The software option can be installed by yourself. See https://www.keysight.com/find/LicensingSupport about detailed Keysight license information.
Visit http://www.keysight.com/find/softwaremanager
Log in or register your name if first time log-in.
Click “Add New Certificate”
Locate the Software License Entitlement Certificate.
Enter your “Order Number” and “Certificate Number” on Software Entitlement Certificate.
Follow the instructions to register the ordered software licenses.
Select your required license (ex. S9xxxxxx)
Add your HOST ID.
Node-locked
/ Transportable / Trial Licenses
PXI
VNA / S9405xB Simulator
or
Bench
Top VNA
The license file can be copied to the root directory of the USB device
and then connected to the VNA. The Keysight License Manager is always
running, and it scans the root directory of any new drive looking
for license files. When the file is found, the licenses are automatically
installed, and a notification is displayed on the screen. If the licenses
are not installed automatically, then the following instructions should
be followed.
or
Blank for optional
USB
VNA
Floating
License for all VNAs and Simulator
USB Portable
License for all VNAs and Simulator
Click “Assign License” at the bottom.
Follow the instructions.
The message with license file (.lic) is sent to your email address.
Note: Do not install the floating/USB licenses on Keyight License Manager. Use Keysight License Manager 6 instead.
Execute the Keysight License Manager from Start Menu in Windows
Click the wrench icon on the right upper of the dialog box.
Select Install License File...
Import the license file (.lic).
Detailed instructions can also be found in the Keysight License Manager help.
The floating license allows you to borrow/return the license from the license server. Your local controller can be a license server if required.
Make sure if the license has already been installed in the license server.
Execute the Keysight License Manager 6 as Administrator from Start Menu in Windows on the analyzer or controller for analyzer.
Click Specify a remote floating license server, then enter the host name or IP address of the license server.
Select Borrow License Tab, then click Borrow a floating license.
Select the required license and specify the return date.
Select View License Tab, then confirm if the selected license is installed.
Detailed instructions can also be found in the Keysight Licensing Administrator's Guide
https://literature.cdn.keysight.com/litweb/pdf/5951-5739.pdf
Download a Keysight License Manager 6 from https://www.keysight.com/find/LicensingSupport and install it on a PC which you will assign as a license server. If you want to use your controller as a server, the installation is not necessary. See next.
Execute the Keysight License Manager 6 as Administrator from Start Menu in Windows.
Click Add/remove a license on your local machine.
Select Add license to the floating license serve to be used by other machines.
Click Browse… to select license file (.lic), then click Next.
Select View License Tab, then confirm if the selected license is installed.
The network connection is not required when your controller is used as a license server.
Execute the Keysight License Manager 6 as Administrator from Start Menu in Windows on the analyzer or controller for analyzer.
Click Add/remove a license on your local machine.
Select Select a product to license and use on the machine.
Select PNA, ENA or PXIVNA. Select PXIVNA for USB VNA.
lick Browse… to select license file (.lic), then click Next.
Select View License Tab, then confirm if the selected license is installed.
When the VNA does not detect the floating license, execute the following procedure.
Execute C:\WIndows\system32\services.msc
and find EEsof EDA License Server.
If the status is either blank (Stopped) or status type is Automatic (Delayed Start), then right click and select Properties.
Change the status type from Automatic (Delayed Start) to Automatic,
then click Start of the Service
Status.
Confirm if the Status is changed to Started
and Automatic.
The application/option is enabled only when the analyzer or controller has both license and the corresponding USB dongle. A license file can be installed on many analyzers or controllers. The application is activated while the dongle is plugged in.
Execute the Keysight License Manager 6 as Administrator from Start Menu in Windows on the analyzer or controller for analyzer.
Click Add/remove a license on your local machine.
Select Select a product to license and use on the machine.
Select PNA, ENA or PXIVNA. Select PXIVNA for USB VNA.
Click Browse… to select license file (.lic), then click Next.
Select View License Tab, then confirm if the selected license is installed.
When you use the application on the analyzer, connect the dongle in the USB port to enable the capability for license.
Note: If your analyzer or controller does not detect the dongle, download and install the FLEXID10USBDongle Driver package for your platform from https://www.keysight.com/find/LicensingUsbDriver.
Detailed instructions can also be found in the Keysight Licensing Administrator's Guide.
https://literature.cdn.keysight.com/litweb/pdf/5951-5739.pdf
The HOST ID will be asked when you get the license file.
HOST ID is shown in the Keysight License Manager. Keyight License Manager can be executed from Start Menu in Windows.
The HOST ID syntax for Bench Top VNA is {Model No.},{Serial Number}, ex: E5080B,MY12345678
The HOST ID syntax for PXI VNA and S94050B/51B Simulator is PCSERNO, {two letters and eight numbers (this is nothing related with PC serial number)}
HOST ID is shown in About NA by clicking System > Help > About NA...
HOST ID is Mac address
On the server machine,execute getmac /v /fo list. Your host ID is listed as the Physical Address of the Network Adapter.
HOST ID is printed on a USB dongle.
The USB dongle can be ordered as an option of USB portable licence or Keysight P/N E8900-80036 Hardware Key-USB Port FLEX10.