To install your Network License Activation utility

1. In the AutoCAD 2008 Installation wizard, click Install Tools and Utilities.
2. On the Welcome to the AutoCAD 2008 Installation Wizard page, click Next.
3. Review the Autodesk software license agreement for your country or region. You must accept this agreement to procede with the installation. Choose your country or region, click I Accept, and then click Next.
   NoteIf you do not agree to the terms of the license and wish to terminate the installation, click Cancel.
4. On the Select the Items to Install page, make sure Network License Activation Utility is selected and click Next.
5. On the Review - Configure - Install page, click Configure.
6. Click the Network License Activation Utility tab.
7. On the Select the Installation Location page, either accept the default installation path (C:\Program Files\Autodesk Network License Manager\Network License Activation Utility\) or click Browse to specify a different path. If you enter a path that does not exist, a new folder is created using the name and location you provide. Click Next.
8. On the Configuration Complete page, click Configuration Complete to return to the Review - Configure - Install page. Click Install.

   This installs the Network License Activation Utility and any other tools and utilities you selected.

9. When the Installation Complete page displays, click Finish.

To use your Network License Activation utility (online request)

1. On the Start menu (Windows), click All Programs (or Programs) Autodesk Network License Manager AutoCAD 2008 Network License Activation Utility.
2. On the Obtain a Network License page, make sure Direct Connect (over the Internet) is active, and then click Next.
3. On the Server Information page, enter the following data:
   • The product serial number or 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.

4. On the Confirm Server Information page, review the server information you entered, and click Next.
5. On 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.

6. On the Confirm Your Information page, select a profile and click Next.
7. 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.

8. 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.

After you receive your license file and save it locally, refer to How to Configure a License Server to configure your license manager.

To use your Network License Activation utility (offline request)

1. On the Start menu (Windows), click All Programs (or Programs) Autodesk Network License Manager AutoCAD 2008 Network License Activation Utility.
2. On the Obtain a Network License page, make sure Direct Connect (over the Internet) is active, and then click Next.
3. On the Server Information page, enter the following data:
   • The product serial number or 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.

4. On the Confirm Server Information page, review the server information you entered, and click Next.
5. 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.

6. Enter your personalization data on the Customer Information page and choose how you’d like to receive your activation code. Click Next.
7. 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.

After you receive your license file and save it locally, refer to How to Configure a License Server to configure your license manager.