Guidelines.........................................................................................................3
Environmental Characteristics.......................................................................................... 4
Installing the Software.............................................................................................................. 4
Installing the Software Using NI Package Manager.........................................................4
Installing the Software Using the Driver Download Page................................................4
Installing USRP-2900/2901 Devices........................................................................................ 5
Configuring the Device.............................................................................................................5
Confirming the USB Connection......................................................................................5
Changing the Device ID....................................................................................................6
Programming the USRP-2900/2901......................................................................................... 8
NI-USRP Instrument Driver............................................................................................. 8
NI-USRP Examples and Lessons......................................................................................8
Verifying the Device Connection (Optional).................................................................... 9
Troubleshooting...................................................................................................................... 10
Why Doesn't the USRP Device Appear in MAX?..........................................................10
Why Doesn't the USRP Device Appear in the NI-USRP Configuration Utility?...........10
Front Panels and Connectors...................................................................................................11
Direct Connections to the Device....................................................................................11
USRP-2900 Front Panel, Back Panel, and LEDs............................................................11
USRP-2901 Front Panel, Back Panel, and LEDs............................................................13
Where to Go Next................................................................................................................... 16
Worldwide Support and Services............................................................................................ 16

National Instruments USRP-2900 Specifications

General

Brand	National Instruments
Model	USRP-2900
Category	Radio
Language	English

Summary

Verifying System Requirements

Unpacking the Kit

Verifying Kit Contents

Installing the Software

Installing the Software Using NI Package Manager

Installing the Software Using the Driver Download Page

Installing USRP-29002901 Devices

Configuring the Device

Confirming the USB Connection

Verify the USRP device is correctly connected to the host computer via USB.

Changing the Device ID

Modify the unique identifier for a USRP device in the NI-USRP Configuration Utility.

Programming the USRP-29002901

NI-USRP Instrument Driver

Troubleshooting

Why Doesnt the USRP Device Appear in MAX?

Troubleshoot issues where the USRP device is not recognized in Measurement & Automation Explorer (MAX).

Why Doesnt the USRP Device Appear in the NI-USRP Configuration Utility?