DHCP is the default Ethernet type. If the Anritsu handheld has been set to Manual, change to DHCP from the System main menu (Shift+8) > System Options > Ethernet.
Use the following procedure if you can connect to a network that offers DHCP.
1. Connect the handheld instrument and the computer running MST to the Ethernet network.
2. Turn on the Anritsu handheld and confirm the network connection from the System main menu (Shift+8) > Status submenu key. The IP address on the handheld is displayed in the STATUS window.
3. In Master Software Tools, press the Network tab, then the Query Network for Instruments button. Double-click the handheld instrument to complete the connection. The instrument model and IP address along with a green connection icon will be displayed at the top of the MST window.
Ethernet Direct Connection
Use the following procedure if you cannot connect to a network running DHCP.
1. Connect the handheld instrument and the computer running MST with an Ethernet crossover cable or a standard Ethernet cable with a crossover adapter.
2. Turn on the Anritsu handheld and set the Ethernet connection to Manual. System main menu > System Options > Ethernet.
3. Use the Field and Octet submenu keys to setup the following:
The following steps may disable network and/or Internet access.
4. Configure the computer for direct Ethernet connection:
a. On the computer running MST, double-click on the local area connection associated with Ethernet crossover cable connection (Start menu > Settings > Network Connections > Local Area Connection x).
b. Click on the Properties button, then double-click on Internet Protocol (TCP/IP).
c. Select Use the following IP address (or Alternate Configuration) and enter the following information:
d. Close all the open windows and restart the computer and the Anritsu instrument.
5. Open Master Software Tools, press the Network tab then the Query Network for Instruments button. Double-click on the instrument to complete the connection. The instrument model and IP address (10.0.0.2) along with a green connection icon will be displayed at the top of the MST window.