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Using IO Interfaces
Using LAN
DHCP Configuration
If the DHCP server uses dynamic DNS to link the hostname with the assigned IP address, the
hostname may be used in place of the IP address. Otherwise, the hostname is not usable.
For more information on the DHCP configuration, refer to “Configuring the DHCP LAN (Agilent
MXG)” on page 35 or “Configuring the DHCP LAN (ESG/PSG)” on page 36.
AUTO (DHCP/Auto–IP) Configuration (Agilent MXG)
DHCP and Auto–IP are used together to make automatic (AUTO) mode for IP configuration.
Automatic mode attempts DHCP first and then if that fails Auto–IP is used to detect a private
network. If neither is found, Manual is the final choice.
If the DHCP server uses dynamic DNS to link the hostname with the assigned IP address, the
hostname may be used in place of the IP address. Otherwise, the hostname is not usable.
Auto–IP provides automatic TCP/IP set–up for instruments on any manually configured networks.
For more information on the AUTO (DHCP/Auto–IP) configuration, refer to “Configuring the DHCP
LAN (Agilent MXG)” on page 35.
Configuring the DHCP LAN (Agilent MXG)
AUTO (DHCP/Auto–IP): Request a new IP address in the following sequence: 1) from the DHCP (server–based
LAN), 2) Auto–IP (private network without a network administrator) or if neither is available, 3) Manual setting is
selected.
DHCP: Request a new IP address from the DHCP server each power cycle.
Confirming this action configures the signal generator as a DHCP client. In DHCP mode, the signal generator
will request a new IP address from the DHCP server upon rebooting to determine the assigned IP address.
Utility > IO Config
SCPI commands:
:SYSTem:COMMunicate:LAN:CONFig DHCP|AUTO
:SYSTem:COMMunicate:LAN:CONFig?
For details on each key, use the key help (described in User’s Guide). For additional SCPI command information, refer to the SCPI
Command Reference.
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