Establishing A Point-To-Point Connection; Using The Lan Interface - R&S ETC Guide Rapide

R&S ETC
Establishing a Connection to a Computer of the Network
The procedure depends on whether your network uses a DHCP server or not.
1. Configure the network card depending on your network configuration. Make sure to
meet all conditions that are listed in chapter 6.2.1.
 In a network with a DHCP server, look up the assigned IP address and subnet
mask of the R&S ETC as described in chapter 6.3.1, and configure the computer
accordingly.
 In a network without a DHCP server, configure the R&S ETC and the computer
accordingly (see chapter 6.3.2).
2. Establish the connection as described in the chapter 6.2.1,
Connection".
6.2

Establishing a Point-to-Point Connection

You can establish a direct connection between the R&S ETC and your computer using
the LAN or the USB interface.
6.2.1

Using the LAN Interface

Before establishing a connection, you need to make sure that the R&S ETC and
computer configurations meet the following conditions:
● The computer and R&S ETC subnet masks are identical.
● The first three number blocks of the computer and R&S ETC IP address are
identical. The last number block of the computer IP address differs from the last
number block of the R&S ETC IP address.
For example, if the R&S ETC uses 172.29.26.63 as IP address, the computer could
have the following IP address: 172.29.26.1.
● The R&S ETC View software is installed on the computer.
Configuring the R&S ETC
► Configure the network card as described in chapter 6.3.2.
Configuring the Computer
► Assign an IP address and a subnet mask that meet the conditions above.
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