KB-32383: Using NetHASP at Elipse SCADA.

Question:

What is NetHASP? How can I use it?

Solution:

NetHASP is a hardkey for operating on network level. Its main difference from a regular hardkey is the color: NetHASP is red.

By using a NetHASP connected to a network computer (the server), it is possible to run Elipse SCADA in several other machines (the clients), with no need for connecting a hardkey to each one of them. The clients will access the NetHASP server via network, where licenses will be controlled. To do so, special configurations for both server and clients are required.

Server Configuration:

1. Connect the NetHASP to the USB port.
2. Install Elipse SCADA, skipping step 1, which pertains to the hardkey.
3. Install HASP License Manager (LMSETUP.EXE), which can be found either in Elipse SCADA’s installation CD or for download at http://www.ealaddin.com.
4. Run HASP License Manager (NHSRVW32.EXE).
5. Double-click on HASP License Manager’s icon, which is on Windows’ System Tray (next to the clock).
6. On HASP License Manager, indicate the network protocols to be loaded: NetBios, IPX, or TCP/IP (note: this protocol must be available and properly configured for the machine clients. For further information, please contact your local network’s administrator).

Clients Configuration:

1. Install Elipse SCADA, skipping step 1, which pertains to the hardkey.
2. Remove any hardkey that may be connected to the computer.
3. Run Elipse SCADA in Configuration mode – to do so, access Start > Run, and then insert this path (quotation marks included): “c:\program files\elipse scada\elipse32.exe” -setup (note: Elipse32.exe’s path may vary according to the directory where Elipse SCADA is installed).
4. At Protection Mechanism option, select NetHASP.
5. At Program Number, set up the number of the program each client machine will be using (note: each client machine must use a different number).
6. The Server Name field can remain blank.
7. Click OK.

After these procedures have been completed, NetHASP will be ready for use.

If you have more than one NetHASP, or if you wish to get more details on this subject, please refer to Elipse SCADA’s Installation Guide, which is installed alongside the software.