Agilent Technologies N8201A manual Connect LAN Cables and Turn On Power

Hardware Setup and Configuration 2

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.

• 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 “Step 3. Verify Connection with Synthetic Instrument Finder" on page 32.)

• 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.

• 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.

• If the network uses Auto IP (does not use DHCP), the N8201A performance downconverter acquires a 169.254.xxx.xxx address. (Refer to “How to Set a Static IP Address" on page 56.)

N O T E	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
	“(Optional) Connect to a LAN with a Cross-Over LAN Cable" on page 31.)

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