Keithley 708B Reference Manual page 74

Models 707B and 708B Switching Matrix Reference Manual
Set up automatic IP address selection
If you are connecting to a LAN that has a DHCP server or if you have a direct connection between the
instrument and a host computer, you can use automatic IP address selection.
If you select AUTO, the instrument attempts to get an IP address from a DHCP server. If this fails, it
reverts to an Auto-IP address.
Both the host computer and the instrument should be set to automatic. While it is possible to have
one set to manual, it is more complicated to set up.
To set up automatic IP address selection:
1. On the host computer, in the Internet Protocol Properties dialog box, select Obtain an IP
address automatically. This enables DHCP mode. If this fails, the computer will automatically try
Auto-IP addressing (DLLA).
2. Click OK. Close the network settings dialog boxes.
3. From the front panel of the instrument, press the MENU key.
4. Use the navigation wheel to select LAN > CONFIG > METHOD. Press the navigation wheel to
display the CONFIG menu.
5. Select AUTO. Press the navigation wheel to select AUTO and return to the LAN CONFIG menu.
6. Press the EXIT (LOCAL) key once to return to the LAN MENU.
7. Select APPLY. Press the navigation wheel to apply the setting. The Main Menu is displayed.
Set up instrument for manual LAN configuration
After setting up your computer for connection to the instrument, you configure the instrument's LAN
settings through the instrument front panel. Settings include the IP address, subnet mask, and the
default gateway.
To set up the LAN on the instrument:
1. From the front panel, press the MENU key.
2. Use the navigation wheel to select LAN > CONFIG > METHOD. Press the navigation wheel to
display the METHOD menu.
3. Select MANUAL. Press the navigation wheel to select your choice and return to the LAN
CONFIG menu.
4. Select IP_ADDRESS.
5. If you are:
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Connecting directly to a host computer, refer to the recorded computer's IP address. Set the IP address
to match the IP address of the host computer. Change the last three numbers (after the last decimal
point) to a number that is unique on the LAN. The last three digits may be anything from 1 to 254 for a
subnet mask of 255.255.255.0.
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Connecting to a network: Enter the address provided by your system administrator.
6. Record the instrument's IP address.
7. Press the ENTER key when the IP address is complete. The LAN CONFIG menu is displayed.
707B-901-01 Rev. A / August 2010
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