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Remote Operation of Windows
Based T&M Instruments with
Android Tablets
Application Note
Products
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R&S
AFQ100B
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R&S
AMU200A
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R&S
CMW270/280/500
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R&S
ESR
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R&S
ESRP
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R&S
FSL
This document describes how a Windows
®
based R&S
T&M instrument is remotely op-
TM
erated by an Android
it locally. Step-by-step procedures are pro-
vided for setting up and configuring the T&M
instrument and the tablet.
On the tablet, a special App implements the
®
Windows
"Remote Desktop" functionality.
T&M instrument and tablet are connected via
WLAN (also called Wi-Fi network).
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R&S
FSV
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R&S
FSVR
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R&S
FSQ
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R&S
FSW
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R&S
SMATE200A
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R&S
SMJ100A
®
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tablet as if working on
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R&S
SMU200A
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R&S
UPP
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R&S
UPV
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R&S
ZNB
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R&S
ZVA
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R&S
ZVL

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  • Page 1 Remote Operation of Windows Based T&M Instruments with Android Tablets Application Note Products    R&S AFQ100B R&S R&S SMU200A    R&S AMU200A R&S FSVR R&S    R&S CMW270/280/500 R&S R&S    R&S R&S R&S ...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Table of Contents Introduction ................3 Functional Description ............4 Setup ..................5 Providing WLAN Access for the T&M Instrument ........6 3.1.1 WLAN Connection via WLAN Router ............6 3.1.2 WLAN Connection via WLAN USB Adapter ..........7 3.1.2.1 Installation for Windows XP T&M Instruments .........

  • Page 3: Introduction

    Introduction 1 Introduction Tablet computers, or simply "tablets", provide easy mobile access to networks while offering a very good usability, especially regarding display, size, weight and handling. Sometimes tablets replace notebooks, sometimes they open new applications. In- creasingly, tablets have proven their capabilities in business areas. ®...

  • Page 4: Functional Description

    Functional Description 2 Functional Description The "Remote Desktop" functionality for controlling the T&M instrument by tablet com- prises the following main characteristics: ● The T&M instrument acts as server and generates content which is transmitted to the tablet and shown on its display; the tablet is the client. The display of the tablet shows the same content as a T&M instrument's display would do.

  • Page 5: Setup

    Setup For providing the T&M instrument with WLAN access, the following solutions are pos- sible: ● The T&M instrument is connected by (hardwire) Ethernet with a WLAN router. In this case the tablet will wirelessly connect to the WLAN router and access the T&M instrument from there.

  • Page 6: Providing Wlan Access For The T&M Instrument

    Setup 3.1 Providing WLAN Access for the T&M Instrument Instructions are given for the following solutions: ● WLAN connection via WLAN router (WLAN infrastructure mode) ● WLAN connection via WLAN USB adapter (WLAN adhoc mode) which the T&M instrument is equipped with. 3.1.1 WLAN Connection via WLAN Router Many WLAN routers are appropriate, e.g.

  • Page 7: Wlan Connection Via Wlan Usb Adapter

    Setup 3 Connect the T&M instrument with the WLAN Router It is assumed that the instrument is not connected with another router or DHCP server. ● Connect a RJ-45 cable to a LAN port of the T&M instrument. ● Connect the other end of the cable to a WLAN router's LAN port. Note: In this way, you can connect several T&M instruments with the WLAN router.

  • Page 8: Installation For Windows Xp T&M Instruments

    Setup 3.1.2.1 Installation for Windows XP T&M Instruments 1 Install the WLAN USB Adapter Many WLAN USB adapters are appropriate. Rohde & Schwarz uses the LogiLink WL0049A as example device. A driver for the WLAN USB adapter is required. Proceed as follows: A) The driver is taken from the .zip package provided together with this application note.
  • Page 9 Setup Fig. 4: Wireless zero configuration 3 Configure the Network Settings General Settings: 1. Select "Control Panel/Network Connections". Then right-click on the "Wireless Network Connection" entry and select "Properties" in the context window. The "Wireless Network Connection Properties" window is opened. Fig.
  • Page 10 Setup Wireless Settings: Fig. 6: Wireless network connection properties 5. In the " Wireless Network Connection Properties" window select the "Wireless Networks" tab. 6. Make sure the top box is checked ("Use Windows to configure my wireless network settings"). 7. Click on the "Advanced" button which opens another window. 8.

  • Page 11: Installation For Windows 7 T&M Instruments

    Setup Fig. 7: Wireless network properties – association The WLAN standard and the channel are automatically determined. 3.1.2.2 Installation for Windows 7 T&M Instruments Most steps are analogous as for the Windows XP installation. For details about these steps, see the Windows XP installation. 1 Check the Virtual Wi-Fi Bus Driver Windows 7 uses Virtual Wi-Fi to abstract the WLAN hardware into multiple virtual adapters.
  • Page 12 Setup Fig. 8: Files for the Wi-Fi bus driver 2 Install the WLAN USB Adapter Proceed in the same way as for the Windows XP installation. 3 Configure the Network Settings Proceed in the same way as for the Windows XP installation. 4 Configure Auto-Start of the ad hoc WLAN Network The "start wlan adhoc network.bat"...

  • Page 13: Installing The Rdp Client Application On The Tablet

    Setup 3.2 Installing the RDP Client Application on the Tablet Several RDP Apps provide the required functionality. R&S has tested and recom- mends to use the "2X Client RDP/Remote Desktop" App which is a free download. Prerequisite: The tablet is connected to the Internet. You have a Google account (required for Android tablets).

  • Page 14: Establishing The Rdp Connection

    Setup 4. If Wi-Fi is in state OFF, then turn on Wi-Fi by dragging the ON/OFF slider in the Wi-Fi row into the ON position. The tablet automatically detects the WLAN access point provided by the WLAN router or the WLAN USB adapter and connects to the WLAN. Fig.
  • Page 15 Setup The 2X Client application is started. Then it shows the already defined connections (if there are any), or detects that there is no connection and opens a dialog box. Fig. 13: 2X Client – no connections Setup a New RDP Connection: This section is only relevant for the first setup of the RDP connection.
  • Page 16 Setup Fig. 14: 2X Client – connection screen 5. Tap "SAVE" on the upper right corner. The new connection is shown. Fig. 15: 2X Client – available RDP connections Reconfigurations: If you have saved a faulty connection configuration, then touch and hold the displayed connection (indicated by the hostname or IP address of your T&M instrument).

  • Page 17: Operation

    Operation Fig. 16: Log on to the T&M instrument Finally, the screen of the T&M instrument is displayed on the tablet. 4 Operation 4.1 Locking the Tablet's Screen Rotation Function Proceed as follows: Hold the tablet in landscape format. Swipe one finger from the top of any screen to open the notification shade. Tap the "AUTO ROTATE"...

  • Page 18: Control Elements Of The T&M Instrument Views

    Operation The tablet provides a virtual mouse and a keyboard for controlling the remote desktop screen. ● Tap "MOUSE" on the upper right to get a virtual mouse cursor and the related tap area. ● Tap "KEYBOARD" on the upper right to get a keyboard. The keyboard shows letters by default;...
  • Page 19 Operation Taskbar The taskbar is a horizontal bar at the bottom of the T&M instrument's display which allows to select the desired firmware application (e.g. "LTE Signaling"). ● Tap the "TASKS" hardkey to have the taskbar displayed. Alternatively, move the mouse cursor to the bottom edge of the CMW window to have the taskbar displayed.

  • Page 20: Starting A Firmware Application On A Cmw

    Operation 4.2.3 Starting a Firmware Application on a CMW Example: Start the LTE signaling and LTE measurement application. Main line of steps: 1. Load signaling and measurement firmware applications:  Select the "SIGNAL GEN" hardkey. The "Signaling Controller" window is opened.
  • Page 21 Operation After disconnecting the 2X Client screen shows the available connections. Alternative: 1. Move the cursor of the virtual mouse to the bottom edge of the screen. The Windows taskbar is shown. 2. Click on "Start". 3. Click on "Disconnect". Fig.

  • Page 22: Related Documents

    Related Documents 5 Related Documents ● 1MA216: Remote Operation of Windows-Based T&M Instruments with Apple iPad This document describes how a Windows-based R&S T&M instrument is remotely operated by an Apple iPad as if working on it locally. On the iPad, a special App implements the Windows Remote Desktop functionality.
  • Page 23 About Rohde & Schwarz Rohde & Schwarz is an independent group of companies specializing in electronics. It is a leading supplier of solutions in the fields of test and measurement, broadcasting, radio- monitoring and radiolocation, as well as secure communications. Established more than 75 years ago, Rohde &...

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