Problem Running VNA2180 on Dell Venue 8 Pro

[missouri]

I recently purchased a new (old stock) Dell Venue 8 Pro tablet which is running Windows 8.1. I loaded the latest (546B) VNA software into the tablet, made all the right connections to the USB port, set the port number on the tablet and VNA, but I still cannot get the tablet to communicate with the VNA. I've tried other port numbers, but it still won't work. The "Demo" version runs/displays okay. The VNA works well on another Windows XP notebook computer.

Suggestions on things to try, please!

Thanks!
Charlie in Missouri

[missouri]

I didn't receive any replies to my post...I'm surprised no one new the possible remedy or didn't offer help.

Problem solved now. My Dell Venue 8 had been updated with all the latest drivers, etc. The updated driver for the USB port was not compatible with the VNA. I downloaded an older version of the driver and all is now OK. Hope this helps someone with a similar problem!

73,
Charlie in Missouri

[Bob]

There is an app note for the Venue 8 Pro:

w5big.com/Tablet_for_AIM&VNA.pdf