GETTING STARTED GUIDE
NI USRP-29xx
Universal Software Radio Peripheral
This document explains how to install, configure, and test the National Instruments universal
software radio peripheral (USRP) 2920, 2921, 2922, 2930, 2932, 2940R, 2942R, 2943R,
2950R, 2952R, or 2953R (NI 29xx) device. The
NI USRP-29xx 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.
To access NI USRP-29xx documentation, navigate to Start»All Programs»
National Instruments»NI-USRP»Documentation.
Contents
Electromagnetic Compatibility Guidelines...............................................................................2
Quick Start Steps.......................................................................................................................3
Verifying the System Requirements.........................................................................................4
Unpacking the Kit.....................................................................................................................4
Preparing the Environment.......................................................................................................4
Verifying the Kit Contents........................................................................................................5
Other Required Items........................................................................................................5
Optional Items...................................................................................................................6
Installing the Software..............................................................................................................7
Installing NI 29xx Devices.......................................................................................................7
Configuring NI 29xx Devices...................................................................................................8
Setting Up the Network (Ethernet Only)..........................................................................8
Using the Optional NI ExpressCard Slot - MXI Express Interface Kit for USRP
RIO to Connect to a Laptop Computer.....................................................................12
Using the Optional NI PCIe - MXI Express Interface Kit for USRP RIO to
Connect to a Desktop Computer...............................................................................13
Using the Optional NI PXIe - MXI Express Interface Kit for USRP RIO to
Connect to a PXI Express Chassis............................................................................13
Updating Device Firmware and FPGA Images......................................................................14
Updating USRP N2xx/NI 29xx Firmware and FPGA Images.......................................14
Updating USRP2 Firmware and FPGA Images..............................................................17
Programming the NI 29xx
.......................................................................................................19
NI-USRP Instrument Driver...........................................................................................19
NI-USRP Examples........................................................................................................19
NI-USRP Sample Projects..............................................................................................19
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