Setting Up A Network (Lan) Connection - R&S SMB100A Operating Manual

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R&S SMB100A
Accessing the File System
The instrument also supports two standard methods to access the file system form a
remote client:
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FTP (file transfer protocol)
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File sharing according to the SAMBA/SMB (server message block) protocol.
Both methods allow the access to the folder /var/user/share.
Default password
The FTP and SAMBA/SMB file access use the user "instrument" with the default pass-
word "instrument".
It is highly recommenced that you change this password in the
"Security",
Refer also to Application Note 1GP72 "Connectivity of Signal Generators", provided on
the Rohde & Schwarz website, at http://www.rohde-schwarz.com/appnotes.
Screen saver
A screen saver can be activated in the R&S SMB. When active, the display is shut off
when no entries via front panel, external mouse or external keyboard are made for a
period of time. The screen saver prolongs the life time of the display.
Use the "Setup > Display Settings" dialog to switch on or off the screen saver and to
adjust the screen saver settings.

2.6 Setting Up a Network (LAN) Connection

The R&S SMB is equipped with a network interface and can be connected to an Ether-
net LAN (local area network). Provided the appropriate rights have been assigned by
the network administrator and the Linux firewall configuration is adapted accordingly,
the interface can be used, for example:
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To transfer data between a controller and the instrument, e.g. in order to run a
remote control program.
See
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To access or control the measurement from a remote computer using the R&S
VISA or Ultr@VNC programs (or similar tools, like another VNC client or any Web
browser supporting Java)
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To transfer data from a remote computer and back, e.g. using network folders
This section describes how to configure the LAN interface. It includes the following top-
ics:
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Chapter 2.6.1, "Connecting the Instrument to the
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Chapter 2.6.2, "Assigning the IP
Operating Manual 1407.0806.32 ─ 21
on page 114 dialog before connecting the instrument to the network!
Chapter 6, "Remote Control
Setting Up a Network (LAN) Connection
Basics", on page 235.
Network",
Address", on page 36
Preparing for Use
Chapter 5.2.3.18,
on page 35
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