Do Not Modify Or Reconfigure The Operating System; Install Antivirus And Firewall Protection; Install Spyware Protection - Keysight Technologies PNA Series Installation And Quick Start Manual

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Operating Precautions

Do NOT Modify or Reconfigure the Operating System

The Microsoft Windows operating system has been modified and optimized by
Keysight to improve the performance of the PNA.
— Do NOT install a standard version of the Windows operating system on the
— Do NOT change advanced performance settings or group policies.
— Do NOT add or delete any SSD partitions on the PNA.
— Do NOT delete the Keysight user account unless in a secured environment.
— Do NOT modify any of the Keysight software registry entries.
— DO NOT disconnect mains power to shutdown the PNA, except when

Install Antivirus and Firewall Protection

No antivirus software is shipped with the analyzer. It is recommended that you
install antivirus software if your analyzer is connected to the LAN. Check with
your IT department to see what they recommend.
The analyzer is shipped with the Windows firewall and Windows Defender
enabled.
Do not modify the default network settings as this may cause problems with
the operating system of the analyzer.
To adjust Windows Defender settings, log in as administrator (refer to "User
Accounts" in the PNA Online Help,
https://rfmw.em.keysight.com/wireless/helpfiles/N52xxB/help.htm) and
minimize the PNA-Series Application and click on the Start button and type:
defender
Then click on Windows Defender from the Best match column.

Install Spyware Protection

There is no anti-spyware software installed on the instrument. This should not
be a problem if you do not use the instrument for a lot of internet browsing.
Having spyware in the instrument could have an impact on the instrument
performance.
Installation Note E8356-90001
PNA.
absolutely necessary. Doing so can damage the power supply, solid state
drive, or other internal assemblies.
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