Connecting to a Computer

For most applications, the USRP-2974 must be connected either to a desktop computer or a laptop computer.

Install any software you plan to use on the desktop computer or laptop computer before you connect the hardware.
  1. (Optional) Connect any additional attachments required for your project to the front panel or back panel terminals of the USRP-2974.
  2. Connect the USRP-2974 to an Ethernet port on the local subnet or directly to the computer using an Ethernet cable.
    ConnectionAction
    1G ETH Connect the RJ45 connector of the USRP-2974 front panel to the Ethernet port of the computer.
    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.