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158 Chapter 10
Basic System Operations
Configuring for Network Connectivity
Basic System Operations
Configuring for Network Connectivity
The N1996A can operate as a device on any compatible network.
Therefore, in order to be accessible on the network, certain information
must be entered so the analyzer can communicate with other devices.
Configuring the analyzer for network activity is performed by using the
IP administrator located in the system utilities.
IP Administration Using DHCP
Perform this procedure to allow your analyzer to be integrated into an
existing network that uses DHCP to dynamically assign IP addresses.
This procedure requires that you have the Host Name (available from
your network administrator).
1. Press System, Controls, IP Admin, Host Name.
2. Enter the name of the analyzer. This is assigned by the network
administrator.
3. Press Ok
4.
Press IP Config, DHCP. An IP address and other network information
will automatically be assigned if the Host Name is recognized by the
network.
5. Press Save, Yes. Saves the current configuration. DHCP will
dynamically assign an IP address.
6. Cycle the power of the analyzer to access the network and have valid
network information assigned.
IP Administration Without DHCP (Static IP Address)
Perform this procedure to allow your analyzer to be integrated into an
existing network that uses a technique other than DHCP as its IP
address assignments. This procedure requires the following specific
data from the network administrator:
• Host name
• IP address
• Net mask
• Gateway
1. Press System, Controls, IP Admin, Host Name.
2. Enter the name of the analyzer. This is assigned by the network
administrator.
3. Press Ok
4.
Press IP Config, Static. Now you must specify relevant network