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 : 2026-08-24 12:28:21 File : HstEx-x86-EN-6.4.26236.5.exe Size : 45,042,624 (42.96 MB) Build : 6.4.26236.5 MD5 : 9d13bcc8c17a140de1490e9fca83e23b SHA1 : 4faafa4bbac31a8d3a028bd03dcf0b3636ad62e8 SHA256 : 2bfdc1d37e3f656c399d9714fbc900a30199f55b310a86a3839fbe1666ee14ef
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: