Network operation and remote control
R&S
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SMB100B
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Table 11-1: Supported VNC operation modes
Remote device VNC client Requirements Characteristics
Desktop
(Windows, Linux,
Mac
TM
OS)
●
Ultr@VNC
●
Other dedicated client soft-
ware
Ultr@VNC or Client Software
must be installed.
Fast, supports several options like
full screen mode or auto-login.
●
Any web browser
Java Runtime must be installed
and activated in the browser set-
tings.
Fast and convenient - only the
instrument address required.
Java runtime is sometimes con-
sidered as security concern.
●
Web browser with HTML5
Web sockets must be supported. Slower than the other modes.
No additional installation or acti-
vation required.
No security concern.
Smart device
(Tablet/ smartphone)
●
Dedicated client App
App must be installed. Fast, supports several options like
full screen mode or auto-login.
●
Web browser with HTML5
Web sockets must be supported. Support of QR code scanning
Slower than a dedicated App.
Remote file access (FTP, SAMBA/SMB)
●
A remote client accesses the instrument's file system, using the protocols FTP (file
transfer protocol) and SAMBA/SMB (server message block).
●
The protocols enable you to transfer files from or to the instrument and to get direct
access to its file sharing directory share.
How to:
Chapter 9.9, "How to transfer files from and to the instrument", on page 215.
"Activating SMB version 1.0/2.0 client and server" on page 262
11.2 Remote control interfaces and protocols
The instrument supports various interfaces for remote control. Table 11-2 gives an
overview on the connectivity:
Remote control interfaces and protocols