Internet access is required for install, activation and update but BandLab Assistant may not be necessary. For initial install try the Cakewalk Web Installer. After that CbB has reactivate and update options in the help menu. Reactivation may also be perform without having the DAW connected to the internet as long an there is another machine with internet access, see http://www.cakewalk.com/Documentation?product=Cakewalk&language=3&help=NewFeatures.040.html (this does requ