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Starting with version 6.0, mAirList supports activation via [[http:// | Starting with version 6.0, mAirList supports activation via [[http:// | ||
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===== Supported FTDI Devices ===== | ===== Supported FTDI Devices ===== | ||
We support any USB dongles with the FTDI FT232R or FT485R chipset. The device must have at least 16 bytes of data available in the "User Area EEPROM", | We support any USB dongles with the FTDI FT232R or FT485R chipset. The device must have at least 16 bytes of data available in the "User Area EEPROM", | ||
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+ | ==== Recommended Device: FTDI USB-Key ==== | ||
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+ | We recommend using the [[http:// | ||
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+ | It can be ordered from the following online shops (among others): | ||
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+ | * [[http:// | ||
+ | * [[https:// | ||
+ | * [[https:// | ||
+ | * [[https:// | ||
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+ | ==== Other Devices ==== | ||
Devices which have been tested successfully include: | Devices which have been tested successfully include: | ||
- | * [[http:// | + | * <del>[[http:// |
- | * [[http://www.logilink.com/ | + | |
Other FTDI devices should work as well. Note that the device **must** have either the FT232R(L/Q) or FT485R(L/Q) chipset. Other chipsets, or devices from other manufacturers like Prolific, will **NOT** work! | Other FTDI devices should work as well. Note that the device **must** have either the FT232R(L/Q) or FT485R(L/Q) chipset. Other chipsets, or devices from other manufacturers like Prolific, will **NOT** work! | ||
- | mairlist GmbH does not sell any FTDI dongles. Please order one from a distributor of your choice. | ||
- | The D2xx drivers must be installed in order to access the FTDI dongle. Recent Windows versions will install them automatically when you plug in the dongle for the first time; you can also download them from the [[http:// | ||
===== Enable FTDI Activation ===== | ===== Enable FTDI Activation ===== | ||
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+ | ==== Step 1: Contact customer support ==== | ||
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+ | Before completing the steps below, you should contact customer support at support@mairlist.com so we can check if your license will work with FTDI activation. | ||
+ | If all your licenses are v6.0 or higher, everything is fine. | ||
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+ | :!: Dongles to be used with older mAirList versions (" | ||
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+ | <WRAP info round> | ||
+ | **IMPORTANT NOTE:** | ||
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+ | Once you have switched your license to dongle activation, the dongle " | ||
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+ | ==== Step 2: Obtain FTDI dongle ==== | ||
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+ | mairlist GmbH does not sell any FTDI devices. Please obtain one from a dealer/ | ||
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+ | **The D2xx drivers must be installed in order to access the FTDI dongle.** Recent Windows versions will install them automatically when you plug in the dongle for the first time; you can also download them from the [[http:// | ||
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+ | **The device must not be in use by any other application.** | ||
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+ | ==== Step 3: Initialize dongle ==== | ||
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+ | Once you have obtained a dongle, it must be initialized with a license code. This is done in the advanced section of the mAirList License Manager. | ||
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+ | Before you begin, please make sure that your dongle is plugged in, and all relevant drivers have been installed (will usually happen automatically). The device should be visible in the USB devices section of Windows Device Manager. | ||
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+ | Then go to the //Dongles -> FTDI// tab in the License Manager advanced view, and click //Reload// to scan your system for available FTDI devices. You will see a list of all attached devices along with their serial number and description: | ||
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+ | Select the device you would like to use, then click the // | ||
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+ | Once the device was initialized, | ||
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+ | Click the //Copy Copy// button in order to copy that code to the Windows clipboard. | ||
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+ | ==== Step 4: Send license code ==== | ||
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+ | Send the license code, along with the five-digit serial number of your license, to the customer support at support@mairlist.com, | ||
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+ | We will switch your activation to FTDI mode, and send you a confirmation e-mail once this has been done. | ||
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+ | ==== Step 5: Reload license ==== | ||
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+ | Once you have received the confirmation e-mail, open License Manager again, and re-download the license using your customer area login credentials. | ||
===== Disable FTDI Activation ===== | ===== Disable FTDI Activation ===== | ||
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+ | Generally it is advised to stick with FTDI activation once you have set it up for your license. | ||
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+ | If, for any reason, you must switch back to software activation or another FTDI, please follow the steps below. Please only do so if it is absolutely necessary! | ||
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+ | First, use the License Manager to re-initialize the FTDI device with a new license code, as described in the " | ||
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+ | You will see a warning message, telling you that you are going to overwrite the existing license code: | ||
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+ | Then send the **new** license code to info@mairlist.com. It acts as some kind of proof that the previous dongle activation was made unusable. We will remove the previous FTDI activation from your license then, and make it available for another activation again. |
licensing/ftdi.txt · Last modified: 2021/06/20 08:23 by ulinobbe