Connecting A Monitor; Connecting A Lan Cable - R&S OSP Operating Manual

R&S OSP

2.7.3 Connecting a Monitor

A standard monitor can be connected to the DVI-D connector on the front panel of the
R&S OSP120.
Monitor configuration
There is no particular configuration of the monitor required.
Operating the R&S OSP120 does not require a monitor. Usually all essential functions
can be control via LAN interface.
Monitor connection
The monitor must be connected while the instrument is switched off (in standby mode).
Otherwise correct operation can not be guaranteed.
The monitor displays the menus of the Linux Operating System which is integral part of
the R&S OSP120. The monitor together with keyboard is required if any setups /
changes have to be done in the Linux operating system.

2.7.4 Connecting a LAN Cable

A LAN cable can be connected to the LAN connector on the rear panel of the
R&S OSP120 or OSP130. To establish a LAN connection proceed as follows:
Refer to chapter Assigning an IP Address and learn how to avoid connection errors.
Connect an appropriate LAN cable to the LAN port. Use a commercial RJ-45 cable to
establish a non-dedicated network connection, or a cross-over RJ-45 cable to
establish a dedicated connection between the instrument and a single PC.
Dedicated vs. non-dedicated network connections
There are two methods to establish a LAN connection of the R&S OSP:
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A non-dedicated network (Ethernet) connection from the instrument to an existing
network made with an ordinary RJ-45 network cable. The instrument is assigned an
IP address and can coexist with a computer and with other hosts on the same
network.
A dedicated network connection between the instrument and a single computer
made with a cross-over RJ-45 network cable. The computer must be equipped
with a network adapter and is directly connected to the instrument. The use of
hubs, switches, or gateways is not needed, however, data transfer is still made
using the TCP/IP protocol.
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