The following pages contain the essential information for getting started with HstEx®. 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.
Date : 2026-06-11 13:16:14 File : HstEx-x86-EN-6.3.26161.1.exe Size : 44,974,144 (42.89 MB) Build : 6.3.26161.1 MD5 : 1efdf48f4652a9f23f3c0c2999af5476 SHA1 : e4be89d38ceec0660fe5bc9e3d3b2fd000fdbcbf SHA256 : 45cb49bb0ad627ef2e7ae6250d64db637c36818c37b4fe618e62290db7165b08
STEP 2: 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:
The above link also explains the process of updating your dongle; please follow the instructions carefully.
STEP 3: Knowledge Base and Documentation
Our Knowledge Base contains articles, release notes, change log and other useful information: