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How to install Plaxis with a network CodeMeter dongle (grey USB key).

1. Install Plaxis software on the client PC
2. Install the latest CodeMeter drivers from the Plaxis website
3. Install the same driver version on the server
4. Insert the CodeMeter USB key in the server.
5. On the server, open the CodeMeter WebAdmin, browse to Configuration and check the Run Network Server option
6. Restart the CodeMeter service on the server (Open the CodeMeter control centre, switch off the desired key, and reactivate it.)
7. In most cases it should work now

Trouble shooting

• Check if the client pc can find the server: open the web browser and type: http://<IP-address server>:22350. Now you should be able to see the CodeMeter WebAdmin of the server. If not try to see if the server can be found at all by starting the command console and type 'ping <IP-address server>'
• Please note that the CodeMeter key uses port 22350 (default setting) for communication. Make sure that the firewall does not block the communication over this port. To check this, temporarily disablethe firewall and check if the program starts. Please do not forget to turn on the firewall again.
• Sometimes the automatic search for the CodeMeter server takes too long, and will result in a time out. In that case, please add the IP - address to the IP search list in the following tab-sheet of the local pc's WebAdmin ( http://localhost:22350/Configuration.html ) This is the client pc, not the server.
• Updates should be done on the computer containing the CodeMeter network key

For more details please read the CodeMeter Installation Guide