Solution
There are two different ways to connect to a Ethernet Instrument: automatically and manually.
In Microsoft Windows these settings are accessible through Change adaptor settings in the Network and Sharing Centre.
To determine which IP address type should be used:
- DHCP (Automatic) - When your instrument is connected to a network with a Router or Hub, Use this setting to have the IP address dynamically assigned. This is the most common default state.
- Static IP Address (Manually) - Use this when your instrument is either connected to a network with a switch or directly to your computer with a crossover cable.
Figure 1: Configuring the IP Address Automatically (DHCP)
Figure 2: Configuring the IP Address Manually with a Static IP (example address)