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FlexLM,security,network: How setup floating license on dummy ethernet card?


Record #3934

Product Family: Software

Product Line: Other

Product Part: license manager

Product Version: 5.2.1

Problem Title:
FlexLM,security,network: How setup floating license on dummy ethernet card?


Problem Description:
Urgency: Standard

General Description:
How to setup a floating license, using an ethernet card that is not attached to a network?


Solution 1:

1. Install the Ethernet card.

2. Be sure that TCP/IP is installed/running on the pc.
    Win95:
       Enter Control Panels - Network - Configuration Tab
    WinNT:
       Enter Control Panels - Network - Protocols tab

3. Setup the TCP/IP properties, so that the IP address is
    Specified (as opposed to Obtained from network or Obtained
    automatically). Use any set of numbers in the available
    fields.
    Win95:
       Control Panels - Network - Configuration tab - Select
       TCP/IP - Properties - Specify IP Address
    WinNT:
       Control Panels - Network - Protocols tab - Select
       TCP/IP - Properties - Specify IP Address

4. Setup and run the FlexLM License Server.

For additional assistance, please consult the appropriate documentation.






End of Record #3934 - Last Modified: 06/18/98 14:03

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