GibbsCAM Reprise NLO Server Installation Instructions
GibbsCAM Reprise NLO Server Installation Guide
This guide explains how to install and configure the GibbsCAM Network License Option (NLO) using the Reprise License Manager (RLM). The
process includes two phases:
- Setting up the license server
- Installing and registering GibbsCAM on each client workstation
A video overview is available here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0HIvp-7DYKk
You can download the current released GibbsCAM software and related drivers directly from the GibbsCAM Download Center:
Before You Begin
If your licensing uses a hardware dongle, install the correct Sentinel driver before starting NLO setup: \
Hardware Key Drivers
(1) If the key ID starts with a 3, 4, 5 or 6, install “Sentinel Protection Installer 7.7.X”.
Sentinel Protection Installer 7.7.1
(2) If the key ID starts with a 7, install “Sentinel HASP/LDK Installer 8.XX”.
Sentinel HASP/LDK Installer 8.43
If you need to remove all existing Sentinel drivers before reinstalling, use the SSD Cleanup Utility (64‑bit).
SSD Cleanup Utility 1.2.0.5 for Windows (64-bit)
Phase 1 — Setting Up the License Server
Requirements
- Administrator privileges on the server machine
- Access to the installer: GibbsCAMNLOServer‑24.x.y.z.exe
- Download the Reprise NLO Server installer from: https://online.gibbscam.com/index.php
1. Install and Run the Registration Tool
C:\Program Files\GibbsCAM\GibbsCAM NLO Server 2024\RegistrationTool.exe
Click Run Registration Tool and enter your product code and select "Next"
Complete the contact information and select "Next".
Select "Finish".
A confirmation message will appear once the license has been successfully deployed.
If you are unable to complete the deployment, contact support@westcam.com for assistance.
Click Yes to start the RLM Windows Service.
Verify that the GibbsRLMServer service is running in the Windows Services console.
2. Verify the RLM Server Status
You can verify that the service is running correctly on the server through the Reprise License Server Administration page which your server will be hosting.
The address for that is:
http://localhost:5054 or http://<myServerIP>:5054
| Important Note: RLM will create a RLM.pw file automatically at startup with a default admin:admin:all (username:password:list-of-permissions) account. You must reset the password within 10 minutes or the server will automatically shut down if it is running. To change the password, select the "Change Password" menu item once logged in as that admin. The password field is an encrypted hash of the actual password. |
You can monitor the Server Status and License Usage. See the instructions in the link below:
You can create additional accounts with proper privileges for the users to access this web page. See the attached "RLM_License_Administration.PDF" file starting from Page 49.
3. RLM License Server Firewall Configuration
To ensure reliable communication between the GibbsCAM RLM license server and all client machines, the required ports must be open on the server firewall as well as any intermediate network firewalls.
Required Firewall Ports
The RLM license server uses two fixed ports:
- Host Port: 2764
- ISV Port: 2765
Verifying Port Connectivity from a Client Machine
You can test whether a client system can communicate with the license server using Windows PowerShell.
Steps
1. Open Windows PowerShell from the Start menu.
2. Run the following commands to test each port:
test-netconnection IPAddress -port 2764test-netconnection IPAddress -port 2765
Replace IPAddress with the IP address of your license server.
A successful result indicates that the client can reach the server over the specified port.
Phase 2 — Installing the Client Software
Before You Begin
- Confirm the server is running the GibbsRLMServer service
- Ensure the workstation can reach the server over the network
Client Installation Steps
1. On the client machine (workstation), install the GibbsCAM software, using the same product code that was used for installing the server.
2. Register GibbsCAM on this client workstation by running the Registration Tool manually at any time. Alternatively, launching GibbsCAM will automatically open the License Installation dialog and prompt you for the product code. Please use the same product code as the server. Note that on NLO client machines, you will not be prompted for contact information.
3. After you enter the product code, click Activate Product to complete the license deployment. The license data will be retrieved from the Gibbs Activation Service and placed in the appropriate Activation Data folder.
4. Repeat the previous steps (installing the GibbsCAM software and registering the product code) for each GibbsCAM client of the license server machine.
GibbsCAM Client Software Activation Instructions:
Note: If a client machine cannot connect to the server after registration, ensure that ports
2764 and 2765 are not blocked.
GibbsCAM NLO Server Connection Check
https://support.westcam.com/portal/en/kb/articles/gibbscam-nlo-server-connection-check-by-powershell
If necessary, adjust the HOST name in the license file:
To adjust the HOST name in the license file, use Notepad to open the client's *.lic file and make sure the HOST name is correct, using one of the following examples.
Example 1: If the license file references the server by hostname (such as "myServer"):
#LSHOST=myServer
HOST myServer
If the host name is correct and the workstation is still unable to connect to the server, change the host name to the server’s IP address instead.
#LSHOST=10.101.102.103
HOST 10.101.102.103