Changing the Device ID

To change the USRP-2900/2901 device ID, you must know the current address of the device.
  1. Verify that your device is powered on and connected to your computer using the USB 3.0 or 2.0 interface.
  2. Select Start » All Programs » National Instruments » NI-USRP » NI-USRP Configuration Utility to open the NI-USRP Configuration Utility.
  3. Select the Devices tab of the utility.
    Your device should appear in the list on the left side of the tab.
  4. In the list, select the device for which you want to change the device ID.
    If you have multiple devices, verify that you selected the correct device.
    The device ID of the selected device displays in the Selected Device ID textbox.
  5. Enter the device ID for the device in the New Device ID textbox.
    Note The device ID cannot contain spaces or special characters.
    The utility should appear similar to the following figure.
    Figure 2. Changing the Device ID

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  6. Click the Change Device ID button or press <Enter> to change the device ID.
  7. The utility prompts you to confirm your selection. Click OK if your selection is correct; otherwise, click Cancel.
  8. The utility displays a confirmation to indicate the process is complete. Click OK.
  9. Power cycle the device to apply the changes.
    Note After you change the device ID, you must power cycle the device and click Find Devices in the utility to update the list of devices.