User guide

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PRODUCT ACTIVATION
Introduction 3Com Network Administrator uses an activation system which allows you
to use your copy of the software beyond the grace period. This chapter
describes how to activate 3Com Network Administrator.
Once you have installed 3Com Network Administrator, you can use it for
a grace period of up to 60 days without activating it. During this time,
you have the opportunity to activate the product each time you launch it.
It is important that you activate 3Com Network Administrator, this ends
the grace period and allows you unrestricted access to the product.
Activation also starts the product’s warranty period, entitling you to
customer support for 3Com Network Administrator for the duration of
the warranty. You can also decide to receive important update
information relating to both this and other associated products.
This chapter covers the following topics:
■ Key Concepts
■ Components
■ Examples
■ Useful Information and References
■ Key Considerations
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