Methods To Wirelessly Connect A Computer To The Unit; Measurement Tip - Keysight Technologies 34972A Manual

03 | Keysight | Access Your 34972A Wirelessly with a Sapido Mobile Router - Technical Overview
Methods to wirelessly connect a
computer (with built-in wireless) to
the 34972A
There are two main methods you can use to connect wirelessly
with your 34972A using the Sapido RB-1632 mobile router. The
first method uses the mobile router in AP (access point) mode to
make a simple wireless connection between your computer and
the 34972A as shown in Figure 1.
The second method uses the mobile router in Wi-Fi AP mode
to make the 34972A a client so it can wirelessly communicate
with a central access point through the mobile router. Your
computer also communicates with the same central access
point, thereby giving you wireless control of the 34972A. Refer to
Figure 2. Detailed steps for each method are outlined below. Your
computer must have a LAN port and a Web browser to use either
method. Your computer must also have built-in wireless for these
methods to work. If not, another Sapido mobile router can be
used to add wireless capability to your computer.
Wireless-ready
computer
Figure 1: Wireless communication between a computer and the 34972A using method 1 with the
Sapido mobile router in AP (access point) mode. The computer and the mobile router communicate
directly with each other.
Wireless-ready
computer
Figure 2: Wireless communication between a computer and the 34972A using method 2 with the
Sapido mobile router in Wi-Fi AP mode. The computer and mobile router communicate through the
wireless router.
Wireless
Communication
AP (access point) mode
Ethernet cable
Internet
Wireless router
Wireless
Communication
Sapido RB-1632 mobile router
in Wi-Fi AP mode

Measurement Tip

Power your Sapido RB-1632 mobile router
You can provide power to your mobile router in one of
three ways. To the DC IN port (mini-USB type B connec-
tor), connect one of the following:
– Power adapter supplied with the Sapido mobile router
connected to an appropriate AC line voltage
– USB mini-B to standard-A cable (not supplied with the
Sapido mobile router) connected to a powered USB
port on the computer
– USB mini-B to standard-A cable (not supplied with the
Sapido mobile router) connected to the USB port on the
back of the 34972A
When you make one of the above power connections, the
mobile router will turn on.
Ethernet
cable
Sapido RB-1632
mobile router in
Keysight 34972A
data acquisition/switch unit
Ethernet
cable
Keysight 34972A
data acquisition/switch unit