National Instruments GPIB Series Getting Started

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Chapter 1 Introduction© National Instruments Corporation 1-3 GPIB-ENET/100 for Windows Me/98/95You can use either the Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) or asimple Ethernet configuration utility to configure the GPIB-ENET/100without the need for any dip switches or jumpers. Installation optionsinclude rack mounting, DIN rail mounting, wall mounting, and stackablestand-alone use. You can stack the unit with other GPIB-ENET/100 unitsand additional National Instruments products including the ENET-232Series and ENET-485 Series serial controllers.For more information about hardware specifications, refer to Appendix C,Specifications.Feature OverviewWith the GPIB-ENET/100, you gain all the features inherent in anetworked device: fewer cabling distance restrictions, device sharing,and communication with devices throughout the Internet.In a GPIB application, you are restricted to the distance limitations of theGPIB specification. However, you can overcome these restrictions becausethe GPIB-ENET/100 uses Ethernet, and can add an unlimited distance toyour application simply by utilizing the distances available to you by usinga networked device. Because the GPIB-ENET/100 uses standard Internetprotocols, you can exploit the Internet to communicate with your GPIBinstruments throughout the world.LED OverviewFigure 1-1 shows the six light-emitting diodes (LEDs) on theGPIB-ENET/100. The LEDs are visible from the top and front of the unit.Figure 1-1. GPIB-ENET/100 Front Panel1 Power/Ready LED2 Ethernet LEDs3 GPIB Port LEDs4 Power Switch1 2 3 4