Licensing operations — including installing the license manager, configuring services, and resetting license paths — require local administrator privileges. Ensure that users performing these tasks have the necessary permissions. It is also recommended to temporarily disable User Account Control (UAC) and firewall software during initial installation to avoid interference, though these should be re-enabled after installation.
ETAP will search the local hardware communication ports ( localhost or IP 127.0.0.1 ) to verify the license verification string. 3. Configuring a Network License Path For corporate environments where a server hosts the seats: Select the radio button. etap license path selection verified
Is your license manager hosted or in a cloud environment ? ETAP will search the local hardware communication ports
: The wizard performs a real-time check. If the key is detected at the specified path, it grants immediate access. If not, it triggers troubleshooting prompts such as "ETAP key is not found or License Manager is not ready". Is your license manager hosted or in a cloud environment
Crucially, the must be completely accurate and resolvable by your computer. For example, Johns Hopkins University's Whiting School of Engineering instructs its users to "click on the second button in the ETAP License Path and enter wse-gammaflex.win.ad.jhu.edu for the license server". Using an IP address (e.g., 192.168.1.100 ) often works more reliably than a hostname in complex network environments.
By default, the ETAP License Manager communicates over specific port numbers (commonly ports or 5099 , depending on the ETAP version and whether Sentinel or proprietary managers are used). Ensure the designated port matches the server configuration. 4. Verification and Validation
Validates that a physical USB security key or a digital authorization code is active and compatible with the installed version. Common Barriers to License Verification