2.3.2 Install a Compiler and Connect Network Client to Network Server

When the compiler runs on the network license client, the license manager will check out licenses from the network license server.

For information on licenses, refer to the License Details section on the MPLAB XC Compiler Licenses web page.

License Type

To install the compiler, follow the instructions in Basic Compiler Installation. Once you encounter Licensing, select the Network Client radio button as shown below. Click the Next button to continue.

Figure 2-12. License Type Screen

Network License Server Information

Enter basic information about the network license server here.

  • Server Name refers to the IP address or host name of the network license server from which licenses are hosted.
  • Port Number is the port that the network server will use to distribute licenses. The default port number is 5053. The network license server will always run on this port, unless otherwise specified.

This information can be provided by your local network administrator.

For more information about the License Server, see the MPLAB® XC License Server Manual.

Click the Next button to continue. Network configuration will commence. A dialog box displays when complete. Click the OK button.

Return to Installation Directory to complete the installation.

Figure 2-13. Network License Server Screen