Agilent Technologies E5810A - Manual (Page 11)

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Table of Contents
1 E5810A Description
E5810 Hardware Description ....................................................... 15
Typical Network Connections ............................................... 15
Front Panel Features ............................................................ 17
Rear Panel Features ............................................................ 21
Rack Mount Kit (Optional) .................................................... 21
E5810A Software/Firmware ......................................................... 22
E5810A Operating Features ................................................. 23
Typical Network Operation ................................................... 24
Software/Firmware Architecture ........................................... 25
Typical Network IP Addressing ............................................ 27
Communicating with the E5810A ......................................... 29
2 Installing the E5810A
Installation Flowchart ................................................................... 35
Before You Install the E5810A ..................................................... 37
Check Shipment Items ......................................................... 37
Rack-Mount the E5810 (Optional) ........................................ 38
Getting Network Information ........................................................ 39
Getting Enterprise Network Information ............................... 39
Getting Local Network Information ....................................... 39
Configuring the E5810A on a Local Network ............................... 41
What is a Local Network? ..................................................... 41
Connecting the E5810A to a Local Network ......................... 43
Configuring the E5810A for Local Network Operation ......... 46
Installing the E5810A on an Enterprise Network ......................... 52
Connecting the E5810 to the Network .................................. 52
Configuring the E5810A for Enterprise Network Operation .. 53
Verifying Instrument Communication ........................................... 58
Open the Instrument Page ................................................... 58
Instrument Page Functions .................................................. 59
Installing and Configuring Agilent IO Libraries Suite .................... 61
Configuring a Remote GPIB Interface .................................. 63
Configuring a Remote Serial Interface ................................. 65
Verifying Communication From Your PC ............................. 68
Programming Instruments .................................................... 69
3 Using E5810A Web Access
Opening Your Web Browser for E5810A Web Access ................ 75
Using the Welcome Page ............................................................ 76
Navigation Bar ...................................................................... 77
E5810A Current Settings ...................................................... 78