Sentinel HL NetTime
Sentinel HL NetTime USB Network Dongle Key
The Sentinel HL NetTime USB Network Dongle Key allows you to simultaneously limit the number of concurrent users and the application itself when running in a networked environment. Available with flexible options to meet your business needs, the Sentinel HL NetTime allows you to use concurrent licenses per feature that are completely configurable during fulfillment. The key contains a unique 32-bit ID that allows protecting each copy of your application with a unique key and fully controlling the secure software update mechanism.
Technical Specifications
- Industry pioneering White-box cryptography proven to provide the highest level of protection against hardware emulation
- High performance SmartCard chip allowing faster software execution and improved operational efficiency
- Standard public cryptography algorithms AES 128, ECC 163 and RSA 2048
- Unique AES encryption key for each feature programmed to securely isolate its functionality
- Protect over 2000 features or applications
- 31KB Protected memory
- Real Time Clock for secure time-based licensing
- Midi Form Factor: 52 x 16 x 8mm
- Available Configurations: Sentinel HASP HL, Driverless
- Firmware upgradable in the field
- AppOnChip support
- Operating Temperature: -20˚C to 60˚C
- Sentinel HASP HL
- Driverless

Sentinel HL NetTime
Sentinel HL NetTime USB Network Dongle Key – The ideal combination of time-based licensing in a networked environment in India and Worldwide
Combining the features of the both the Sentinel HL Net and the Time keys, the NetTime is the ideal solution for implementing time-based licensing in networked environments.

Buy Sentinel HL NetTime HASP HL

Buy Sentinel HL NetTime Driverless
Sentinel HL NetTime USB Network Dongle Key – Clock Board Encryption Lock
- Thales official authentic products
- Ready-to-use software protection and licensing solutions
- Safe and stable compatible
Sentinel’s NetTime network clock board license lock is suitable for network environments and features a built-in real-time clock chip, allowing control of program runtime on the server side.
Sentinel’s LDK is an out-of-the-box software protection and licensing solution. It provides software and smart device developers with strong software IP protection, anti-copying protection, and highly flexible software licensing solutions. Sentinel’s LDK includes both hardware-based and software-based protection and licensing products. It not only meets the needs of the software protection phase but also the needs of later-stage licensing and access control. Whether it’s desktop software or embedded software, you can find corresponding support in Sentinel’s LDK licensing solutions.
Sentinel HL NetTime
Sentinel HL NetTime is designed for use with time critical applications which are deployed within networked environments. The time resilience of an on-board real-time clock is combined with floating licenses and concurrency.
Sentinel HL NetTime is no longer offered to new customers since network concurrency functionality is incorporated into the latest generation Sentinel HL Time keys.
For details on all of the Sentinel HL variants and form factors, including technical specifications, please download the Sentinel keys datasheet.

Sentinel HL – Driverless Configuration Key
| Sentinel HL | Basic | Pro | Max | Net Max | Time | NetTime | Max Drive microSD** | Max SL (including CL) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FORM FACTOR | Mini | Mini | Mini | Mini | Micro | Midi | Midi | Board / Midi Chip |
| SECURITY AND CRYPTOGRAPHIC ALGORITHMS | ||||||||
| Unique 32-Bit ID | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y |
| AES 128-Bit Encryption | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y |
| 64,000 Encryption Keys | 1 Y | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y |
| On Chip Execution (AppOnChip) | Y* | Y* | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y |
| LICENSING MODELS SUPPORT | ||||||||
| Perpetual | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y |
| Feature-Based | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y | |
| Pay-Per-Use | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y | |
| Network Concurrency | Y* | Y* | Y | Y* | Y* | Y | Y* | Y* (Only SL-AdminMode, CL) |
| Time-Based | Y* | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y |
| Custom or Remote Desktop | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y |
| CLOCK | ||||||||
| Real-Time Clock | Y | Y | ||||||
| V-Clock | Y* | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y |
| Battery Life Warranty | 4-Years | 4-Years | ||||||
| Real Time Clock Accuracy (25˚±5˚C) | ≤12.8 minutes/year | |||||||
| MEMORY | ||||||||
| Protected Read/Write Memory | 112 Bytes | 4KB | 4KB | 4KB | 4KB | 4KB | 4KB | 4KB |
| Read-Only Memory (ROM) | 112 Bytes | 2KB | 2KB | 2KB | 2KB | 2KB | 2KB | 2KB |
| Dynamic Memory HW Type 1*** | 390KB | 390KB | 390KB | 390KB | 390KB | 390KB | ||
| HW Type 2*** | 25KB | 25KB | 25KB | 25KB | 25KB | 25KB | 25KB | |
| HW Type 3*** | 25KB | 25KB | ||||||
| Data Retention | At Least 10 Years | |||||||
| Write Cycles | At Least 1,000,000 | |||||||
| Max. licensable modules HW Type 1 | 11-39 | 3484-24386 | 3484-24386 | 3484-24386 | 3484-24386 | 3484-24386 | 3484-24386 | |
| HW Type 2 | 11-39 | 240-2160 | 240-2160 | 240-2160 | 240-2160 | 240-2160 | 240-2160 | |
| HW Type 3 | 11-39 | 240-2160 | 240-2160 | |||||
| Flash Memory Support | microSD up to 64GB | |||||||
| PHYSICAL SPECIFICATIONS | ||||||||
| Default Color | Blue | Purple | Green | Red | Green | Black | Red | Black |
| Plastic Case Material | Polycarbonate | Polycarbonate | Polycarbonate | Polycarbonate | Polycarbonate | Polycarbonate | Polycarbonate | Polycarbonate |
| Operating Temperature | -25˚C to 85˚C | -25˚C to 85˚C | -25˚C to 85˚C | -25˚C to 85˚C | -25˚C to 85˚C | -20˚C to 60˚C | -20˚C to 60˚C | -25˚C to 85˚C |
| Humidity Rating | 0–95% | 0–95% | 0–95% | 0–95% | 0–95% | 0–95% | 0–95% | 0–95% |
| Power Consumption | 50mA / <0.5mA | 50mA / <0.5mA | 50mA / <0.5mA | 50mA / <0.5mA | 50mA/<0.5mA | 50mA / <0.5mA | 20mA/<0.5mA | 200mA Max |
| Dimensions (mm) | 40.5×16×8 | 40.5×16×8 | 40.5×16×8 | 40.5×16×8 | 18×12.2×4.5 | 52×16×8 | 15.2×8×12.4 | 52×16×8 |
| Weight HW Type 1 (g) | 5.63 | 5.63 | 5.63 | 5.63 | 1.64 | 7.36 | 6.98 | |
| HW Type 2 (g) | 5.63 | 5.63 | 5.63 | 5.63 | 1.64 | 7.36 | 1.23 | N/A |
| HW Type 3 (g) | 6.3 | 6.3 | 6.3 | 6.3 | ||||
| CERTIFICATION | ||||||||
| EMC Certifications | CE, FCC, VCCI | CE, FCC, VCCI | CE, FCC, VCCI | CE, FCC, VCCI | CE, FCC, VCCI | CE, FCC, VCCI | CE, FCC, VCCI | CE, FCC, VCCI |
| Safety Certifications HW Type 1 | IEC 62368-1, EN 62368-1, CSA/UL 62368-1, AS/NZS 62368.1 | same | same | same | same | same | same | same |
| HW Type 2 | IEC 60950-1, EN 60950-1, UL 60950-1, CAN/CSA-C22.2 NO.60950-1A, AS/NZS 60950.1 | |||||||
| HW Type 3 | IEC 62368-1, EN 62368-1, CSA/UL 62368-1, AS/NZS 62368.1 | |||||||
| Compliance | RoHS, WEEE, REACH, ECCN(EAR99) | RoHS, REACH, ECCN(EAR99) | ECCN(EAR99) |
Sentinel HL – HASP Configuration Keys
| Sentinel HL | Basic | Pro | Max | Net Max | Time | NetTime | Drive | microSD** | Max SL (including CL) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FORM FACTOR | Mini | Mini | Mini | Mini | Micro | Midi | Midi | Midi | Chip |
| SECURITY AND CRYPTOGRAPHIC ALGORITHMS | |||||||||
| Unique 32-Bit ID | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y | |
| AES 128-Bit Encryption | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y |
| 64,000 Encryption Keys | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y |
| LICENSING MODELS SUPPORT | |||||||||
| Perpetual | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y |
| Feature-Based | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y | |
| Pay-Per-Use | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y | |
| Network Concurrency | Y | Y | Y* (Only SL-AdminMode, CL) | ||||||
| Time-Based | Y | Y | Y | ||||||
| Custom or Remote Desktop | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y |
| CLOCK | |||||||||
| Real-Time Clock | Y | Y | |||||||
| Support V-Clock Battery Life Warranty | 4-Years | 4-Years | |||||||
| Real-Time Clock Accuracy (at 25˚± 5˚C) | ≤12.8 minutes/year | ≤12.8 minutes/year | |||||||
| MEMORY | |||||||||
| Protected Read/Write Memory | 112 Bytes | 4KB | 4KB | 4KB | 4KB | 4KB | 4KB | 4KB | 4KB |
| Read-Only Memory (ROM) | 112 Bytes | 2KB | 2KB | 2KB | 2KB | 2KB | 2KB | 2KB | 2KB |
| Backward Compatibility Memory / User-Created Memory HW Type 1*** | 112 Bytes | 4KB | 4KB | 4KB | 4KB | 4KB | 4KB | ||
| HW Type 2*** | 112 Bytes | 4KB | 4KB | 4KB | 4KB | 4KB | 4KB | ||
| HW Type 3*** | 112 Bytes | 4KB | 4KB | ||||||
| Data Retention | At Least 10 Years | At Least 10 Years | At Least 10 Years | At Least 10 Years | At Least 10 Years | At Least 10 Years | At Least 10 Years | At Least 10 Years | |
| Write Cycles (EEPROM / Flash) | At Least 1,000,000 | At Least 1,000,000 | At Least 1,000,000 | At Least 1,000,000 | At Least 1,000,000 | At Least 1,000,000 | At Least 1,000,000 | At Least 1,000,000 | |
| Max. licensable modules (Features, depending on license complexity) HW Type 1 | 39 | 231 | 231 | 231 | 231 | 231 | 231 | ||
| HW Type 2 | 39 | 231 | 231 | 231 | 231 | 231 | 231 | ||
| HW Type 3 | 39 | 231 | 231 | ||||||
| Flash Memory Support | microSD card up to 64GB | ||||||||
| PHYSICAL SPECIFICATIONS | |||||||||
| Default Color | Blue | Purple | Green | Red | Green | Black | Red | Green | Black |
| Plastic Case Material | Polycarbonate | Polycarbonate | Polycarbonate | Polycarbonate | Polycarbonate | Polycarbonate | Polycarbonate | Polycarbonate | |
| Operating Temperature**** | -25˚C to 85˚C / -13˚F to 185˚F | -25˚C to 85˚C / -13˚F to 185˚F | -25˚C to 85˚C / -13˚F to 185˚F | -25˚C to 85˚C / -13˚F to 185˚F | -20˚C to 60˚C / -4˚F to 140˚F | -20˚C to 60˚C / -4˚F to 140˚F | 0˚C to 60˚C / 32˚F to 140˚F | -25˚C to 85˚C / -13˚F to 185˚F | |
| Humidity Rating | 0–95% | 0–95% | 0–95% | 0–95% | 0–95% | 0–95% | 0–95% | 0–95% | |
| Power Consumption – operating / standby | 50mA / <0.5 mA | 50mA / <0.5 mA | 50mA / <0.5 mA | 50mA / <0.5 mA | 50mA / <0.5 mA | 50mA / <0.5 mA | 200mA Max | 20mA Max | |
| Dimensions L x W x H (in mm) | 40.5 x 16 x 8 | 40.5 x 16 x 8 | 40.5 x 16 x 8 | 40.5 x 16 x 8 | 18 x 12.2 x 4.5 | 52 x 16 x 8 | 52 x 16 x 8 | 52 x 16 x 8 | 8.2 x 5.3 x 2.1 |
| Weight (in grams) HW Type 1 | 5.63 | 5.63 | 5.63 | 5.63 | 1.64 | 7.36 | 7.36 | 6.98 | |
| HW Type 2 | 5.63 | 5.63 | 5.63 | 5.63 | 1.64 | 7.36 | 7.36 | N/A | |
| HW Type 3 | 6.3 | 6.3 | 6.3 | 6.3 | |||||
| CERTIFICATION | |||||||||
| EMC Certifications | CE, FCC, VCCI | CE, FCC, VCCI | CE, FCC, VCCI | CE, FCC, VCCI | CE, FCC, VCCI | CE, FCC, VCCI | CE, FCC, VCCI | CE, FCC, VCCI | |
| Safety Certifications HW Type 1 | IEC 62368-1, EN 62368-1, CSA/UL 62368-1, AS/NZS 62368.1 | ||||||||
| HW Type 2 | IEC 60950-1, EN 60950-1, UL 60950-1, CAN/CSA-C22.2 NO.60950-1A, AS/NZS 60950.1 | ||||||||
| HW Type 3 | IEC 62368-1, EN 62368-1, CSA/UL 62368-1, AS/NZS 62368.1 | ||||||||
| Certification & Compliance | RoHS, WEEE, REACH, ECCN(EAR99) | RoHS, WEEE, REACH, ECCN(EAR99) | RoHS, WEEE, REACH, ECCN(EAR99) | RoHS, WEEE, REACH, ECCN(EAR99) | RoHS, WEEE, REACH, ECCN(EAR99) | RoHS, WEEE, REACH, ECCN(EAR99) | RoHS, WEEE, REACH, ECCN(EAR99) | RoHS, REACH, ECCN(EAR99) ECCN(EAR99) |
What is the Sentinel HL NetTime USB Network Dongle and how does it protect software?
The Sentinel HL NetTime USB Network Dongle is a network key that allows for simultaneous licensing control by limiting the number of concurrent users and applications, providing a secure and configurable license management system during deployment.
What are the key technical features of the Sentinel HL NetTime USB Dongle?
The key features include industry-leading white-box cryptography, high-performance SmartCard chips, standard cryptography algorithms like AES 128, ECC 163, RSA 2048, unique AES encryption per feature, and support for over 2000 features, all designed to ensure high security and operational efficiency.
How does the Sentinel HL NetTime support time-based licensing?
The Sentinel HL NetTime incorporates a built-in real-time clock chip, enabling strict control of software runtime and preventing time tampering, making it suitable for implementing time-based licensing in networked environments.
What licensing models are supported by Sentinel HL configuration keys?
Sentinel HL configuration keys support various licensing models including perpetual, feature-based, pay-per-use, network concurrency, time-based, and remote desktop, providing flexibility for different business requirements.
Why is the Sentinel HL NetTime USB Network Dongle considered a trusted solution for hardware-based software protection?
It is considered trusted because it is an official Thales product, features secure cryptographic algorithms, is ready-to-use, and provides stable and compatible hardware-based licensing solutions, including a built-in real-time clock for effective time-based licensing security.
Buy Sentinel HL NetTime USB Network Dongle Key – Clock Board Encryption Lock
Sentinel HL Net Time USB Network Dongle Key – Clock Board Encryption Lock | Software Protection & Network Time Licensing Security in India and Worldwide
The time resilience of an on-board real-time clock is combined with floating licenses and concurrency.
Trusted Hardware-Based Software Protection Solution for India and Worldwide.
