Step 2. connect lan cables and turn on power – Agilent Technologies N8201A User Manual
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Hardware Setup and Configuration
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Agilent N8201A Performance Downconverter Synthetic Instrument Module, 3 Hz to 26.5 GHz
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Step 2. Connect LAN Cables and Turn On Power
Install the N8201A performance downconverter so that the detachable power cord is
readily identifiable and is easily reached by the operator. The detachable power cord is the
instrument disconnecting device. It disconnects the mains circuits from the mains supply
before other parts of the instrument. The front panel switch is only a standby switch and is
not a LINE switch. Alternatively, an externally installed switch or circuit breaker (which is
readily identifiable and is easily reached by the operator) may be used as a disconnecting
device.
Before connecting to a LAN, verify your local policy by contacting the system administrator
in your Information Technology (IT) department and inquire about connecting instruments
to the LAN.
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If the network uses DHCP [
Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol], an address is
assigned to the device automatically. If you need to know what the IP address is, it can
be determined using the Synthetic Instrument Finder. (Refer to
Connection with Synthetic Instrument Finder"
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If DHCP is not present, but the instrument is set to use DHCP (the default), the
instrument waits two minutes for its DHCP request to time out. When the
N8201A performance downconverter is used in this situation, there is a time delay of
approximately three minutes between the time of when the N8201A performance
downconverter’s power is turned on and when it is available for use.
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If the network does not use DHCP, you can use Auto IP or configure your LAN
settings manually. Although you can also manually configure LAN settings in a
network with DHCP, it is recommended that you do so with the assistance of your
system administrator.
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If the network uses Auto IP (does not use DHCP), the N8201A performance
downconverter acquires a 169.254.xxx.xxx address. (Refer to
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If you wish to communicate directly between the N8201A performance downconverter and
your PC without the use of a LAN hub, you can connect directly to your PC. (Refer to