Install

Installing and activating

  1. Run the installer

    Open the downloaded file and follow the steps. Windows will ask for administrator permission. It installs to Program Files, adds a Start menu shortcut and, if you choose, a desktop shortcut.

  2. If Windows SmartScreen appears

    New software can show a blue "Windows protected your PC" message until it has built up a download history. Click More info, check the publisher and file name, then Run anyway.

  3. Buy a licence

    Pay securely through Stripe. Your licence key is shown on screen straight after payment and sent to your email address.

  4. Activate

    Start ONAC Network Studio, paste the key into the activation window and click Activate. Your PC needs to be online for this step.

Requirements

System requirements

WindowsWindows 10 or 11, 64-bit
Processor & memoryAny modern dual-core CPU, 8 GB RAM recommended for large logs
Disk spaceAbout 1 GB, plus space for your recordings
Display1366 × 768 or larger
InterfacesONAC device (USB serial), PicoScope (with PicoSDK installed), or Mongoose ISO3 (with its driver installed). None needed to work with recorded logs.
InternetTo activate, and at least once every 14 days
Need sending? The Standard edition is listen-only. ONAC Network Studio Pro adds Send Messages and is available to approved professionals.
Your licence

Common questions

How many PCs can I use?

Each licence key works on up to two PCs at once. To move it to a new PC, open Licence → Deactivate this PC on the old one first.

Does it work offline?

Yes. After activation the app only needs to reach our licence service occasionally, and keeps working for up to 14 days without a connection — handy in a workshop or at a test track.

How do I cancel?

Open Licence → Manage Subscription in the app to manage or cancel your subscription. There's no minimum term.

Who handles payment?

Payments are processed by Stripe. We never see or store your card details.

Do the AI features cost extra?

No — the built-in local miner is included. If you'd like to use Google Gemini or Anthropic Claude as well, you add your own API key and their usage is billed to you by that provider.

Something not working?

Email contact@onactech.co.uk with your licence key's last few characters and what you're seeing, and we'll help.