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 the 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: 10.0.0.2
• 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.