Baseplate Identification Label; Startup - National Instruments GPIB-USB Series Hardware Manual

Chapter 1 GPIB Hardware

Baseplate Identification Label

Note The Ethernet address is not the IP address. All devices on an Ethernet network
are assigned a unique physical address—the Ethernet address—so they can communicate
with each other.
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1 Serial Number

Startup

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network uses DHCP, the network configuration is performed
automatically at startup. A steady yellow PWR/RDY LED indicates
the GPIB-ENET/100 passed its self-tests and acquired its IP address.
The unit is now ready to operate. You may need to run software
configuration and verification utilities at this time.
6. Connect the GPIB cable to the GPIB-ENET/100. Connect the other
end to your GPIB instrument.
When you configure the GPIB-ENET/100 for use on your network,
you will need to differentiate it from other network devices. Every
GPIB-ENET/100 has a unique serial number, Ethernet address, and
default hostname. You can find this information on the baseplate
identification label on the GPIB-ENET/100.
2 Ethernet Address
Figure 1-9. GPIB-ENET/100 Baseplate Identification Label
Turn on the front-panel power switch. The PWR/RDY LED flickers
orange rapidly while the GPIB-ENET/100 completes its power-on
self-tests and attempts to acquire its network parameters. Each Ethernet and
GPIB LED lights up as its functionality is tested.
3 Default Hostname
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