Selection Verified — Etap License Path
If the verification fails despite trying the above, follow these troubleshooting steps:
This is one of the most common error messages encountered when launching ETAP. Users report seeing the ETAP License Path Selection dialog with the computer name checked, followed by this error upon clicking OK. The error typically stems from one of the following root causes:
: When ETAP launches, the License Wizard opens the Selection Editor . Users can enter a period ( . ) for local stand-alone keys or input a specific Server Name/IP Address for network licenses.
To prevent future license dropouts and ensure your path remains permanently verified, implement these operational habits:
If the fails, it is typically due to one of the following issues: etap license path selection verified
After establishing communication with the security key, the license manager validates:
The technical procedures for and its Verification are essential for establishing a stable connection between client workstations and the License Manager server. 1. ETAP License Path Selection Procedure
The cleanest way to check your path state is through the ETAP License Manager utilities installed on the server side.
→ Stand-alone (local USB key) or network (server-based) If the verification fails despite trying the above,
To ensure your ETAP license path selection remains verified, follow these best practices:
If your server changes, modify the target path directly within the Windows environment: Open the .
System administrators can configure options files in the license manager to reserve specific module licenses (such as Transient Stability or Arc Flash ) for power users who need them constantly. Advancing Your ETAP Configuration
Temporarily disable the firewall to test if it's the cause. If it is, create an exception for the Sentinel/ETAP port. Users can enter a period (
; ETAP will verify the local path and proceed to the activation code prompt. For Network Licenses: Select the second option in the License Path Selection Editor. IP Address of the server hosting the ETAP License Manager. If you are at an institution like Johns Hopkins WSE , your server path might be specific (e.g., wse-gammaflex.win.ad.jhu.edu Common Verification Roadblocks
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Crucially, the must be completely accurate and resolvable by your computer. For example, Johns Hopkins University's Whiting School of Engineering instructs its users to "click on the second button in the ETAP License Path and enter wse-gammaflex.win.ad.jhu.edu for the license server". Using an IP address (e.g., 192.168.1.100 ) often works more reliably than a hostname in complex network environments.