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HstEx® Quick Start

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The following pages contain the essential information for getting started with HstEx® v5. Please review the following information carefully.

STEP 1: Software Download

HstEx® is provided through ESD (Electronic Software Distribution) only. Please download your software from the following link. This page will always contain the most up to date release versions of our software. Please ensure you check on a regular basis for software updates and new releases.

Download HstEx v5.8
Date   : 2024-04-04 10:35:35
File   : HstEx-x86-EN-5.8.24095.5.exe
Size   : 46,810,648 (44.64 MB)
Build  : 5.8.24095.5 
MD5    : edc2a8d4bf7da649bcec3291232c44cc
SHA1   : 254dfe06d2a01525033c2fa1103a94c7a19cdff6
SHA256 : e06983e875538ea202a9b3cf87012e043343b165ad02afbdd8b6f8c394e0ad66
SHA384 : 4381dbf5f607fe14ed99b665f6279a3172b12508ce5ccf1e29d475b51d11f4eef97ddd82c5acaf1f4de5a9e2b741f111
SHA512 : 64a77991da1c9450c176f8139ea290c0abd98939abfc23f80b18593c999bcff594c0c27bee233a49e13fd094442d0a522b98fd6505aaf7c8c7178ef4ce4d3526

STEP 2: User Manual Download

The NetAnalysis®/HstEx® User Manual can be downloaded from the link below.

Download Manual

STEP 3: Licence

When you purchase a new licence for NetAnalysis® and HstEx®, or upgrade an old static licence key file, you will receive:

  • USB Hardware Licence Dongle

USB dongles are normally shipped within 1 business day of purchase. You will be emailed with tracking information once the hardware has been shipped.

Upgrading Dongle with Licence Manager

If you are upgrading an existing USB dongle, you will need to connect to our licence server to update the licences contained on the device. This must be done with the latest version of our Licence Manager software. To download the software, please visit the following link:

  • Updating your USB Dongle Licence

The above link also explains the process of updating your dongle; please follow the instructions carefully.

STEP 4: Knowledge Base and Documentation

Our Knowledge Base contains articles, release notes, change log and other useful information:

  • https://kb.digital-detective.net/display/HstEx
  • Blade Quick Start
  • HstEx Quick Start
  • NetAnalysis Quick Start

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