This software requires a Virtual Private Networking (VPN) to function
Matlab is a very large download and install. We recommend installing this software while connected to high-speed internet.
Steps for macOS
- Download the MATLAB.pkg file from software.geneseo.edu
- Once the file finishes downloading, double-click the file to begin installation
- Once the installer has completed, close the installer and launch MATLAB_R2021a from your Applications folder
Steps for Windows
- Download the MATLAB_R2021a.zip file from software.geneseo.edu
- Once the file finishes downloading, navigate to your downloads folder and Right-click on the MATLAB_R2021a file and select Extract All
- Make sure the box is checked for "Show extracted files when complete" then click Extract
- When the file finishes extracting and the extracted folder opens, double-click “Setup”.
- If you are prompted with "Do you want to allow this app to make changes to your device?" click Yes
- In the MathWorks Product Installer window, click the button that says "Advanced Options" then select I have a File Installation Key from the list
- Read the license terms then select the option for Yes then click Next
- Enter in the following File Installation Key: 27615-29654-18060-18836-40024-22800 then click “Next”.
- On the Select License File screen, click the Browse button
- In the window that opens, navigate to your downloads folder and into the Matlab_R2021a folder, select the file named network.lic then click Open
- Click Next
- Click “Next” to accept the default destination folder
- On the Select Products screen, ensure all the boxes are checked, then click Next
- On the Select options screen, click Next
- On the Confirm selections screen, click Begin Install
- On the Installation Complete screen, click Close
- Matlab R2021a is now installed
Notes
- Matlab will only be able to connect the license server if you have a working campus internet connection. If you are located off-campus, you must establish a VPN connection in order for Matlab to launch
- Matlab is not available on the Chromebook platform, if you need access from one of those devices please try using the Geneseo Virtual Computer Lab
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