Triad license managers use three computers for extra stability. This process shows how to install SolidNetWork License Manager on the first computer in the triad.

1. On the first triad license manager computer, install the SolidNetWork License Manager using SolidWorks Installation Manager:
   1. Start SolidWorks Installation Manager (as described under Initiating SolidWorks Installation).
   2. For type of installation, select the following:
      • Server products
      • Install SolidNetWork License Manager (distributed licensing) on this computer.
   3. On the SolidNetWork License Manager Options page, specify the SolidNetWork License serial number and SolidNetWork License Manager installation location.
   4. On the Summary page, click Install Now to complete the SolidWorks Installation Manager process.
2. Using the SolidNetWork License Manager, configure the initial triad license manager computer:
   1. Start SolidNetWork License Manager (Start > Programs > SolidWorks version > SolidNetWork License Manager > SolidNetWork License Manager).
   2. Click No.

      The Server Administration tab of the SolidWorks SolidNetwork License Manager appears.

   3. Under Advanced Options, click Options.

      The Advanced Options dialog box appears.

   4. Under SolidNetWork Server License Mode, click Use a License File and click OK.

      The Advanced Options dialog box closes.

   5. Under License Information, click Modify.

      The SolidNetWork License File Wizard appears.

   6. Under Server Type, select Triad and click Next.
   7. On the Server Information pane, verify that the computer name, dongle ID, and port number for the initial triad license manager computer are correct, and click Next.
      If your computer uses a firewall, you might have to make some additional specifications on this screen. For more information, see Using SolidNetWork Licenses with Firewalls.
   8. On the Triad Partner Server Information screen, enter the computer name and dongle ID values for the other two triad license manager computers.
      This ensures that if one license manager is unavailable, client computers can get a license from the other two servers.
   9. On the Licenses screen, click Read to browse to and open the SolidNetWork license file.

      The licenses appear in the SolidNetWork License File wizard.

   10. Click Finish.
   11. Click OK to exit the SolidNetWork License File wizard and then Finish to exit the SolidNetWork License Manager.