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Agilent E2050 LAN/GPIB Gateway Installation and Configuration GuideManual Part Number: E2050-90003Printed in U.S.A. E0701

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100 SpecificationsSpecificationsThis appendix provides specifications for the E2050 LAN/GPIB Gateway, including:n Power Requirementsn Environmentaln G

Specifications 101SpecificationsPower RequirementsEnvironmentalGPIB CharacteristicsThe GPIB connection conforms to IEEE 488.1 - 1987 specifications. P

102 SpecificationsSpecificationsNotes:

103Glossary

104 GlossaryGlossaryaddressA string uniquely identifying a particular interface or a device on that interface which is interpreted at the E2050 LAN/GP

Glossary 105GlossarygatewayHardware that permits a network connection between the LAN that your computer understands, and the instrument specific inte

106 GlossaryGlossaryone interface on the controller or gateway, each interface must have a unique symbolic name.TFTPThe Trivial File Transfer Protoco

Index 107AAC/DC adapter, 17administration, 64Agilent telephone numbers, 6Agilent web site, 6allow, 69application softwaresupported, 18using, 22BBNC co

108 Index Ggateway configuration, verifying, 88gateway failure messages, 83gateway/client connections, 71glossary, 104GPIB Address, 37GPIB connector,

Index 109Ssafety, 7server/client model, 20setting configuration values, 35setting default configuration, 75, 88SICL LAN error codes, 83SICL LAN proto

111Introduction

110 Index T (continued)troubleshooting (cont’d)gateway configuration, 88hardware failure, 85network configurations, 85–86network configurations BOOTP

12 Chapter 1IntroductionThis Agilent E2050 LAN/GPIB Gateway Installation and Configuration Guide gives guidelines to install and configure the E2050 L

Chapter 1 13IntroductionHow to Use This GuideHow to Use This GuideThe information in this guide assumes you are a Network Administrator who installs,

14 Chapter 1IntroductionHow to Use This GuideRelated Software DocumentationSuggested software manuals you can use for E2050 LAN/GPIB Gateway operatio

Chapter 1 15IntroductionE2050 Hardware DescriptionE2050 Hardware DescriptionIn addition to this guide, the E2050 product package consists of:n E2050 L

16 Chapter 1IntroductionE2050 Hardware DescriptionE2050 LAN/GPIB Gateway Rear PanelThis figure shows the back panel features of the Gateway. Note tha

Chapter 1 17IntroductionE2050 Hardware DescriptionAC/DC Adapter and AC Power CordAs shown in the following figure, the power module (AC/DC Adapter) (A

18 Chapter 1IntroductionE2050 Software/Firmware ArchitectureE2050 Software/Firmware ArchitectureThis section describes E2050 software/firmware archit

Chapter 1 19IntroductionE2050 Software/Firmware ArchitectureTypical LAN ConnectionsThe E2050 LAN/GPIB Gateway combines hardware and firmware in a sing

20 Chapter 1IntroductionE2050 Software/Firmware ArchitectureThe Gateway connects the local area network (LAN) from the computer system to the GPIB bu

Chapter 1 21IntroductionE2050 Software/Firmware ArchitectureSoftware/Firmware Architecture OverviewAgilent SICL contains the LAN client software neede

22 Chapter 1IntroductionE2050 Software/Firmware ArchitectureUsing Application SoftwareThis section summarizes how the software on a client computer s

232Installation

24 Chapter 2InstallationThis chapter shows how to install the E2050 LAN/GPIB Gateway on the LAN and the GPIB bus for use with network-equipped compute

Chapter 2 25InstallationHardware RequirementsHardware RequirementsTo install the Gateway, you must have the following hardware:n One or more of these

26 Chapter 2InstallationSoftware RequirementsSoftware RequirementsEach client computer system that will access the Gateway must be running one of the

Chapter 2 27InstallationInstalling the HardwareInstalling the HardwareThis section shows how to install the LAN/GPIB Gateway hardware by connecting it

28 Chapter 2InstallationInstalling the HardwareStep 3: Connect the Gateway to the Networkn Ethertwist Connection. For Ethertwist, connect the LAN cab

Chapter 2 29InstallationInstalling the Hardwaren ThinLAN Connections. For ThinLAN, connect the LAN cable to the BNC connector on the back panel of the

Contents 3ContentsE2050 LAN/GPIB Gateway User’s GuideFront Matter...

30 Chapter 2InstallationInstalling the HardwareStep 4: Connect GPIB Cable and Power Cordsn Connect the GPIB cable from the GPIB instrument(s) to the

Chapter 2 31InstallationInstalling the HardwareStep 5: Observe the Power-On Sequencen The Gateway now goes through its power-on, hardware self-test. V

32 Chapter 2InstallationInstalling the HardwareNotes:

333Configuration

34 Chapter 3ConfigurationThis chapter gives guidelines to configure the E2050 LAN/GPIB Gateway on your network. You can use this chapter if you are co

Chapter 3 35ConfigurationSetting Configuration ValuesSetting Configuration ValuesThis section gives guidelines to set E2050 configuration values, incl

36 Chapter 3ConfigurationSetting Configuration ValuesThe following table describes the configuration values for the E2050 and the applicable default

Chapter 3 37ConfigurationSetting Configuration ValuesHardware Address (MAC) (cont’d)N/A The hardware address value cannot be set or changed with Telne

38 Chapter 3ConfigurationSetting Configuration ValuesIP Address 192.0.0.192 This value is the Internet Protocol (IP) address of the LAN/GPIB Gateway.

Chapter 3 39ConfigurationSetting Configuration ValuesLAN Timeout 0 sec This value sets the LAN connect timeout in seconds. The Gateway may use the TCP

Contents 4 4. Administration ...63Using the Telnet Utility...

40 Chapter 3ConfigurationSetting Configuration ValuesSyslog Server Address (cont’d)0.0.0.0 Typically, syslogd obtains its routing information from th

Chapter 3 41ConfigurationSetting Configuration ValuesHow Configuration Values are UsedThe E2050 LAN/GPIB Gateway uses the default configuration values

42 Chapter 3ConfigurationSetting Configuration ValuesWhen the Config Preset Button is Pressed The recessed Config Preset button on the back panel of

Chapter 3 43ConfigurationConfiguration MethodsConfiguration MethodsThis section describes configuration methods you can use to set the configuration v

44 Chapter 3ConfigurationConfiguration MethodsBOOTP BOOTP is a bootstrap protocol that allows critical configuration values such as the IP address an

Chapter 3 45ConfigurationConfiguration MethodsUsing Telnet Configuration Method (Windows)To configure the LAN/GPIB Gateway on your network using the T

46 Chapter 3ConfigurationConfiguration MethodsWhen you are connected to the Gateway, you will see general information about the Telnet utility comman

Chapter 3 47ConfigurationConfiguration Methods10 At the Telnet prompt (>), enter the configuration values you want to change or set. (You only need

48 Chapter 3ConfigurationConfiguration MethodsFor each configuration value to change or set, use the syntax: Telnet_command: value Enter. For example

Chapter 3 49ConfigurationConfiguration MethodsYou should get a response from the ping command that is similar to the following, where each line after

5NoticeThe information contained in this document is subject to change without notice.Agilent Technologies shall not be liable for any errors containe

50 Chapter 3ConfigurationConfiguration MethodsUsing Telnet Configuration Method (HP-UX)To configure the LAN/GPIB Gateway on your network using Telnet

Chapter 3 51ConfigurationConfiguration MethodsFor example, if you have not changed any of the configuration settings previously, you will see the defa

52 Chapter 3ConfigurationConfiguration MethodsThe following table lists the configuration values you can set using Telnet. The information following

Chapter 3 53ConfigurationConfiguration MethodsIf you want to exit without saving any of the configuration values you have changed or set, enter either

54 Chapter 3ConfigurationConfiguration MethodsPING E2050.agilent.com: 64 byte packets64 bytes from 128.10.0.3: icmp_seq=0. time=3. ms64 bytes from 12

Chapter 3 55ConfigurationConfiguration MethodsUsing BOOTP Configuration Method (HP-UX)To configure a LAN/GPIB Gateway on your network using BOOTP from

56 Chapter 3ConfigurationConfiguration MethodsThis example BOOTP entry configures a hostname (hn), a hardware address (ha), and an IP address (ip) fo

Chapter 3 57ConfigurationConfiguration Methods4 Test that the Gateway has received the BOOTP response and has configured itself by using the ping comm

58 Chapter 3ConfigurationConfiguration MethodsUsing BOOTP with TFTP Configuration Method (HP-UX)To configure a LAN/GPIB Gateway on your network using

Chapter 3 59ConfigurationConfiguration MethodsThis example BOOTP entry configures a hostname (hn), a hardware address (ha), an IP address (ip), and th

6 Trademark InformationMicrosoft®, Windows ® 95, Windows ® 98, Windows ® Me, Windows ® 2000, and Windows NT® are U.S. registered trademarks of Micros

60 Chapter 3ConfigurationConfiguration Methods5 Create the appropriate directory structure and TFTP configuration file for each LAN/GPIB Gateway, as

Chapter 3 61ConfigurationConfiguration MethodsAn example TFTP file follows. Consult your system documentation for any other steps required to complete

62 Chapter 3ConfigurationConfiguration MethodsAt the client system, type: ping hostname (or) IP_address ReturnFor example, using a Gateway’s hostname

634Administration

64 Chapter 4AdministrationThis chapter gives guidelines to administer the E2050 LAN/GPIB Gateway on your network, using the Telnet utility provided wi

Chapter 4 65AdministrationUsing the Telnet UtilityUsing the Telnet UtilityThis section explains how to access and exit the Telnet utility. It also sum

66 Chapter 4AdministrationUsing the Telnet Utility3 If you do not know the IP address or hostname of the Gateway:n After the Gateway has been powered

Chapter 4 67AdministrationUsing the Telnet Utility5 If you are using a Windows 95/98/Me/2000/NT client system, you may also need to turn on Local Echo

68 Chapter 4AdministrationUsing the Telnet UtilityExiting the Telnet UtilityTo exit the Telnet utility, use these Telnet commands. n If you want to e

Chapter 4 69AdministrationUsing the Telnet UtilityCommand Descriptionallow: IP_address(es) Set the IP allow list configuration value for the Gateway.b

7Safety ConsiderationsProduct and Documentation LabelsA WARNING denotes a hazard that can cause injury or death. A CAUTION denotes a hazard that can d

70 Chapter 4AdministrationQuerying the GatewayQuerying the GatewayThis section gives guidelines to query the E2050 LAN/GPIB gateway, including:n Quer

Chapter 4 71AdministrationQuerying the GatewayQuerying the Configuration MethodIf you do not know the configuration method currently used for the Gate

72 Chapter 4AdministrationQuerying the GatewayThe following is an example status screen of clients connected to an E2050 LAN/GPIB Gateway.The meaning

Chapter 4 73AdministrationQuerying the GatewayAll the sessions for a particular connection are listed together and only the first session has the Serv

74 Chapter 4AdministrationQuerying the GatewayOperation SICL FunctionGETT1 igpibgett1delayHINT ihintLLO igpiblloLOCAL ilocalLOCK ilockONINTR ionintrO

Chapter 4 75AdministrationConfiguring the GatewayConfiguring the GatewayThis section gives guidelines to configure the E2050 LAN/GPIB Gateway, includi

76 Chapter 4AdministrationConfiguring the GatewayTo change the configuration method used for the Gateway, you can modify the bootp: ON/OFF Telnet con

Chapter 4 77AdministrationConfiguring the GatewayTo modify the configuration method by pressing the Config Preset button, press the Config Preset butt

78 Chapter 4AdministrationConfiguring the Gatewayn Because of the limited memory area on the Gateway, only about 50 lines of syslog-display messages

Chapter 4 79AdministrationConfiguring the GatewayTerminating Client ConnectionsIf after querying the status of the Gateway and client connections, you

8 If your device does cause interference to radio and television reception, you are encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of t

80 Chapter 4AdministrationConfiguring the GatewayNotes:

815Troubleshooting

82 Chapter 5TroubleshootingThis chapter gives guidelines to troubleshoot problems that may occur with the E2050 LAN/GPIB Gateway, including:n Gateway

Chapter 5 83TroubleshootingGateway Failure MessagesGateway Failure MessagesThis section provides failure messages and troubleshooting explanations for

84 Chapter 5TroubleshootingGateway Failure Messagessyslog File MessagesThe syslog file error messages can be viewed via the Telnet syslog-display com

Chapter 5 85TroubleshootingTroubleshooting Network ConfigurationTroubleshooting Network ConfigurationThis section provides guidelines to troubleshoot

86 Chapter 5TroubleshootingTroubleshooting Network ConfigurationTroubleshooting Network ConfigurationsIf some network configuration values for the E2

Chapter 5 87TroubleshootingTroubleshooting Network ConfigurationBOOTP or BOOTP with TFTP ConfigurationTo correct network configuration values when usi

88 Chapter 5TroubleshootingTroubleshooting Gateway ConfigurationTroubleshooting Gateway ConfigurationThis section gives guidelines to troubleshoot E2

Chapter 5 89TroubleshootingTroubleshooting Gateway ConfigurationVerifying the Configuration MethodIf you have a problem configuring the LAN/GPIB Gatew

9Manufacturer’s Name: Agilent Technologies, IncorporatedManufacturer’s Address: 815 - 14th St. SWLoveland, Colorado 80537USADeclares, that the produc

90 Chapter 5TroubleshootingTroubleshooting Gateway Configuration4 If the Gateway is powered on, configured, but you do not know the IP address:n Pres

Chapter 5 91TroubleshootingTroubleshooting Gateway ConfigurationChanging the Configuration MethodIf you want to change the configuration method used f

92 Chapter 5TroubleshootingTroubleshooting Gateway ConfigurationTroubleshooting Telnet ConfigurationIf you have trouble configuring the LAN/GPIB Gate

Chapter 5 93TroubleshootingTroubleshooting Gateway Configuration4 Verify the BOOTP server is on the same local subnet as the Gateway. If not, consult

94 Chapter 5TroubleshootingTroubleshooting Client ConnectionsTroubleshooting Client ConnectionsThis section gives guidelines to troubleshoot client c

Chapter 5 95TroubleshootingTroubleshooting Client ConnectionsThis indicates the client was unable to contact the Gateway. The Gateway may be on a diff

96 Chapter 5TroubleshootingTroubleshooting Client Connectionsn You can also try rpcinfo -t IP_address 395180 Return. This rpcinfo command gives the r

Chapter 5 97TroubleshootingTroubleshooting Client Connectionsiopen fails or I/O operation fails: Out of resourcesThe Gateway was unable to open anothe

98 Chapter 5TroubleshootingTroubleshooting Client ConnectionsGateway appears to be hungThere are several possible causes. For all of the following, u

99ASpecifications