With the
Network License Activation utility, you can obtain licenses over
the Internet. In addition, it registers your product, provides
automated support for email if you cannot obtain a license over the
Internet, and saves and migrates license files automatically.
When you want
to use the Network License Activation utility to obtain a license
file, make sure you have the following information available:
License server information, including host name(s) and host
ID(s)
Serial number of previous product (for upgrades only)
Access to a location where license files can be saved
To use your
Network License Activation utility (online request)
On the Start menu (Windows), click All Programs (or Programs)
Autodesk Network License Manager
AutoCAD 2008 Network License Activation Utility.
On the Obtain a Network License page, make sure Direct Connect
(over the Internet) is active, and then click Next.
On the Server Information page, enter the following
data:
The product serial number of Group ID
NoteIf you are
modifying an existing license file or obtaining a new license for
an existing product, your previously entered information might be
displayed. Make sure that the serial number that is displayed is
the one you want to license. If it is not, enter the correct
product serial number.
The license server model
For more information about each license server model, click the
? button.
The server host name
If you don’t know the host name, click the [...] button to
locate the name of each server you plan to use.
NoteIn a
Distributed server model, you are limited to a maximum of 20
servers. Once the 20 server limit has been reached, the Add button
disappears.
The host ID, for each server host name you entered
If you cannot find the host ID, click Lookup to have the utility
automatically locate the host ID for the server(s).
NoteIf your
server has more than one network adapter, select the one that
corresponds to a physical network adapter. To determine which
adapters are physical, enter ipconfig /all
at a Windows command prompt and view the Description field above
each physical address. If there is more than one physical network
adapter, you can use any one of them, as long as it was listed when
you ran ipconfig /all. Logical devices such as VPN adapters, PPP
adapters, and modems may be listed but are not usable for
licensing.
The number of seats for each license server
If you choose a Distributed server model, the Seats box is
displayed. Enter the number of seats for each license
server.
Click Next.
On the Confirm Server Information page, review the server
information you entered, and click Next.
From the Log In page, enter your User ID and Password and then
click Log In.
If you don’t have a user account, click the Create a User ID Now
link and follow the instructions to create a new user
account.
On the Confirm Your Information page, select a profile and
click Next.
On the License(s) Received page, in the Save License File for
[computer name] field, enter the location
where you want to save your license file, or click Browse to
navigate to the location.
NoteIt is
recommended that you save your license file to the location where
you installed the Network License Manager.
The content of this page will differ depending on which server
model you selected.
Click Next.
On the License Activation Successful page, click Print to save
a printed copy of the license information, or click Done to
complete the transaction and exit the Network Activation
utility.
To use your
Network License Activation utility (offline request)
On the Start menu (Windows), click All Programs (or Programs)
Autodesk Network License Manager
AutoCAD 2008 Network License Activation Utility.
On the Obtain a Network License page, make sure Direct Connect
(over the Internet) is active, and then click Next.
On the Server Information page, enter the following
data:
The product serial number of Group ID
NoteIf you are
modifying an existing license file or obtaining a new license for
an existing product, your previously entered information might be
displayed. Make sure that the serial number that is displayed is
the one you want to license. If it is not, enter the correct
product serial number.
The license server model
For more information about each license server model, click the
? button.
The server host name
If you don’t know the host name, click the [...] button to
locate the name of each server you plan to use.
NoteIn a
Distributed server model, you are limited to a maximum of 20
servers. Once the 20 server limit has been reached, the Add button
disappears.
The host ID, for each server host name you entered
If you cannot find the host ID, click Lookup to have the utility
automatically locate the host ID for the server(s).
NoteIf your
server has more than one network adapter, select the one that
corresponds to a physical network adapter. To determine which
adapters are physical, enter ipconfig /all
at a Windows command prompt and view the Description field above
each physical address. If there is more than one physical network
adapter, you can use any one of them, as long as it was listed when
you ran ipconfig /all. Logical devices such as VPN adapters, PPP
adapters, and modems may be listed but are not usable for
licensing.
The number of seats for each license server
If you choose a Distributed server model, the Seats box is
displayed. Enter the number of seats for each license
server.
Click Next.
On the Confirm Server Information page, review the server
information you entered, and click Next.
If the Product Registration page is displayed, do all of the
following:
Choose whether the product will be registered to the Company or
Individual.
Select your country or region of residence.
Specify whether this is a product upgrade.
Click Next.
Enter your personalization data on the Customer Information
page and choose how you’d like to receive your activation code.
Click Next.
Review your personalization data on the Confirm Information
page and choose the method you’ll use to submit your request. Click
Close.
If you submit your request by email, you will be sent your
activation code by the method you specified on the Customer
Information page.
If you submit your request by fax, phone, or postal mail, the
Contact Autodesk page is displayed containing the Autodesk fax
number, phone number, and mailing address. You can also print your
activation request form.
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