Remote Spectrum Monitors : Setting Up Windows 7 for a Static IP
 
Setting Up Windows 7 for a Static IP
The following example illustrates how to set up Windows 7 for a static IP address. Refer to your operating system documentation or consult with your network administrator for other Windows versions or operating systems.
1. Connect an Ethernet crossover cable between a PC and the instrument.
2. Open Control Panel, Network and Internet and select Network and Sharing Center.
3. Select the Local Area Connection link as shown in Figure: Local area connection link.
Local area connection link
4. Select Properties as shown in Figure: Windows configuration stepsa.
5. Highlight Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4) and select Properties as shown in Figure: Windows configuration stepsb.
6. Select Use the following IP address: and enter the following IP properties as shown in Figure: Windows configuration stepsc as listed:
• Static IP Address: 10.0.0.1
• Static Subnet: 255.255.255.0
• Static Gateway: 10.0.0.0
Windows configuration steps
7. If you want to specify a domain name system (DNS) server, enter the preferred and alternate server addresses (Figure 2c). You may need to contact your network administrator for details about using specific DNS servers; otherwise, select Obtain DNS server address automatically.
8. Click OK.
The PC is now configured for a direct connection to the instrument using a static IP.