Dongle

A dongle is a software license device that is attached to the USB or parallel port (= LPT) of the PC. The free end of the dongle that can be attached to the LPT port is designed as a parallel interface connector.

The dongle stores the serial number of the Chromeleon workstation, much as the PAL Plug-In Board does. Each workstation has a unique serial number.

The serial number of the dongle and the Key Code stored in Chromeleon must match. If they do not match, Chromeleon cannot operate correctly.

Unless there is a PAL, a dongle, or a License Server, and unless the key code is correct, Chromeleon can run in Evaluation Mode only.

 Notes: 

• If a WIBU-KEY dongle is installed, WIBU-KEY software is automatically installed when Chromeleon is installed. Use the WIBU-KEY software to correct individual settings; for example, printing errors when your printer is connected to the dongle. For more information, refer to the WIBU-KEY Help system. To run WIBU-KEY software, click Start > Settings > Control Panel:

• The Aladdin Hardlock software does not provide a user interface. As it is not possible for you to select any settings, information about this software is not provided.

• Hardlock dongles are not supported by Windows 64-bit operating systems.

The Administrator Help section provides more information; refer to:

Software Installation and Communication  The Software License

Hardware Installation  Entering the Software License and  Useful Tips for Installing Dongles.