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title: "Network Installation"
canonical: "https://help.innovyze.com/space/xps/19662662/Network%20Installation"
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For a network setup (floating license), the dongle is plugged into a centralized server, and XPSWMM/XPStorm can be installed on multiple laptop/desktop computers, sharing the same license. For more information, please refer to [License Types](https://help-innovyze.atlassian.net/wiki/spaces/xps/pages/19662638).

The installation has two steps using the same installer:

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Network Server installations can be hosted by a virtual machine that can access the USB License Dongle. For virtual machine installations, there are a few additional steps outlined on [Virtual Machine Network Installation](https://help-innovyze.atlassian.net/wiki/spaces/xps/pages/19662669).

If you currently use standalone installation, refer to [Converting Existing Standalone Clients to Floating Client](https://help-innovyze.atlassian.net/wiki/spaces/xps/pages/19660829).

The following procedure describes the steps on how to perform network installation for XPSWMM. For XPSTORM, it follows a very similar process.

> ⚠️ Before proceeding with the installation, check the [Installation Guide](https://help-innovyze.atlassian.net/wiki/spaces/xps/pages/19661597) page to ensure that you have all the necessary prerequisites. Also, check the [System Requirements](https://help-innovyze.atlassian.net/wiki/spaces/xps/pages/19663446) to see if your computer meets the specifications.

## Network Server Installation

1. In the main screen, click **Next **to start the XPSWMM installation process.  
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2. Review the License Agreement and select the check box to accept the terms and activate the **Next** button. Click **Next**.  
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3. the **Setup Type** screen, select the **Network Server (Network driver installation only)** option. Click **Next**.  
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4. Browse to the folder where the program will be installed. Click **Next**.   
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5. Click **Install** to continue with the installation.  
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6. When the installation is completed, click **Finish.**  
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7. To verify the installation, go to [http://localhost:6002](http://localhost:6002) and you should see the following. For more information, please refer to this [KB article](https://innovyze.force.com/support/s/article/Sentinel-License-Monitor).  
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8. If you run into issues, refer to [Troubleshooting Common Installation Errors](https://help-innovyze.atlassian.net/wiki/spaces/xps/pages/19662648) for more information.

## Network Client Installation

Once the network server is installed successfully, you can install the client on the user’s computer. You will need the IP or network name of the server and the *.xcf file before proceeding.

1. Select the **Network Client (Network dongle required) **option. Click **Next**.  
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2. The shortcuts to the desktop and the start menu will be added by default. You can customize them by clearing the options. Click **Next**.  
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3. Browse to the folder where the program will be installed. Click **Next**.  
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4. Browse to the location of your configuration file, **xpswmm.xcf**. It is found on the USB or DVD when you purchased XPSWMM or attached to an email if you purchased an upgrade. Click **Next**.  
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5. Type the IP address of the server where the dongle is plugged in. Click **Next.**  
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6. Click **Install **to complete the installation.  
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7. When the installation is completed, click **Finish.**  
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8. Start XPSWMM by clicking the icon on the desktop. If you run into issues, refer to [Troubleshooting Common Installation Errors](https://help-innovyze.atlassian.net/wiki/spaces/xps/pages/19662648) for more information.