R&S SMC100A Connecting the R&S SMC to a Network (LAN)
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Networks using DHCP
The R&S SMC is preconfigured for networks using DHCP (dynamic host configuration protocol). In
these networks, an available IP address is automatically assigned to the R&S SMC. The R&S SMC
provides an unambiguous computer name in the network via the DHCP request. The DHCP server in
the network must consider this name and pass it to the DNS server in order to ensure that the
R&S SMC can be addressed in the network.
Each R&S SMC is assigned an individual computer name in the factory. This name can be queried and
changed in Environment-Network Settings section of the Setup menu. The mode setting is Auto
(DHCP).
Networks using fixed IP addresses
In networks using fixed IP addresses, the addresses are mostly assigned by the network administrator.
A fixed IP address must be entered in the Environment-Network Settings section of the Setup menu
(see "Identifying the R&S SMC in the Network" below). The mode setting is Static.
Point-to-Point Connection
To build a simple network – just a LAN connection between the R&S SMC and a controller without
integration into a larger network – an IP address has to be assigned to the R&S SMC and the controller.
For such purposes, the IP addresses 192.168.xxx.yyy are available .The value range for xxx and yyy is
1...254, the value for the subnet mask is always 255.255.255.0. The gateway IP address must also be
provided, however, it is without relevance. The mode setting is Peer To Peer.
Example:
On the PC:
1. Open the TCP/IP settings tab (network connection in the control panel)
2. Set fixed IP address (= deactivate DHCP)
3. Select IP address 192.168.0.1
4. Select subnet mask 255.255.255.0
On the signal generator:
1. Open the network setting panel in the Setup menu
2. Select IP address 192.168.0.2
3. Select subnet mask 255.255.255.0
4. Activate the setting
For this type of connection, a commercial cross-over RJ-45 cable is used.
Identifying the R&S SMC in the Network
1. Open the Setup menu by pressing the Setup key
2. Click Network Settings menu in the Environment section .
3. Select the IP address mode and enter the network data in the respective fields of the menu. The
data is provided by the network administrator. The Computer name is indicated in the Hostname
field. The name can be changed.
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