mbNET /.rokey: How can I activate a device license in the portal?

How can I activate a device license in the portal?

Applies to: • mbNET • mbNET.rokey
Prerequisites:

You will need:

  • One or more license keys for an additional device feature
  • A device with the required hardware version
    Examples:
    • HW:02 or newer for MQTT Bridge
    • HW:06 or newer for LAN Segmentation
    • HW:06 or newer for Edge IIoT (see note at the end of the article)
  • The router for which the license is to be activated must be online and connected to the portal

Preparation

  • Make sure that the router for which you want to activate a license is online
  • Navigate to the device's configuration page in the portal:

  • Click on Licenses (en) / Lizenzen (de).

    You will receive an overview with the following structure:
  • Select Synchronize Licenses (en) / Lizenzen synchronisieren (de) via the wrench icon to sync the portal and router

 

Execution

  • Click on the lock icon next to the license type you want to activate:
  • Enter your purchased license key
  • Confirm the entry with Unlock (en) / freischalten (de)
  • Give the system some time to verify and update the activation.
  • The license has been entered in the portal and activated on the router:
  • You can now make the corresponding configuration adjustments in the portal.
  • Finally, synchronize the new settings to the router.
Note:
  • For routers from generations HW:03 to HW:05, mbEDGE.advanced can be activated via a corresponding SD card. The licensing occurs through the card and will be displayed in the portal as follows:
See also:How do I identify the hardware version of my device?