Chapter 6 — Ethernet Connectivity
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Introduction
This chapter describes how to connect to a network or directly to a PC using Ethernet
Connectivity. It also describes the RJ-45 connector, DHCP, and connection tests for the
S412E LMR Master.
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Ethernet Connection
Network Connection
DHCP is the default Ethernet type. If the Anritsu handheld has been set to Manual,
change to DHCP from the System main menu (Shift+8) > System Options >
Note
Ethernet.
Use the following procedure if you can connect to a network that offers DHCP.
1. Connect the handheld instrument and the computer running MST to the Ethernet
network.
2. Turn on the Anritsu handheld and confirm the network connection from the
System main menu (Shift+8) > Status submenu key. The IP address on the handheld is
displayed in the STATUS window.
3. In Master Software Tools, press the Network tab, then the Query Network for Instruments
button. Double-click the handheld instrument to complete the connection. The
instrument model and IP address along with a green connection icon will be displayed
at the top of the MST window.
Ethernet Direct Connection
Use the following procedure if you cannot connect to a network running DHCP.
1. Connect the handheld instrument and the computer running MST with an Ethernet
crossover cable or a standard Ethernet cable with a crossover adapter.
2. Turn on the Anritsu handheld and set the Ethernet connection to Manual.
System main menu > System Options > Ethernet.
3. Use the Field and Octet submenu keys to setup the following:
IP: 10.0.0.2
Gateway: 10.0.0.2
Subnet: 255.255.255.0
Press Enter to save the changes.
Note
The following steps may disable network and/or Internet access.
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