How do I find the Unique ID Number+ or MAC address for my 8000-series oscilloscope?

How do I find the Unique ID Number+ or MAC address for my 8000-series oscilloscope?

To access this information the Ethernet/ LAN port must be enabled. If the Ethernet/ LAN port is not enabled, please refer to FAQ #1123. This FAQ has the procedure for enabling the Ethernet/ LAN.

For the DSA8200, and 8000-series oscilloscopes with XP:

• Select Utilities
• Select System Properties
• The Unique ID number is under the Mainframe tab.

For 8000-series oscilloscopes with Win2K:

For products with SW version 2.4.0.5 (and with the Ethernet/ LAN port enabled), the unique ID number can be accessed using the following procedure:

• Select Utility
• Select Option Installation
• Select Continue
• The Unique ID number will be listed if the Ethernet/ LAN port is enabled.

For 8000-series oscilloscopes with Win2K with SW version below 2.4.0.5:

Once the Ethernet/ LAN port is enabled, the procedure to access the Unique ID number, or MAC address, is below:

• Connect keyboard and mouse to the scope
• If not already on, power up the oscilloscope
• Minimize the oscilloscope application.
• Select Windows “START” button in the bottom left hand corner of the display
• Select “ RUN ” from drop down menu
• Type “cmd” and select enter
• Type “ipconfig /all” and select enter
• Record the PHYSICAL ADDRESS: 00-00-XX-XX-XX-XX; this is the Unique Id.
• Right click on tool bar at the top of the “C:\\WINN\System32\cmd.exe” window and select “close” from the drop down menu.

For CSA / TDS 8000 and CSA / TDS 8000B products with Win 98

Once the Ethernet/ LAN port is enabled, the procedure to access the Unique ID number, or MAC address, is below:

• Connect USB keyboard and mouse to the scope
• If not already on, power up the oscilloscope
• Minimize the oscilloscope application.
• Select Windows “START” button in the bottom left hand corner of the display
• Select Programs, then MS DOS
• If you are in the Windows directory (C:Windows), type, cd\. This will get you to the C: prompt.
• At the DOS prompt, type: ipconfig /all and select enter.
• Record the PHYSICAL ADDRESS: 00-00-XX-XX-XX-XX; this is the Unique Id.
• Close the MS DOS window.