• Verify that all network connections are secure.
    • The USB connection between the sbRIO-96xx and the host computer
    • The Ethernet connection between the sbRIO-96xx and the ethernet switch
    • The Ethernet connection between the host computer and the ethernet switch
  • Configure the IP and other network settings by completing the following steps.
    1. Use a USB-Type-C-to-USB-Type-A cable (included in the kit) to connect the sbRIO-96xx USB Type-C Device Port to a host computer. The USB driver creates a virtual network interface card and assigns an IP address to the sbRIO-96xx in the format of 172.22.11.x.
    2. In MAX, expand your system under Remote Systems.
      Tip If you do not see the sbRIO-96xx under Remote Systems, use the Troubleshoot Remote System Discovery utility to walk through troubleshooting steps.
    3. Select the Network Settings tab to configure the IP and other network settings.
    4. (Optional) Use the RJ-45 Ethernet port 0 or port 1 to reconnect the sbRIO-96xx to the host computer. The sbRIO-96xx attempts to initiate a DHCP network connection at power up.
      Note If the sbRIO-96xx cannot obtain an IP address, it connects to the network with a link-local IP address with the form 169.254.x.x. The host computer communicates with the sbRIO-96xx over a standard Ethernet connection.
  • Ensure that you have the correct version of NI CompactRIO Device Drivers installed on the host computer. Visit ni.com/r/swsupport for the minimum supported versions of LabVIEW and NI CompactRIO Device Drivers.
    Tip If you have recently upgraded LabVIEW, you must reinstall NI CompactRIO Device Drivers.
  • Ensure that the NI USBLAN adapter is recognized in the Device Manager. Select Start » Control Panel » Device Manager » Network adapters » National Instruments » USBLAN adapter. If the USBLAN adapter is not recognized, you must reinstall NI CompactRIO Device Drivers.
    Note For Windows 10, you may need to search for the Control Panel as it not always available from the Start Menu.
  • Temporarily disable any network firewalls or other security software.