Network USB License
Server Setup
First, install the Sentinel_Protection_Installer_7.6.9.exe in the installation zip file on the windows computer being used to host the license. Windows 7, Windows 10, and Windows Server are supported. Also note that admin rights are required.
Once completed, plug your Network License key into the server and confirm that the green light is active.
The Sentinel License Manager can be accessed at http://localhost:7002/ locally. All standard browsers are supported. This can also be accessed using the IP or FQDN across the network using this scheme: http://
Fig 1: Localhost
Client Setup
On the client computer running EdgeWise, install EdgeWise_v#_Network_Installer.exe with admin permissions.
At the end of the install process, the Network IP Configuration Editor.exe opens. If this tool does not open automatically, search for Network IP Configuration Editor in the Start menu or navigate to C:\Program Files\ClearEdge3D\EdgeWise\Tools\Network IP Configuration Editor.exe.
Fig 2: Network IP Config Editor
This tool creates and places a file called sntlconfig.xml in all necessary install locations for EdgeWise and EdgeWise plugins. This includes Autodesk Revit and Autodesk Plant 3D install locations.
Place the IP or FQDN of the server configured earlier in the text box and click Configure IP Address. This tool requires admin rights.
stnlconfig.xml default install locations if present:
- C:\Program Files\ClearEdge3D\EdgeWise
- C:\Program Files\Autodesk\Revit 2020
- C:\Program Files\Autodesk\Revit 2019
- C:\Program Files\Autodesk\Revit 2018
- C:\Program Files\Autodesk\Revit 2017
- C:\Program Files\Autodesk\AutoCAD 2020
- C:\Program Files\Autodesk\AutoCAD 2019
- C:\Program Files\Autodesk\AutoCAD 2018
- C:\Program Files\Autodesk\AutoCAD 2017
EdgeWise Network license is set using the 7001 network port. License monitoring should be done using the 7002 network port. Leave these at the default if possible.
After configuration, test that EdgeWise and the EdgeWise plugins run as expected.