Microsoft .NET framework 4.5.2 or higher must be installed on your PC. If .NET 4.5.2 is not present, the MX281000A software installer will prompt you to install this framework. In some Windows installations, there may be a file missing called vcredist_x64.exe. This file is part of the Microsoft Visual C distribution. To use the MX281000A software, you may need to download and execute this file.
The PC License File Format
This license is delivered by email and provides a numeric key that enables the features on a single specified PC. This license is not transferable and if the specified PC is lost, a new license for a new PC must be purchased. The end user's email address AND a generated PC registration code must be provided to enable the generation and delivery of the PC node locked license. The PC registration code is generated as described below.
1. Download and install MX281000A software onto the target PC that will be used to run the licensed software.
2. Launch Auto Test and Alignment and open the About Auto Test and Alignment dialog from the Help menu as shown in Figure: Help Menu.
5. Contact Anritsu Sales and Service and provide the registration code for the PC to be licensed. For contact information, see: https://www.anritsu.com/en-us/contact-us A license key will be emailed to you.
6. When you receive your license key, launch Auto Test and Alignment and open the “About Auto Test and Alignment" dialog from the Help menu to display the Licensing dialog shown in Figure: Licensing Dialog.
Licensing Dialog
7. Press Enter/Edit License and enter the License key into the License field.
The USB Dongle License Key Format
The PC license is delivered in the form of a physical USB dongle. The licensed features will run on any PC that has the USB dongle inserted at the time of use. This means the software can be inserted on multiple PCs but will only run at any moment in time on the PC that has the dongle inserted. Removing the dongle will immediately disable the licensed features on the PC it was removed from. If the USB dongle is lost, a new license key dongle must be purchased. The Dongle registration is shown in Figure: Dongle Dialog.
Dongle Dialog
Upgrade License
To add additional options, send an email to Anritsu providing the options and the serial number of the dongle. If more than one dongle is requiring additional options, provide the serial number of each dongle. To upgrade or add additional options, contact Anritsu at: https://www.anritsu.com/contact-us for service.Pressing the About Auto-Test and Alignment displays the dialog shown in Figure: Paste License Key Into License Key Field. Obtain and copy the license Key provided in the confirmation email and paste it into the License Key field. The added options field is displayed as shown in Figure: Dongle Dialog.
