Installing the Software

You must be an Administrator to install NI software on your computer.
  1. Install an application development environment (ADE), such as LabVIEW or LabVIEW Communications System Design Suite.
  2. Follow the instructions below that correspond with the ADE that you installed.

Installing the Software Using NI Package Manager

Ensure that you have installed the latest version of NI Package Manager. To access the download page for NI Package Manager, go to ni.com/info and enter info code NIPMDownload.

Note NI-USRP versions 18.1 to current are available to download using NI Package Manager. To download another version of NI-USRP, refer to Installing the Software Using the Driver Download Page.
  1. To install the latest NI-USRP instrument driver, open NI Package Manager.
  2. On the BROWSE PRODUCTS tab, click Drivers to display all available drivers.
  3. Select NI-USRP and click INSTALL.
  4. Follow the instructions in the installation prompts.
    Note Windows users may see access and security messages during installation. Accept the prompts to complete the installation.

Installing the Software Using the Driver Download Page

Note NI recommends using NI Package Manager to download NI-USRP driver software.
  1. Visit ni.com/info and enter the Info Code usrpdriver to access the driver download page for all versions of NI-USRP software.
  2. Download a version of NI-USRP driver software.
  3. Follow the instructions in the installation prompts.
    Note Windows users may see access and security messages during installation. Accept the prompts to complete the installation.
  4. When the installer completes, select Shut Down in the dialog box that prompts you to restart, shut down, or restart later.