Install NI-XNET Driver Software

NI automates installation using NI Package Manager. If not already installed, or if an upgrade is required, NI Package Manager is automatically installed. You can also download NI Package Manager at ni.com/r/NIPMDownload. Refer to the NI Package Manager Manual for information about installing, removing, and upgrading NI software.

To install NI-XNET software, you must log on as an administrator or as a user with administrator privileges.

  1. Launch the NI-XNET installer.
If the installer displays the Package Manager license agreement, review the content, select I accept the above license agreement, and then click Next. Review the summary, and click Next. NI-XNET driver installation begins once NI Package Manager is installed.
  1. Select any additional components that you want to install, and click Next.
    Typically, some suggestions are already selected. Click Deselect All to clear the selections, Select All to select everything in the list, or select only the additional items you want to install.
  2. Review the NI-XNET license agreement, select I accept the above license agreement, and then click Next.
  3. Review the summary, and click Next.
  4. When installation is complete, click Reboot Now and allow the computer to restart. Proceed to Install Your Hardware.
    Note Refer to LabVIEW Real-Time (RT) Configuration in the NI-XNET Hardware and Software Help for information about installing NI-XNET software on your LabVIEW Real-Time system.