Rohde & Schwarz SMW200A - Assigning the IP Address

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2.1.4.3 Assigning the IP Address
Depending on the network capacities, the TCP/IP address information for the instru-
ment can be obtained in different ways.
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If the network supports dynamic TCP/IP configuration using the DHCP (Dynamic
Host Configuration Protocol), the address information is assigned automatically.
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If the network does not support DHCP, the instrument tries to obtain the IP address
via Zeroconf (APIPA) protocol. If this attempt does not succeed or if the instrument
is set to use alternate TCP/IP configuration, the addresses must be set manually.
Since the dynamic TCP/IP configuration assigns the address information automatically,
it is safe to establish a physical connection to the LAN without any previous instrument
configuration.
Risk of network failure
Consult your network administrator before performing the following tasks:
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Connecting the instrument to the network
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Configuring the network
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Changing IP addresses
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Exchanging hardware
Errors can affect the entire network.
To assign the IP address manually on the instrument
Use computer names to identify the instrument
In networks using a DHCP server, we recommend that you address the instrument by
its unambiguous computer name, see Chapter 2.1.4.2, "Using Computer Names (Host-
names)", on page 46.
1. Press the SETUP key.
2. Select "Remote Access > Network".
The "Network Settings" dialog opens.
3. Select "Address Mode > Static".
4. Select the "IP Address".
5. Enter the IP address, for example 192.168.0.1.
The IP address consists of four number blocks separated by dots. Every block con-
tains 3 numbers in maximum.
6. Select the "Subnet Mask" and enter the subnet mask, for example 255.255.255.0.
The subnet mask consists of four number blocks separated by dots. Every block
contains 3 numbers in maximum.
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