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Configuring the TCP/IP Settings of the PC
Communication parameters such as the IP address must be specified also on the PC side.
Communication parameters are specified for each Ethernet NIC that is installed in the PC. Here,
the settings of the NIC required for connecting your PC and this instrument are explained.
If the IP address and other parameters are to be assigned dynamically using the DHCP server,
the settings below are not necessary.
Select Obtain an IP address automatically under the IP Address tab of the TCP/IP Properties
dialog box.
For example, if you are connecting a PC and this instrument to an independent Ethernet network,
you can specify parameters as indicated in the next table. For details on the parameters, consult
your system or network administrator.
Parameter Value Note
IP address Example: 192.168.21.128 IP address for the PC
Subnet mask Example: 255.255.255.0 Set the same value as the subnet mask that was
specified for this instrument.
Gateway None
DNS Disable
WINS Disable
The following procedure describes the steps for Windows 95/98. For Windows NT/2000 Pro,
carry out equivalent steps accordingly.
1. Select Start > Settings > Control Panel. The Control Panel opens.
2. Double-click the Network icon. The Network dialog box opens.
3. Select TCP/IP corresponding to the Ethernet NIC that is connected to your PC and click
Properties. The TCP/IP Properties dialog box appears.
4. Set the parameters such as the IP address according to the previous table and click OK.
5. Restart your PC.
5.2 Setting TCP/IP