Getting Started
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3.1.5 Setting Up a Network (LAN) Connection
The R&S FSW is equipped with a network interface and can be connected to an Ether-
net LAN (local area network). Provided the appropriate rights have been assigned by
the network administrator and the Windows firewall configuration is adapted accord-
ingly, the interface can be used, for example:
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To transfer data between a controlling device and the test device, e.g. in order to
run a remote control program.
See chapter "Remote Control"
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To access or control the measurement from a remote computer using the "Remote
Desktop" application (or a similar tool)
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To connect external network devices (e.g. printers)
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To transfer data from a remote computer and back, e.g. using network folders
This section describes how to configure the LAN interface. It includes the following top-
ics:
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chapter 3.1.5.1, "Connecting the Instrument to the Network", on page 33
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chapter 3.1.5.2, "Assigning the IP Address", on page 34
Note that only user accounts with administrator rights can configure LAN networks.
LXI
The R&S FSW complies with LXI Class C. LXI gives you direct access to the LAN set-
tings described below.
For further information on the LXI interface refer to chapter 10.4.4, "LXI Settings",
on page 655.
3.1.5.1 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 made with an ordinary RJ-45 network cable. The instrument is assigned
an IP address and can coexist with a computer and with other hosts on the same
network.
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A dedicated network connection (Point-to-point connection) between the instru-
ment and a single computer made with a (crossover) RJ-45 network cable. The
computer must be equipped with a network adapter and is directly connected to the
instrument. The use of hubs, switches, or gateways is not required, however, data
transfer is still performed using the TCP/IP protocol. An IP address has to be
assigned to the instrument and the computer, see chapter 3.1.5.2, "Assigning the
IP Address", on page 34.
Note: As the R&S FSW uses a 1 GBit LAN, a crossover cable is not necessary
(due to Auto-MDI(X) functionality).
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