Site Lan Considerations; Connecting The Lan Cable - Keysight N7744A User Manual

Site LAN Considerations

Connecting the LAN Cable

Keysight N774x Series
For applications requiring access by many users or by users at
distributed sites, a site LAN network is required. In addition to
supporting multiple users, site LANs often offer the advantage of being
maintained by IT departments. When using a site LAN, consult your IT
department regarding LAN configuration and security issues.
LAN cables are connected between the LAN terminal on the instrument
and the computer, or between the instrument and a router or switch if
included in your network.
Private Network Connections
The figure below shows typical LAN cable connections for a private
network.
Figure 11 Typical Private (isolated) LAN Network Connections
If the instrument is connected directly to the PC, use a LAN crossover
cable, as provided with the instrument. If your computer supports Auto-
MDIX or contains a LAN card with gigabit data transfer rates, the (blue)
crossover cable is not required. A standard LAN cable can be used
instead.
For private LAN networks that include a switch or router, use standard
LAN cables for all network connections. Do not use a crossover cable.
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