Connecting to VirtualBench Using an Existing Wireless Network

Connecting to VirtualBench Using an Existing Wireless Network

Your computer must have wireless networking capability to establish a wireless connection.

1. Install the VirtualBench application on your computer.
2. Connect the antenna.
3. Plug in the power cable.
4. Connect the VirtualBench hardware to your computer using the USB cable.

   The VirtualBench application should start automatically. If it does not, refer to Why Doesn't the VirtualBench Application Start Automatically?.

5. In the application, connect VirtualBench to an existing wireless network.
   1. Click the wireless icon to open Network Configuration.
   2. Select Connect to existing wireless network and choose your preferred wireless network from the list. Some networks require a network security key or passphrase. Enter one if prompted.
   3. Click Apply.
6. Connect your computer to the same wireless network as the VirtualBench.
   1. In Windows, open Connect to Network by clicking on the network icon in the notification area.
   2. In the list of available networks, select the same network that you connected VirtualBench to. Click Connect.

      You must connect your computer to the same wireless network as the VirtualBench.

7. Disconnect the USB cable.
8. Launch the VirtualBench application from your Start menu. Click Search for Device. The VirtualBench should be listed in the Select a device window.

If you are still having trouble connecting to VirtualBench, try the following:

• Disable your computer's firewall to make sure the firewall is not blocking the connection, or make sure your firewall settings allow for the network ports listed in the NI VirtualBench Specifications.
• Disable any virtual machine network adapters such as VMWare. These adapters can route traffic incorrectly and cause the VirtualBench to not be discovered or used.
• Verify that the antenna is connected.

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