Connecting over a local area network

In this configuration, your computer will be connected to a local network. You'll connect the LI-8100A to a network terminal and configure the instrument using a computer on that network.

1. Check the cable connections—be sure the network card is installed and connected to the internal Ethernet cable under the LI-8100A access panel.
2. Connect to the instrument using a serial or USB connection.
3. See First Things First for details.
3. Set the LI-8100A IP address.
4. Ask someone in your IT department to provide you with a static IP address for your network. In the LI-8100A PC software, click 8100 > Networking and enter the following information:
5. • IP Address: The one provided by your IT department.
   • Netmask: 255.255.255.0
6. The other settings can be left at the default values.
4. Restart the instrument after setting the IP address.
5. Launch the LI-8100A PC software again.
6. After the LI-8100A has powered up and the Ready light is on, click the Connect button in the software.
6. Select TCP/IP and enter the IP address that your IT department provided.
7. Click Connect.