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connecting to PXI 8106
MAC_D
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06-24-2008 04:56 AM
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Hello
I am trying to connect to a PXI 8106 via a laptop through measurement and automation explorer. I have successfully connected to a desktop machine, without any problem. However the Laptop does not pick up any remote machines within the measuerment and automation window. I have re-installed all the software and the drivers to make sure that everything was as it should be but i still can't pick up the PXI machine.
Any help
Thanks
MAC_D
rsw
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06-25-2008 04:20 AM
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Hi,
There are a few things that may be causing this to not pick up, firstly does the PXI by default have a Static IP address associated with it? If so you will have to be within the same subnet and IP address range. Secondly are you connecting directly or through a switch, if it's direct please ensure you have a crossover cable or your PC can auto switch to crossover state.
If these are all correct then try rebooting the PXI with the PC plugged into it (ensuring the PC is set to find its IP address via DHCP) and see if MAX can then discover it.
All the best,
Applications Engineer
06-25-2008 04:43 AM
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Rob thanks for your reply.
My issue is the following i have only one network port. If i plug the PXI controller in to this and reboot an IP address is asigned, if i then disconnect from the network and connect to my PC then MAX can pick it up, however if i restart or reboot the controller in this mode the IP address is not stored.
My real problem is that the controller will be operated remotely with a laptop and no access to any network, for controller or laptop, so i need the PC and the controller to be able to link up without any network present, can this be done?
rsw
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06-25-2008 04:53 AM
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Hi,
This is do-able with a PXI system, a few extra steps are required however. Firstly your PXI will require a static IP address (as no network device is giving it an IP address) and then also place your laptop into the same subnet and IP address range. Link these together with a crossover ethernet cable (or straight through if your laptop supports autoswitching - most new Dell laptops do) and your device should appear under MAX.
All the best,
Applications Engineer
06-25-2008 04:56 AM
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Thanks again Rob
How do i generate a static IP address on the controller?
rsw
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06-25-2008 05:08 AM
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Hi,
Under Real-Time just booting the system into RT Safe-Mode and setting it in MAX will let you change it from 0.0.0.0 to the IP you require and then rebooting back to RT. You can do this from BIOS by hitting "del" on boot and setting RT Safemode under the boot options.
No problems at all, if you come across any issues please let me know,
All the best,
Applications Engineer
