Communications Teledyne API T703/T703U Calibrator Operation Manual
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5.6. REMOTE ACCESS VIA THE ETHERNET

The calibrator can be connected to any standard 10Base-T or 100Base-T Ethernet
network via low-cost network hubs, switches or routers. The interface operates as a
standard TCP/IP device on port 3000. This allows a remote computer to connect
through the internet to the calibrator using APICOM, terminal emulators or other
programs.
Under the SETUP>MORE>COMM menu the INET submenu is used to manage and
configure the Ethernet interface with your LAN or Internet Server(s). The calibrator is
shipped with DHCP enabled by default. This allows the instrument to be connected to a
network or router with a DHCP server, but for a permanent Ethernet connection,
configure the instrument with a static IP address (Section 5.6.1.1).
The Ethernet LEDs located on the connector indicate the Ethernet connection status.
Table 5-4: Ethernet Status Indicators
LED FUNCTION
amber (link) On when connection to the LAN is valid.
green (activity) Flickers during any activity on the LAN.

5.6.1. CONFIGURING THE ETHERNET INTERFACE USING DHCP

The Ethernet feature for your T703 uses Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP)
to configure its interface with your LAN automatically. This requires your network
servers also be running DHCP. The calibrator will do this the first time you turn the
instrument on after it has been physically connected to your network. Once the
instrument is connected and turned on, it will appear as an active device on your
network without any extra set up steps or lengthy procedures.
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