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Operating Tasks
LAN Address Configuration
LAN Address Configuration
The E6680A supports both dynamic and static assignment of its IP address,
using ports LAN 1 and LAN 2 respectively.
The LAN 1 port is designed for dynamic IP addressing, using the Dynamic Host
Configuration Protocol. If your site network supports DHCP, the E6680A will be
assigned an IP address automatically when it is connected to the LAN. Once
the address is assigned, it is listed, along with the computer name, under
System > Show > System. The address or computer name can be used to find
the test set on the LAN. However, to see the System > Show > System screen
and find this information, it is necessary either to connect a monitor to the front
panel monitor port, or else to use the LAN 2 port to connect test set to a PC
directly.
Figure 5-28
Checking the LAN address
Using the LAN 1 port to connect the test set directly to the public LAN is
potentially insecure, because the test set does not provide anti-virus
protection. Connecting the test set to the public LAN by way of a PC with
antivirus protection is the preferred solution.
The LAN 2 port is designed to use a private static IP address, 192.168.1.2
(changing this address is possible but not recommended). This port can be
used for direct connection to a PC.
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