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Table of contents
Introduction ........................................................................................... 6
Notes for the reader .......................................................................... 7
Preconditions .................................................................................... 8
Software ..................................................................................................... 8
Approved for .............................................................................................. 9
Installing the EPLAN License Manager ............................................. 10
Updating an existing EPLAN License Manager ................................ 12
Checking the existing EPLAN License Manager installation ....... 12
Are licenses currently borrowed from the EPLAN License Manager? .... 12
License reduction in the "Release validation" area ................................. 12
License reduction in the area of elements and modules ......................... 12
Used bundles without valid license .......................................................... 13
Online and offline activation ..................................................................... 13
EPLAN License Client dependency ......................................................... 13
Updating the EPLAN License Manager 2022.0.3 ........................... 14
Updating the entitlement................................................................. 14
New systems and elements in the License Manager validation .. 15
Updating the primary and secondary EPLAN License Manager .. 16
Configuring the DCOM Interface ........................................................ 18
Security update Windows DCOM Server Security Feature Bypass
.......................................................................................................... 19
Setting the DCOM interface for the EPLAN License Manager...... 19
Installing the EPLAN License Manager Monitor .............................. 23
Configuration firewall ......................................................................... 24
Logging of the accesses ................................................................. 24

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Introduction
Dear users,
The team at EPLAN GmbH & Co. KG is pleased to welcome you as a
new user.
This document describes the installation of the EPLAN License Manager
(ELM). This application will allow you to manage EPLAN product li-
censes within a network. Communication between server and client com-
puters takes place via the "Remote Dongle Service" (RDS) utility, which
is set up as a service and is automatically started during installation of
the EPLAN License Manager.
Furthermore, this document describes the installation of the EPLAN Li-
cense Manager monitor. You can use this tool to display the licensing
status of an EPLAN License Manager.
When using the EPLAN License Manager to license EPLAN products, it
is absolutely essential that you update the licensing on every connected
client computer.
These instructions are aimed at administrators who are already familiar
with EPLAN and who have an in-depth knowledge of programs and sys-
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Notes for the reader

Before you begin reading, please note the following symbols and styles
used in this document:
Warning:
Texts preceded by this image are warnings. You should be absolutely
sure to read this warning before proceeding!

Note:
Text preceded by this image contains extra notes.

Tip:
Useful tips to facilitate your interaction with the program are presented
after this image.

Example:
Examples are highlighted by this symbol.
• User interface elements are marked in bold so they can immediately
be located in the text.

• Italic text provides particularly important information that you should

definitely pay attention to.

• Code examples, directory names, and direct input (among others) are
displayed in a non-proportional font.

• Function keys, keyboard keys, and buttons within the program are
shown in square brackets (e.g., [F1] for the "F1" function key).

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• To improve the flow of the text, we often use "menu paths" in this doc-
ument (for example, Start > Run). In order to find a particular program
function, the menus and options shown in a menu path must be se-
lected in the sequence shown.

• The operating information provides step-by-step instructions for reach-

ing specific targets, and in many places, after the right-arrow symbol
you'll also find the reaction of the program to your action.

• In combination with settings or fields (e.g., check boxes) which can

only be switched on or off, in this document we often use the term "ac-
tivate" (after which the setting is active ) and "deactivate" (after
which the setting is inactive ).

Preconditions
In order to run the EPLAN License Manager the following conditions
must be satisfied:

Software
The following software preconditions must be satisfied:
• An operating system for which the EPLAN License Manager has been
released must be installed (see also the following section: "Approved
for").

• It is also assumed that the computer systems all have the latest secu-
rity updates.

• The installation must be performed from a user account with rights

equivalent to an Administrator.

• If the license contains a dongle, this must be connected to the com-

puter where the EPLAN License Manager is to be installed.

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Note:
Characters that do not occur in the Latin alphabet are not supported by
the EPLAN License Manager (for example Chinese, Cyrillic characters,
etc.). If you want to use the EPLAN License Manager, you may only use
characters in ASCII format for your user and computer names.
Please inform yourself about the hardware prerequisites and the soft-
ware approvals of the EPLAN Platform before installing EPLAN products.
This information is available in the EPLAN performance descriptions of
the respective products.

Approved for
The software approvals follow the model of the EPLAN Platform.
https://www.eplan.help/de-de/Infoportal/Content/htm/portal_software_ap-
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Installing the EPLAN License Man-

ager
Customers who already use the EPLAN License Manager have to con-
nect the existing dongle to their system. No dongle is required anymore
for new customers.
Note:
If your computer is connected to the Internet, the Dongle driver will be in-
stalled automatically from the Windows Update page. Should your com-
puter not be connected to the Internet, you can locate the dongle driver
in the ZIP file in the directory ELM\Services\Drivers. Start the file
HASPUserSetup.exe here.
The installation always takes place in English.

1. Switch to the directory ELM in one of the EPLAN Platform products.

Alternatively, you can download the EPLAN License Manager. You
can find the most recent version in our Support area of our website
under https://www.eplan.de/services/downloads/

2. Open the ELM\License Manager directory and here double-click the

setup.exe file.

3. Answer [Yes] to confirm the subsequent safety prompt.

4. In the subsequent dialog click [Install].

 The installation wizard for the EPLAN License Manager is opened.

5. In the subsequent installation wizard dialogs you will confirm the li-
cense conditions among other things.

6. Click [Install] once more to start the actual installation.

 The Select License Manager Configurator dialog opens during the
installation.

7. Here select the operating mode of your EPLAN License Manager.

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Warning:
If this is the first EPLAN License Manager in your system environ-
ment ensure that the Primary License Manager is selected. The
Standby License Manager option may only be used if your valida-
tion code includes the Failover protection functionality.
 The dialog Primary License Manager - Configurator is opened.
This allows you to activate your license data via the supplied entitle-
ment.

8. Enter your entitlement number in the EID field and then click [Acti-
vate online].

Notes:
You require an active Internet connection to activate your license. Al-
ternatively, an activation can be carried out offline under
https://www.eplan.help/de-de/Infoportal/Con-
tent/misc/EPLAN_License/Content/htm/License_rehost.htm.
It is possible to enter your proxy connection via the [Settings] button.
 The contents of your licensing scope is displayed in the Activate li-
cense dialog.
Click [Activate].

You are shown the following message after successful activation:

"The licenses of your entitlement have been activated successfully
on your computer."

Note:
The duration of the online activation depends on the scope of your li-
cense. Possibly this may take some time.

9. Click [Close] to end the dialog.

The following section "Configuring the DCOM Interface" on Page 18 ex-

plains how to set up the DCOM interface for operating the EPLAN Li-
cense Manager.

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Updating an existing EPLAN

License Manager
Only one EPLAN License Manager can be run on a given computer.

Checking the existing EPLAN License Manager

installation

Warning:
Before you begin with the update, please check the system on which the
EPLAN License Manager is installed as well as the EPLAN client sys-
tems with regard to the following information:

Are licenses currently borrowed from the EPLAN

License Manager?
If you have borrowed licenses from the EPLAN License Manager that is
to be updated, you must return these before updating.

License reduction in the "Release validation" area

The license can still be activated when a reduction takes place in the re-
lease area. This means that, for example, the release version EPLAN
Electric P8 2.5 is not available anymore in your license. Activation re-
mains possible.

License reduction in the area of elements and modules

If the license is reduced in the area elements and modules, for example,
for Elements: Data Portal, an activation without previous modifica-
tion of the bundle and return of borrowed licenses is not possible.

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Used bundles without valid license

Used bundles used without a valid license are displayed as incorrect.
Only after the bundles have been activated, are they again displayed as
correct. These have to be modified for changed systems, elements and
modules.

Online and offline activation

You require an active Internet connection to activate your license. Alter-
natively to this activation can also be carried out under
https://www.eplan.help/de-de/Infoportal/Con-
tent/misc/EPLAN_License/Content/htm/License_rehost.htm.

EPLAN License Client dependency

The EPLAN license client should always be installed in the same version
as that of the EPLAN License Manager. Check this on the client systems
by using the Programs and Features functionality of the operating sys-
tem. Here you can recognize the installed version of the EPLAN License
Client.

If an EPLAN system uses a version that is older than the required one,
you must first update the License Client on the respective system to the
most recent version. Please note the information on the software enables
of the operating system on our website under:
https://www.eplan.help/de-de/Infoportal/Content/htm/portal_software_ap-
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Updating the EPLAN License Manager 2022.0.3

In order to change from the EPLAN License Manager Version 2022.0.3
to the new Version 7.1.3 you only have to install the new version. The
older version is then removed automatically.
The pure update of the ELM software should take approximately 10
minutes. In case of a problem-free process of the software update it
takes less time. The later activation of the license and the creation or
adaption of bundles can be more comprehensive. This has to be consid-
ered when planning the time required.
Switch to the directory ELM in one of the EPLAN Platform products. Alter-
natively, you can download the EPLAN License Manager. You can find
the most recent version on the website of our Support under the follow-
ing link: https://www.eplan.de/services/downloads/
1. Open the ELM\License Manager directory and here double-click the
setup.exe file.

 Your settings in the "Services" and "DCOM" section are transferred

automatically when the setup.exe file is executed.

Updating the entitlement

You are provided with a new entitlement with the new version of the
EPLAN Platform. This validates the functionalities of Version 2022.
As described below, you can activate the new entitlement in your EPLAN
License Manager:

1. Bring the Activate tab in the Primary License Manager - Configu-

rator dialog to the foreground.

2. Enter the new entitlement in the EID field.

3. Click the [Activate online] button.

 Through this your old entitlement becomes invalid and the new enti-
tlement is activated.

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If an old entitlement already exists in the EID field, you can directly press
the [Activate online] button. The check and update then takes place au-
tomatically. A corresponding message is displayed that a new entitle-
ment is available. Follow the further steps for the activation.

Note:
After activation of the new entitlement the old entitlement loses its valid-
ity.
After activating your new entitlement the functional scope for the EPLAN
Platform as of Version 2.6 is available.

New systems and elements in the License

Manager validation
As of Version 2.9 the product is made available in a new simplified vali-
dation. This reduces the complexity of the previous validation.
The familiar systems and modules are replaced as of Version 2.9 by new
systems and modules.
The following modules are, for example, bundled into one element:
- Modules: EPLAN Multi User Management
- Modules: EPLAN Multi User Monitor
- Modules: EPLAN Project Options
- Modules: EPLAN Project Reference
- Modules: EPLAN User Rights Management
They are contained in the element Elements: Professional+.
The new and old systems, elements and modules are then contained in
your entitlement - old systems and modules up to Version 2.8, new sys-
tems, elements and modules as of Version 2.9.

Note:
The new systems, elements and modules cannot be used for the bun-
dles created in your EPLAN License Manager for Version 2.8 and down-
wards.

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You can create new bundles and, for example, add the system EPLAN
Electric P8. Professional and the element Elements: Pro-
fessional+.
The missing release validations can be updated in the Bundles tab of
the Primary License Manager - Configurator dialog by using the but-
ton [Update bundle contents] or the shortcut key [Ctrl]+[Alt]+[U)].

Note:
Please note that further modules such as the modules Language and
Module: EPLAN Page unlimited might still be missing.

Updating the primary and secondary EPLAN

License Manager
Before the update please check the contents described in the section
Checking the existing EPLAN License Manager installation.
Your company network has two EPLAN License Manager applications
(primary License Manager and standby License Manager). In this case
you must always update the primary License Manager first:

1. Set the start type of the "Remote Dongle Service" for the primary Li-
cense Manager to "Deactivated". Then stop the service.

2. Start the installation on the primary License Manager. Open the

ELM\License Manager directory and here double-click the
setup.exe file. Carry out the installation.

 Your settings in the "Services" and "DCOM" section are transferred

automatically when the setup.exe file is executed.

 After updating your EPLAN License Manager to the new version your
old license adds-on scope are still available. This should be ex-
panded to the new version.

3. After successful installation and validation set the start type of the
service back to "Automatic" and then start the service.

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 After an updating interval the active standby License Manager now

transfers all the tasks back to your primary License Manager.
4. Check whether the primary License Manager is active again and the
data transfer has been successful.

Note:
You can run the "ELM Configurator" program to check the process.
When the primary License Manager is active again the "Primary, ac-
tive" value is displayed in the Status field of the dialog License Man-
ager - Monitor.

5. Update the standby License Manager. Set the start type of the "Re-
mote Dongle Service" utility to "Deactivated". Then stop the service.

6. Start the setup.exe file and then follow the installation commands.

7. After successful installation reset the start type back to "Automatic"

and start the service.

 After an updating interval the two EPLAN License Managers synchro-

nize automatically.

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Configuring the DCOM Interface

The communication of the EPLAN License Manager to the EPLAN Li-
cense Client takes place via the interface "Distributed Component Object
Model (DCOM)" made available by Microsoft on every operating system.
After installation of the EPLAN License Manager this must be configured
additionally.
We recommend using the EPLAN License Manager and EPLAN License
Client within a Windows domain.
If you prefer usage with different domains or work groups, the Cross-do-
main usage setting must be activated in your entitlement. The security
settings in the dialog Access permission must be set to the value
"ANONYMOUS LOGON" for the Work place and for ELM7.
When using different domains a "Full Trust" is required in the overall
structure.
Only use a work group if an account with the same name and password
has to be created on the server for every client user account.
Note:
It is assumed that the DCOM configuration reflects default settings made
at the time the respective operating system was installed. If deviating
settings have been carried out, for example to increase system security,
you should consult your system administrator.

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Security update Windows DCOM Server

Security Feature Bypass
It must be ensured that the most recent EPLAN License Client and
EPLAN Manager are used by implementing the security update "CVE-
2021-26414" by Microsoft. You can find further information on this on our
website about the software approvals under the following link:
https://www.eplan.help/de-de/Infoportal/Content/htm/portal_software_ap-
provals.htm

Setting the DCOM interface for the EPLAN

License Manager
Access to the DCOM interface can be configured either for all domain
users or for a group of users.
Both variants are described in the following sections. It is assumed that a
group called "ELM Users" has been created in the domain for the second
variant.
The configuration program for the DCOM interface must first be started.
1. To this purpose select Start > Run, and enter the dcomcnfg.exe
command in the Run dialog.

 The Component Services dialog opens.

2. In the tree view of this dialog select Component Services > Com-
puters > My Computer.

3. Right-click My Computer and select the Properties menu item from

the popup menu.

The My Computer Properties dialog opens.

4. In the Default Properties tab, make sure that the Enable Distrib-
uted COM on this computer check box is selected.

5. Change to the COM Security tab.

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6. Under Launch and Activation Permissions, click the [Edit Limits]

button.
 The Launch and Activation Permissions dialog opens.
7. Specify the security settings in this dialog:

If access is to be allowed for all users, select Everyone and then se-
lect the Allow check box for all permission types.
If access is only to be allowed for members of the ELM Users group,
click the [Add] button and select the appropriate group, and activate
Allow for all permission types.
Note:
To enable the sign-in for the cross-domain usage, the group or user
name "ANONYMOUS LOGON" must be selected in the Access Per-
mission area via the [Edit limits] button in the Access Permission
dialog. In addition you must allow the permissions via the check
boxes Local access and Remote access.

You must also set this option for the Windows operating system Win-
dows 8.1 / Windows Server 2012 R2 and Windows 10.

8. Close the Launch and Activation Permissions and My Computer

Properties dialogs by clicking [OK].

9. After this, in the tree view of the Component Services dialog navi-
gate to the DCOM Config folder.
10. On the right side of the dialog, select the component ELM7.
11. Right-click this component and select the Properties menu item from
the popup menu.

 The ELM7 Properties dialog opens.

12. Select the Security tab.

13. In the Launch and Activation Permissions group box, select the
Customize option and then click the [Edit] button.
 The Launch and Activation Permissions dialog opens.

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14. If access is to be allowed for all users, select Everyone and then se-
lect the Allow check box for all permission types.
If access is only to be allowed for members of the ELM Users group,
click the [Add] button and select the appropriate group, and activate
Allow for all permission types.

15. In the Access Permission group box, select the Customize option
and then click the [Edit] button.
 The Access Permission dialog opens.

16. If access is to be allowed for all users, select Everyone and then se-
lect the Allow check box for all permission types.

If access is only to be allowed for members of the ELM Users group,

click the [Add] button and select the appropriate group, and activate
Allow for all permission types.
Note:
To enable the sign-in for the cross-domain usage, the group or user
name "ANONYMOUS LOGON" must be selected in the Access Per-
mission area via the [Edit limits] button in the Access Permission
dialog. In addition you must allow the permissions via the check
boxes Local access and Remote access.

You must also set this option for Windows operating systems
Windows 8.1 / Windows Server 2012 R2 and Windows 10.
17. In the Configuration Permission group box, select the Customize
option and then click the [Edit] button.

 The Change Configuration Permission dialog opens.

18. If access is to be allowed for all users, select Everyone and then se-
lect the Allow check box for all permission types.

If access is only to be allowed for members of the ELM Users group,

click the [Add] button and select the appropriate group, and activate
Allow for all permission types.

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19. Close the Launch and Activation Permissions and ELM7 Proper-
ties dialogs by clicking [OK].
 The EPLAN License Manager can now be accessed from every au-
thorized client.

 Please restart the "Remote Dongle Server" service so that the

change can be applied.

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Installing the EPLAN License

Manager Monitor
The EPLAN License Manager Monitor can be installed on a server or a
client.

1. Change to the directory ELM.

2. Open the ELM\License Tools directory and here double-click the

setup.exe file.

3. In the subsequent dialog click [Install].

 The installation wizard for the EPLAN License Monitor is opened.

4. In the subsequent dialogs follow the instructions of the installation

wizard, and click [Install] to start the actual installation.
5. Finally, click [Finish] to end the installation wizard.
After a successful installation, you will see an "ELM Monitor" shortcut on
your desktop. Start the EPLAN License Manager Monitor by double-
clicking this icon. Then select your License Manager.
Note:
You can also download the EPLAN License Manager via the download
area of the EPLAN Support under the following link:
https://www.eplan.de/services/downloads/

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Configuration firewall
In case of an activated firewall on the computer that executes the EPLAN
License Manager, you receive the following message when you try to es-
tablish a connection from the EPLAN License Client:
"Check license(MAX 19.48) The computer cannot be accessed via the
network. Error [DCOM 0x800706BA]"

Logging of the accesses

In case of a blocked access the following is written in the Log File which
is stored in the following file path:
c:\Windows\System32\LogFiles\Firewall\pfirewall.log.
If this file is not available, you must activate logging in the Windows De-
fender Firewall. Please proceed as follows:

1. To this purpose select Start > Run, and enter the wf.msc command
in the Run dialog.

2. Open the popup menu of Windows Defender Firewall with ex-

tended security on local computer, and select the menu item
Properties.
 The domain profile is displayed.

3. Activate logging with the [Customize] button and in the drop-down

lists Log rejected bundles and Log successful connections select
the respective setting "Yes".

4. Also select these firewall settings for the profiles Private Profile and
Public Profile.

5. Open the file and check which entry is identified as "DROP" by the
firewall.

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Example:
An entry which is generated by the EPLAN License Client will then
look as follows:
2022-01-07 04:45:38 DROP TCP 172.16.125.74
172.16.125.52 10978 135 48 S 2446232184 0 64240 - -
- RECEIVE 632
Port 135 is used for contacting the "Distributed Component Object
Model" (DCOM)". This determines a dynamic port to be used with the
EPLAN License Manager via a handshake procedure.
The ELM.exe file should be added as exception rule to ensure that it
functions with a firewall. Activation then takes place on all ports which
communicate with this file.
A simple configuration can be carried out by using the settings of
"Windows Security":

1. To this purpose, select Start > Settings and the Windows settings
are opened.
2. Open the settings Update and security, and click Windows secu-
rity.

3. Click the [Open Windows security] button.

4. Select the Firewall & network protection and Allow an app or

feature through Windows Firewall.

5. Click the [Change settings] button and further below the button
[Allow another app].

6. In the dialog Add an app select Browse and switch to the directory
C:\Program Files\EPLAN\ELM.

7. Select the ELM.exe file here.

8. Click the buttons [Open] and then [Add].

 The "EPLAN Remote Dongle Service" entry is added.

9. If required, activate the check boxes Private and Public.

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10. End the dialog by clicking OK.

The firewall is now configured for the ELM.exe file. You must additionally
set the firewall rules "COM+ - Network access (DCOM)".
Proceed as follows:

1. Select Start > Run, and enter the wf.msc command in the Run dia-
log.

2. Open the node Incoming rules

3. Select the entry "Object COM+ - network access (DCOM-In)" in the

list Incoming rules and open the Properties.

4. Activate the rule via the check box Activated.

When using an EPLAN License Manager with failover and activated fire-
wall the setting ICMPv4 and ICMPv6 must be additionally activated:
1. Select Start > Run, and enter the wf.msc command in the Run dia-
log.

2. Open the node Incoming rules

3. Select the entry "Core Networking Diagnostics - ICMP Echo Request

(ICMPv4 incoming)" and Core "Networking Diagnostics - ICMP Echo
Request (ICMPv6-In)" in the list Incoming rule and open the
Properties.

4. Activate the rule via the check box Activated.

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Note:
Ensure that the setting "Yes" is selected for profiles of the firewall rules
"Domain", "Private" and "Public".
With regard to the configuration of the "Port range" for external firewalls,
please inform yourself using the documentation specified by the manu-
facturer. You can find this information under the following link:
https://docs.microsoft.com/de-de/troubleshoot/windows-server/network-
ing/configure-rpc-dynamic-port-allocation-with-firewalls

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