Protection Key Utility Reference Manual and User Guide

July 2009

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Table of Contents
Chapter 1 1.1 Getting Started............................................................................................1 Overview of the Protection Key Utilities (PKU).............................................1 1.1.1 Computer System Requirements .....................................................1 1.1.2 Installing the Protection Key Utilities ................................................2 1.1.3 Running the Protection Key Utilities.................................................3 Protection Key Utilities Interface ..............................................................5 The Licenses Window ..................................................................................5 The Detachable Licenses Window ...............................................................6 The Client Settings Window .........................................................................7 The Server Settings Window ........................................................................8 The Registration / Firmware Window ...........................................................8 2.5.1 Registration Number ........................................................................8 2.5.2 C2V / V2C File Exchange System ...................................................9 Advanced Configuration of the Protection Key ....................................11

Chapter 2 2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4 2.5

Chapter 3

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Chapter 1

Getting Started

1.1

Overview of the Protection Key Utilities (PKU)

The protection key utilities program is a dedicated interface created to assist the user in configuring access to the CYME software applications. Two different types of protection keys are available: a hardware USB physical key connected behind the computer or a software license key residing in the memory. Both of these types of keys are available as a stand alone version (used only on a single computer) or as a network version that counts the number of concurrent users, the later generally installed on a dedicated server. The following USB hardware keys are available:

Stand alone (local) perpetual key.

Stand alone (local) Time period or expiration date key.

Network perpetual key.

Network time period or expiration date key.

And the following software license keys are also available Stand alone (local) perpetual key. Stand alone (local) Time period or expiration date key. Network perpetual key. Network time period or expiration date key. 1.1.1 Computer System Requirements

CYME's software runs on personal computers (PC) and servers using Windows (TM) XP, Vista (either 32 or 64 bits) or Server 2003. The .NET framework (version 2.0 or better) has to be installed as well. The recommended hardware requirements are: A Pentium IV - based computer. 512 MB of extended memory and 100 MB of free hard disk space. Any mouse or monitor supported by Windows.

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1.1.2

Installing the Protection Key Utilities

The PKU is installed automatically with any of the CYME software. The related files will appear in a sub-folder of the main application installation directory. Should you want to install only the PKU on a server, without CYME main application, you may do so by downloading only the PKU package from CYME download page. The following installation procedures are valid if you have a hardware USB physical key connected behind the computer or a software license key residing in the memory. Both of these types of keys are available as a stand alone version (used only on a single computer) or as a network version that counts the number of concurrent users, the later generally installed on a dedicated server. The installation procedures depends if you have a hardware or a software key. 1.1.2.1 Hardware Keys Setup

The following instructions are valid for all type of keys: a) Make sure you install your application or the protection key setup installation package prior to connecting the key. By default, the protection key driver will be installed by the application package. If you wish to install only the protection key driver on a server, you may download this installation package here. (http://www.cyme.com/downloads/updates/fullversions.shtml) b) Connect the key to the USB port. If the LED lights-up, the key is recognized by the system. 1.1.2.2 Software Keys Setup

The following instructions are valid for all type of keys: a) Make sure you install your application or the protection key setup installation package. If you are installing the license on a server, MAKE SURE you are installing the license on the computer that will act as the server. b) Go to the Windows Start button > All Programs > CYME > Protection Key Utilities > Protection Key Utilities 1.0 c) In the dialog box that appears, select Registration / Firmware.

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d) Copy and paste the registration number you have received from us in the corresponding field and click on Register. This process could take a few seconds. e) Check at the bottom of the screen for more details if an error occurs. 1.1.3 Running the Protection Key Utilities

The PKU program can be started under the Windows Start button > All Programs > CYME > Protection Key Utilities > Protection Key Setup x.x rev x.

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Chapter 2

Protection Key Utilities Interface

2.1

The Licenses Window

This window shows the software/modules licenses status. It can display: Software or modules that are accessible from your computer. You can filter on a specific server/software or see all the software. The remote computers accessible are identified by (remote) next to the server name. (Local) is for the key directly installed on your computer. If you want to block yourself from a module, use the check box in the Enable column. (Make sure you are at the All available Software level).

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2.2

The Detachable Licenses Window

When a network license protection key is used, it is possible to Detach a license from the server to enable the module to work as stand alone. This could be the case if you want to use your computer while you are not connected to the server. Note that it is possible to block or restrain the possibility to detach a license in the network server license manager. See Chapter 3 Advanced Configuration of the Protection Key.

Once a license has been detached from the server, it cannot be re-attached to it until the expiration date is reached.

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2.3

The Client Settings Window

When you are using a protection key connected to a server or if you are in a network environment, the following window provides you with the most important options to connect to the server.

Allow Remote Access to ACC : Makes it possible for a remote user to change some of your protection key settings (Enables other network users to access and perform actions on Admin Control Center on this machine). Enable Detachable Licenses When selected, enables Products for which detachable licenses have been defined to be detached from a host machine and temporarily attached to a recipient machine. Aggressive Search for Remote Licenses If you are having problems finding a remote server, check this box. This option could be required on some network due to firewall restrictions. Selecting this check box will enable this machine to connect to remote HASP License Managers, even though they cannot be detected using UDP datagram search methods. Aggressive searching reduces the update frequency of remote HASP information, but may enable firewalls to be transversed. Server If the Aggressive search is still not working, type the IP Address or server name in the box. It defines the specific machines that may be searched by this machine for remote HASP License Managers. You must enter information in this field if you have not selected the Allow remote access licenses check box, as follows:

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Specify data as IP addresses (e.g. 10.1.1.17), Broadcast addresses (e.g. 10.1.1.255), or machine names (e.g. hklm001.ecomp.com) When using the IPv6 protocol, use the IPv6 address format. For example, type FF02::1 to access all remote HASP License Managers that are part of the default local group defined in the IPv6 subnet.

Each entry must be on a separate line.

2.4

The Server Settings Window

This window enables you to access the protection key server settings, if allowed. See See Chapter 3 Advanced Configuration of the Protection Key, for more information.

2.5

The Registration / Firmware Window

This window enables you to activate your software in case you are using a software license (as opposed to a hardware USB key). There are a couple of options available to enable your products: 1. Using the Registration Number provided by CYME. This should be the default option. When you purchase a 2. Using the C2V / V2C file system Important Note: If you are installing a Network License, you will need to perform the following steps ON THE SERVER computer, not on a client PC. 2.5.1 Registration Number

Make sure you install your application or the protection key setup installation package. If you are installing the license on a server, MAKE SURE you are installing the license on the computer that will act as the server. a) Copy the registration number received from us by e-mail in the corresponding Registration Number box. b) Click on Register. This process could take a few seconds. Now, your application is ready to use. To verify that the licenses are working correctly, go to the Licenses page of the interface (see section 2.1 The Licenses Window). If an error occurs, you may use the Test procedure to see if any Internet connection or firewall issues could be the source of the problem. Depending on the security level of your Web browser, you might have to confirm that you trust this source. The resulting Web page should display something like this:

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Project (HASPClient) - Test Results Tests: Database connection System Information: Server System Time Server Version: Version : 3.50 VersionEx : VersionDB :

: :

PASSED 2009-05-14 14:58:02

3.50.117 3.50.117.243

2.5.2

C2V / V2C File Exchange System

Make sure you install your application or the protection key setup installation package. If you are installing the license on a server, MAKE SURE you are installing the license on the computer that will act as the server. a) Click on the Collect button. This will open a Save as type of dialog box. b) Save the file anywhere on your computer. c) Send the file to CYME by e-mail (info@cyme.com). You could add the Order Information found in the confirmation e-mail you received, including the Registration number. d) CYME will process your order manually and send you back a V2C file. Save this file anywhere on your computer. e) Click on the Apply button in the dialog box to open the V2C file. Now, your application is ready to use. To verify that the licenses are working correctly, go to the Licenses page of the interface (see section 2.1 The Licenses Window).

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Chapter 3

Advanced Configuration of the Protection Key

An advance interface to customize further the protection key is available. To access it, you may use the hyperlink provided in the Client Settings window of the PKU interface or you may directly type in your Web browser: http://localhost:1947 You will be presented with the HASP-SRM Admin Control Center as shown below. Help topics and instructions are presented directly in this interface.

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