How to Distinguish Vector USB Dongle from a Vector Keyman

Last updated: 2018-12-13

Question:

How can I distinguish a Vector USB Dongle from a Vector Keyman?

Answer:

The Vector Keyman (below) is black and smaller than the (above) blue Vector USB Dongle:

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Vector uses two dongles to connect via USB for saving license identification. The Vector USB dongle, which is not available any more and the Vector Keyman which is its successor. Please see the differences and characteristics below.


	Dongle
Name	Vector USB Dongle	Vector Keyman
Color	Blue	Black
Usable for	Legacy License Model	Legacy License Model and New Vector License Model* * for NVLM a serial number > 3-344000 and firmware version ≥ 3.10 is required
Serial Number on	Blue plastic part, sticker on rear side	Metal part, see Detail Photo
Art.No.	05022	05080
Image	Vector USB Dongle	Vector Keyman

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2018-12-13

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