Connection Action
10G ETH
Connect the SFP+ Port 0 connector of the USRP-2974 front panel to the
Ethernet port of the computer.
Note
The USRP-2974 automatically attempts to connect to the network using
dynamic host configuration protocol (DHCP). If DHCP is not available, the
USRP-2974 connects to the network with a link-local IP address with the form
169.254.x.x
.
Tip
Use an Ethernet router to connect multiple USRP-2974 devices to the
computer.
Related Information
How Do I Change My IP Address Using My Computer?
Powering on the Device
1.
Connect the power supply to the USRP-2974.
2.
Plug the power supply into a wall outlet. Press the power button.
3.
Power on the computer or laptop.
Programming the Device
You can use the NI-USRP instrument driver to create communications applications for the
USRP-2974.
The USRP-2974 contains a controller that runs NI Linux Real-Time. It also contains a
LabVIEW FPGA target, which supports the creation of custom FPGAs and configuration of
the device using Instrument Design Libraries (IDLs).
NI-USRP Instrument Driver
The NI-USRP instrument driver features a set of functions and properties that exercise the
capabilities of the USRP-2974, including configuration, control, and other device-specific
functions.
Refer to the
for information about using the instrument driver in your
applications.
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