Rohde & Schwarz RTE Series - Setting up a Network (LAN) Connection

Network operation and remote control
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2. Select one of the settings buttons to access the corresponding Windows dialog
box. Note that modification of most system settings requires administrator rights.
Once you have opened a Windows dialog box, the taskbar and the "Start" menu
are also available.
17.2 Setting up a network (LAN) connection
Network environment
Before connecting the product to a local area network (LAN), consider the following:
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Install the latest firmware to reduce security risks.
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For internet or remote access, use secured connections if applicable.
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Ensure that the network settings comply with the security policies of your company.
Contact your local system administrator or IT department before connecting your
product to your company LAN.
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When connected to the LAN, the product may potentially be accessed from the
internet, which may be a security risk. For example, attackers might misuse or
damage the product.
Applications of LAN
The LAN connection settings can be configured directly in the Windows operating sys-
tem. Provided the network administrator has assigned you the appropriate rights and
adapted the Windows firewall configuration, you can use the interface, for example:
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To transfer data between a controlling device and the test device, e.g. to run a
remote control program.
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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 17.2.1, "Connecting the instrument to the network", on page 1028
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Chapter 17.2.2, "Assigning the IP address", on page 1028
Note that only user accounts with administrator rights can configure LAN networks.
LXI
The R&S RTE supports the LXI core features. LXI gives you direct access to the LAN
settings described below.
Setting up a network (LAN) connection