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9. Appendix D – Online License Procedures
Contents
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9.1 Overview
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9.2 Rationale
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9.3 Activation
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9.3.1 Activate by inputting serial number (SN)
9.3.1.1 Online
9.3.1.2 Offline
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9.3.2 Activate by importing serial number (SN) files (txt format)
9.3.2.1 Online
9.3.2.2 Offline
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9.3.3 Activate from dongle
9.3.3.1 Online
9.3.3.2 Offline
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9.4 Transfer (De-activation)
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9.4.1 Online transfer
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9.4.2 Offline transfer
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9.5 The states of a serial number
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9.6 FAQ
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9.6.1 How do I add more channels to the current license I am using?
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9.6.2 What if I lose my serial numbers?
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9.6.3 What if someone uses my serial numbers?
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9.6.4 How do I activate in a closed system without internet access?
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9.6.5 How do I use a hybrid system?
9.1 Overview
Since version 3.2, main console activates itself using online licenses. An Online license is
a serial number or file containing a list of serial numbers which can activate main console
for use.
A serial number is a 16-hexadecimal-digit string, e.g. 6F40-002D-BD7C-ACDC, which
can activate main console. Each serial number represents the number of channels
granted. Multiple serial numbers can be installed on one single machine to have various
combinations.
When you purchase NVR camera licenses, you will be given a set of serial numbers,
depending on how many you purchase. You type in the serial numbers, and main
console will send them to the license server for verification*. After the serial numbers are
verified, you can start to add cameras and start video management. Before 3.2,
activation is made using a physical USB key called dongle. Using online license requires
no more physical pieces to be inserted to your computers.
* Internet access is HIGHLY recommended for the duration of this process even if you intend to deploy your NVR on an
isolated LAN.