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SMA100B
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To access or operate the instrument from a remote computer using the
Ultr@VNC program (or a similar tool, like another VNC client or any Web
browser supporting Java).
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To transfer data from a remote computer and back, for example using network
folders.
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To use power sensors with network capability, e.g. the R&S NRP LAN power
sensors.
This section describes how to configure the LAN interface.
Accessing operating system
No access to the operating system is required for normal operation.
All necessary system settings can be made in the "Setup" dialog.
4.3.1 Connecting the Instrument to the Network
There are two methods to establish a LAN connection to the instrument:
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A non-dedicated network (Ethernet) connection from the instrument to an
existing network
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A dedicated network connection (Point-to-point connection) between the
instrument and a single computer
For addressing, both the instrument and the computer require an IP address. The
address information is usually assigned to the devices automatically, depending
on the network capabilities.
If the IP address is not assigned automatically, see "Assigning the IP Address" in
the R&S SMA100B user manual, for information on how to assign the address
manually.
Setting Up a Network (LAN) Connection