H Network Considerations; Network Considerations - Fluke 2680A User Manual

Introduction
This tutorial provides information on commonly used Network communication
technology and describe how to get started using the 2680 Series instruments. It's
not necessary to know the details of Network communication methods in order to
use 2680 Series instruments effectively.
The 2680 Series instrument and host computer software use Ethernet wiring and
low level protocols, TCP/IP high level protocols, and the WINSOCK application
interface layer. These are all public domain, non-proprietary standards with
multiple-company support. Use of these non-proprietary protocols and hardware
ensures that 2680 Series instruments and software will operate on most installed
networks and have the lowest possible cost using off-the-shelf commercial
networking products. Read Network Primer later in this Chapter for more
information on these standards.
2680 Series and Your Network Administrator
If you plan to communicate between your host PC and the 2680 Series instruments
on a network that is totally isolated from any other network communication
devices, you can install the network and set up the instruments without consulting
Network Administration. However, if you're going to communicate on an existing
network, you need to coordinate this with your Network Administrator.
Specifically, you need to ask the following questions before installing and setting
up your instruments and host PC:
1. What values should I use for my IP addresses, and Subnet Mask? Does the
Socket Port Number need to be changed from the default (4369)?
2. Does the network contain more than one subnet? If so, what's the IP address of
my default gateway or router device?

Network Considerations

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