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68 Chapter 2
Basic Operation
Using the Web Server
The Web-Enabled PSG web page, shown in Figure 2-12, provides general information on your signal
generator and a means to control the instrument by using a remote front-panel interface or using
SCPI (Standard Communication for Programmable Instruments) commands. The web page also has
links to Agilent’s products, support, manuals, and website.
NOTE The Web Server service is compatible with the latest version of the Microsoft© Internet
Explorer web browser.
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The Signal Generator Web Control menu button on the Web-Enabled PSG web page will access a
second web page. This web page, shown in Figure 2-13, provides a virtual instrument interface that
can be used to control the signal generator. You can use the mouse to click on the signal generator’s
front panel hardkeys, softkeys and number pad. There is also a text box that can be used to send
SCPI commands to the instrument.
Activating the Web Server
Perform the following steps to access the Web Server.
1. Turn on the Web Server by pressing
Utility > GPIB/RS–232 LAN > LAN Services Setup > Web Server On.
2. Press the
Proceed With Reconfiguration softkey.
3. Press the
Confirm Change (Instrument will Reboot) softkey. The signal generator will reboot.
4. Launch your PC or workstation web browser.
5. Enter the IP address of the signal generator in the web browser address field. For example,
http://101.101.101.101. Replace 101.101.101.101 with your signal generator’s IP address. Press the
Enter key on the computer’s keyboard.
NOTE The IP (Internet Protocol) address can change depending on your LAN configuration.
Use the LAN Config Manual DHCP softkey to select a Manual or DHCP (dynamic host
communication protocol) LAN configuration. Refer to E8257D/67D PSG Signal Generators
Key Reference for more information.
6. Press the enter key on the computer’s keyboard. The web browser will display the signal
generator’s homepage as shown below in Figure 2-12. This web page displays information about
the signal generator and provides access to Agilent’s website.
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