Network Operation and Remote Control
R&S
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SMW200A
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To assign the IP address manually on the computer
► Obtain the necessary information from your network administrator. If you use more
than one LAN connector, you need separate address information for each connec-
tor.
For information on how to perform the configurations, refer to the documentation of
the operating system the computer uses.
13.6.5 How to Use Computer Names (Hostnames)
In a LAN that uses a DNS server, each PC or instrument connected in the LAN can be
accessed via an unambiguous computer name (hostname) instead of the IP address.
The DNS server translates the hostname to the IP address. It is especially useful when
a DHCP server is used, as a new IP address can be assigned each time the instru-
ment is restarted.
Changes in hostname syntax
From FW version 3.20.200.xxx and later, the computer name syntax is changed.
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Current hostname syntax: <INST>-<Serial Number>
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Former syntax: rs<inst><Serial Number>
Note, that a "Factory Preset" resets the computer name. Depending on the installed
firmware version, the computer name of your instrument can change compared to the
past.
Each instrument is delivered with an assigned computer name, that remains perma-
nent as long as it is not explicitly changed.
The default computer name follows the syntax <INST>-<Serial Number>, where:
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<INST> is the short name of your instrument, as stated on the front panel.
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<Serial Number> is the individual serial number of the instrument.
You can find the serial number at the rear panel of instrument. It is the third part of
the device ID printed on the barcode sticker .
Example:
The default hostname of an R&S SMW with a serial number 102030 is
SMW200A-102030.
To query and change a computer name
1. Select "System Config > Remote Access > Network".
The computer name is displayed under "Hostname".
Connecting the Instrument to the Network (LAN)
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