User Manual

Preparing for Use
R&S
®
FPL1000
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LXI
The R&S FPL1000 supports the LXI core features. LXI gives you direct
access to the LAN settings described below.
For further information on the LXI interface, refer to the user manual.
3.5.1 Connecting the Instrument to the Network
There are two methods to establish a LAN connection to the instrument:
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A non-dedicated network (Ethernet) connection from the instrument to an
existing network made with an ordinary RJ-45 network cable. The instrument
is assigned an IP address and can coexist with a computer and with other
hosts on the same network.
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A dedicated network connection (Point-to-point connection) between the
instrument and a single computer made with a (crossover) RJ-45 network
cable. The computer must be equipped with a network adapter and is directly
connected to the instrument. The use of hubs, switches, or gateways is not
required, however, data transfer is still performed using the TCP/IP protocol.
You must assign an IP address to the instrument and the computer, see
Chapter 3.5.2, "Assigning the IP Address", on page 31.
Note: As the R&S FPL1000 uses a 1 GBit LAN, a crossover cable is not nec-
essary (due to Auto-MDI(X) functionality).
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 establish a non-dedicated network connection, connect a commercial
RJ-45 cable to one of the LAN ports.
Setting Up a Network (LAN) Connection