This is the most common choice for individual users or small teams where the security key is physically connected to the workstation. How it works : The editor defaults to your local computer. Hardware Required
Since ETAP 16.0 and later, OTI has introduced cloud/subscription-based licensing, but the foundational path selection logic remains backward-compatible with FlexNet. The critical distinction is that ETAP does not always automatically discover license servers; it relies on explicit or environment-derived paths. etap license path selection
Symptom: Client sees "Cannot connect to license server – error -96." Solution: On the server, allow UDP and TCP ports 27000-27009. On clients, ensure no outbound blocking. Use lmutil diagnostics. This is the most common choice for individual