A PC-based transportable license can be moved from one PC to another.
An internet browser must be able to connect to the Keysight Software Manager website to transport a license. This connection takes a small, but noticeable, amount of time (up to 60–90 seconds) to complete a license transport operation.
Before transporting a license, ensure that the license is valid for the target PC.
Choose one of the following procedures based on your network configuration to transport a transportable license:
To transport a license from one computer to another when both the source computer and the target computer are connected to a LANLocal Area Network: A communications network that serves users within a local geographical area, typically over distances of around 100m. Wireless LANs use wireless communications to network devices so there is no need for data cabling., you can easily transport a transportable license in either of the following ways. (Note that these methods assume that both the source computer and target computer are connected (use > ) in the Keysight License Manager and visible in the tree view.)
In the Keysight License Manager's tree view, select a license or product (to transport all licenses for the product) on the source computer and drag it to the target computer’s IPInternet Protocol: A set of instructions defining how information is handled as it travels between systems across the Internet. address/hostname node. The licenses are automatically transported from the source computer to the target computer.
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In the tree view, select a license or product (to transport all licenses for the product), then click > . This opens the Transport one or more licenses dialog box. Select the target host name from the drop down box and click the button. The licenses are automatically transported from the source computer to the target computer.
If the target computer is not connected to a LAN, the transport operation requires additional steps than if all computers have network connectivity. Follow this procedure to transport a license when the target computer is not connected to a LAN or if you are not able to connect to it using the Keysight License Manager. (Note that this procedure assumes that the source computer has an internet connection.)
On the source computer, click > > > .
In the tree view, select a license or product (to transport all licenses for the product). Click > . This opens the Transport one or more licenses dialog box.
Since the target computer is off line, keep the Destination Host as <offline>. Click the button. You will be asked to verify the transport. Click the button.
This opens a Transportation Confirmation screen, indicating that the license was deleted from the localhost and shows the confirmation code. This confirmation screen also specifies a path and the URL file so that you can rehost the license at a later time. Click the button to view the file, otherwise, click the button to return to the main display.
From the Keysight License Manager, click > . This opens the folder where all of the Transport Confirmation files were saved.
Double-click the .url Transport Confirmation file for the license you want to rehost. This opens the Keysight Software Manager website, which enables you to acquire a transported license that is node-locked to the target computer.
On the Keysight Software Manager website, type the target computer's Host ID (model number, serial number), and then click the button.
The Keysight Software Manager website displays a link for the license. On the license link, right-click the link and select .
On the source computer, save the license file.
On the source computer, connect an external, portable mass storage device—such as: a USB Flash Drive, an external hard drive, or a writable CDCollision Detection/DVD.
On the source computer, copy the license file to the portable mass storage device.
Disconnect the portable mass storage device from the source computer and connect it to the target computer.
On the target computer, click > > > .
On the target computer, open Windows® Explorer, locate the .lic license file saved on the connected portable storage device, and then drag the license file into the tree view.
If the source computer is not connected to a LAN, the transport operation requires additional steps than if all computers have network connectivity. Follow this procedure to transport a license when the source computer is not connected to a LAN. (Note that this procedure assumes that the target computer has an internet connection.)
On the source computer, click > > > .
In the tree view, select a license or product (to transport all licenses for the product). Click > . This opens the Transport one or more licenses dialog box.
Since the target computer is off line, keep the Destination Host as <offline>. Click the button. You will be asked to verify the transport. Click the button.
This opens a Transportation Confirmation screen, indicating that the license was deleted from the localhost and shows the confirmation code. This confirmation screen also specifies a path and the URL file so that you can rehost the license at a later time. Click the button to view the file, otherwise, click the button to return to the main display.
On the source computer, connect an external, portable mass storage device—such as: a USB Flash Drive, an external hard drive, or a writable CD/DVD.
On the source computer, copy the .url file to the portable mass storage device.
Disconnect the portable mass storage device from the source computer and connect it to the target computer.
Locate the .url file on the portable mass storage device and double-click it.
The .url file appears in a browser that is connected to the Keysight Software Manager website. Note that the fields are automatically filled in with the license contents.
On the Keysight Software Manager website, type the target computer's Host ID (model number, serial number), and then click the button.
The Keysight Software Manager website displays a link for the license. On the license link, right-click the link and select .
On the source computer, save the license file.
On the target computer, click > > > .
On the target computer, open Windows Explorer, locate the license file, and then drag the license file into the tree view.
If both the source computer and the target computer are not connected to a LAN, the transport operation requires additional steps, but can be accomplished using a portable mass storage device and a computer with an internet connection. Follow this procedure to transport a license when both the source computer and the target computer are not connected to a LAN.
On the source computer, click > > > .
In the tree view, select a license or product (to transport all licenses for the product). Click > . This opens the Transport one or more licenses dialog box.
Since the target computer is off line, keep the Destination Host as <offline>. Click the button. You will be asked to verify the transport. Click the button.
This opens a Transportation Confirmation screen, indicating that the license was deleted from the localhost and shows the confirmation code. This confirmation screen also specifies a path and the URL file so that you can rehost the license at a later time. Click the button to view the file, otherwise, click the button to return to the main display.
On the source computer, connect an external, portable mass storage device—such as: a USB Flash Drive, an external hard drive, or a writable CDCollision Detection/DVD.
On the source computer, copy the license file to the portable mass storage device.
Disconnect the portable mass storage device from the source computer and connect it to the target computer.
Using Windows Explorer on the internet-connected computer, locate the .url file on the portable mass storage device and double-click it.
The .url file appears in a browser that is connected to the Keysight Software Manager website. Note that the fields are automatically filled in with the license contents.
On the Keysight Software Manager website, type the target computer's Host ID (model number, serial number), and then click the button.
The Keysight Software Manager website displays a link for the (re-issued) license. On the license link, right-click the link and select .
Save the license file to a location on the portable mass storage device.
Disconnect the portable mass storage device from the source computer and connect it to the target computer.
On the target computer, click > > > .
On the target computer, open Windows Explorer, locate the .lic license file saved on the connected portable storage device, and then drag the license file into the tree view.