LNS DDE Server Release 2.1 ReadMe Update
October 05, 2017

This update to the LNS DDE Server ReadMe documentation provides information on how to install LNS DDE Server 2.1 on Windows Server 2016, Windows 10, and Windows 8.1.  Echelon supports use of the LNS DDE Server on these versions of Windows as long as it is installed in accordance with these instructions.  These instructions describe how the LNS and licensing libraries included with LNS DDE Server can be updated to newer versions that are compatible with Windows 10, and Windows 8.1.  This requires installation of both LNS Server 3.27 to update the licensing library, followed by installation of IzoT Net Server 4.02 to update the network management library.

To install the LNS DDE Server on Windows Server 2016, Windows 10, Windows 8.1, or Windows 7, follow these steps:

1.  Download the LNS DDE Server installation package from the following location:

http://downloads.echelon.com/support/downloads/software/integration/LNS_DDE_Server/znfp/LNS_DDE_Server_Setup_2017.zip

2.  Extract the files in the zip archive.

3.  Open the directory where you extracted the files in File Explorer.

4.  Run SetLonWorksPath64.reg to set a compatible location for the LonWorks path.  This file is for 64-bit versions of Windows only.  Contact Echelon for an update if you are using a 32-bit version of Windows.

5.  Run LNS_ServerSetup_3.27.exe to install a licensing library that is compatible with Windows Server 2016, Windows 10, and Windows 8.1 as well as the LNS DDE Server.

6.  Run 153-0411-01B_OpenLDV500.exe to install OpenLDV 5 Network driver. This is low level network driver required for 64-bit windows.

If you get a .NET Framework 3.5 error during the install then manually install .NET Framework 3.5 through the Windows Control Panel Program and Features “Turn windows features on or off". Next re-install OpenLDV. 

7.  Run IzoTNetServerSetup_4.02.exe to install the IzoT Net Server.  

This provides a network management server compatible with the LNS Server that is also compatible with Windows Server 2016, Windows 10, and Windows 8.1.  A unique IzoT Net Server (OpenLNS Server), or IzoT CT (OpenLNS CT)  activation key is required for each installation.  IzoT CT allows one person to have CT on two PC that only they use.

8.  Run LNSDDEServerSetup_2.1.exe to install LNS DDE Server 2.1.  A unique LNS DDE Server serial number is required for each installation.

9. Run LNSDDEServerSetup_2.1_SP1 to update the LNS DDE Server to Release 2.11.