Preparing for Use
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SMU200A
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Note: Remote Desktop access and firewall settings.
When you enable or disable the Windows Remote Desktop option (in the "System
Properties"), the associated firewall settings are adapted automatically.
5. If necessary, click "Select Remote Users" and select users who are to be given
access to the R&S SMU via Remote Desktop. The user account under which con-
figuration is carried out is automatically enabled for Remote Desktop.
Setting up the Remote Desktop connection on the remote computer
1. On the remote computer, select "Start > Programs > Accessories > [Communications
>] Remote Desktop Connection."
2. Enter the instrument's name or IP address in the dialog box (see also chapter 2.6.2,
"Assigning the IP Address", on page 44).
3. Enter the user ID and password for the instrument (see also chapter 2.5, "Windows
Operating System", on page 40).
4. Click "Connect".
When the connection has been set up, the instrument's screen appears on the remote
computer.
Disabled Direct Control
While remote access is active, the direct control of the instrument is disabled.
Remote access is indicated on the instrument by the logon screen of the operating sys-
tem. The logon screen identifies the accessing user.
For simultaneous remote access of several instruments from the same PC, a separate
Remote Desktop session must be opened for each instrument.
For detailed information about Remote Desktop and the connection refer to the Windows
XP Help.
Helpful settings for Remote Desktop
The following settings for the Remote Desktop connection can make working on the
remote PC more convenient.
1. When setting up the connection to the instrument, you can configure the connection
settings in the "Remote Desktop Connection" dialog box.
Click the "Options >>" button.
The dialog box is expanded to display the configuration data.
2. Customize the settings:
● On the "Experience" tab:
- Select the appropriate connection to optimize the connection speed.
- To improve the performance, you can deactivate options you do not require
under "Allow the following".
● On the "Local Resources" tab:
Remote Access via an External Controller
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