https://community.checkpoint.com/t5/Firewall-and-Security-Management/Gaia-81-10-Quantum-6200-Do-I-need-to-activate-my-license/m-p/232339#M44842 <P>I replaced one of the firewalls in my cluster with a spare one and restored a backup.<BR /><BR />The Gaia web interface says "Activation status: Not activated", but the Smart Console says License Status: OK. Also they both say "Expiration Date: never".<BR /><BR />So I'm guessing I don't need to activate?<BR /><BR />(Also I have no way of connecting this firewall to the internet. Offline activation would be the only option.)</P> Mon, 11 Nov 2024 14:54:31 GMT pizzaprophet 2024-11-11T14:54:31Z https://community.checkpoint.com/t5/Firewall-and-Security-Management/Gaia-81-10-Quantum-6200-Do-I-need-to-activate-my-license/m-p/232339#M44842 <P>I replaced one of the firewalls in my cluster with a spare one and restored a backup.<BR /><BR />The Gaia web interface says "Activation status: Not activated", but the Smart Console says License Status: OK. Also they both say "Expiration Date: never".<BR /><BR />So I'm guessing I don't need to activate?<BR /><BR />(Also I have no way of connecting this firewall to the internet. Offline activation would be the only option.)</P> Mon, 11 Nov 2024 14:54:31 GMT https://community.checkpoint.com/t5/Firewall-and-Security-Management/Gaia-81-10-Quantum-6200-Do-I-need-to-activate-my-license/m-p/232339#M44842 pizzaprophet 2024-11-11T14:54:31Z https://community.checkpoint.com/t5/Firewall-and-Security-Management/Gaia-81-10-Quantum-6200-Do-I-need-to-activate-my-license/m-p/232360#M44844 <P>100% you are good, based on screenshots you sent.</P> <P>Andy</P> Mon, 11 Nov 2024 19:21:44 GMT https://community.checkpoint.com/t5/Firewall-and-Security-Management/Gaia-81-10-Quantum-6200-Do-I-need-to-activate-my-license/m-p/232360#M44844 the_rock 2024-11-11T19:21:44Z https://community.checkpoint.com/t5/Firewall-and-Security-Management/Gaia-81-10-Quantum-6200-Do-I-need-to-activate-my-license/m-p/232442#M44854 <P>Is there a reason not to properly license it?</P> <P>I would recommend applying the license &amp; contracts associated with this MAC / CK.</P> <P>Not doing so will hinder future blade enablement.</P> Tue, 12 Nov 2024 13:29:16 GMT https://community.checkpoint.com/t5/Firewall-and-Security-Management/Gaia-81-10-Quantum-6200-Do-I-need-to-activate-my-license/m-p/232442#M44854 Chris_Atkinson 2024-11-12T13:29:16Z