Installing the Device

Install all the software you plan to use before you install the hardware.

Note The USRP device connects to a host computer using a standard gigabit Ethernet interface. Refer to the documentation for your gigabit Ethernet interface for installation and configuration instructions.
  1. Power on the computer.
  2. Attach the antenna or cable to the front panel terminals of the USRP device as desired.
  3. Use the Ethernet cable to connect the USRP device to the computer. For maximum throughput over Ethernet, NI recommends that you connect each USRP device to its own dedicated gigabit Ethernet interface on the host computer.
  4. Connect the AC/DC power supply to the USRP device.
  5. Plug the power supply into a wall outlet. Windows automatically recognizes the USRP device.