VCM II Wireless User Manual
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1. INTEGRATED DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM o VCM II Wireless User Manual Release March 20 2012 VCM II Wireless User Manual CONTENTS OOUE UO E 3 Download and Install IDS Software cc cccecccceececcseeeceeeeeeseeeeeaueeescuecescseeesceeeeeeseesseeeeessaeeesseseesss 3 Fiepare the COMPUTER Tor a Wireles SVO Misis E 3 Configure A Wireless VCM II using the Supplied D Link Wireless Adapter If Equipped 0 4 Instructions First Time Connecting Wireless to the VCM II Default Point to Point 4 Instructions Currently Using a Wireless Access Point or Router Returning back to Point To Point 5 Configure A Wireless VCM II using a Wireless Router or Access Point Infrastructure 0000 7 SNS WIG HOS ia a smn enurnecminsrmaa neatorama E OON 7 Freduentiy Asked QUESOS esei cand seacacaicencaancacalacataaacacalaeeiaaeaealeeataratasalaeatacata aaa seats 11 TRADEMARK ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS Ford is a registered trademark of Ford Motor Company Copyright Information VCM II Wireless User Manual Copyright 2012 Ford Motor Company The information specifications and illustrations in this manual are based on the latest information available at the time of printing Ford Motor Company reserves the right to make changes at any time without notice V1 0 Page 2 of 16 April 25 2012 VCM II Wireless User Manual INTRODUCTION The Wireless VCM II option has been designed to make your2. specific Wireless Client i Wireless Network Connection 2 Network Taske Choose a wireless network 7 Refresh network list Click an item in the list below to connect to a wireless network in range or to get more information lt 2 Set up a wireless network for a home or small office Related Tasks i Learn about wireless Windows cannot configure this wireless connection networking If you have enabled another program to manage this wireless connection ste Change the order of use that software preferred networks If you want Windows to configure this wireless connection start the Wireless Zero y Change advanced Configuration WZC service For information about starting the WZC service see settings article 871122 in the Microsoft Knowledge Base on the microsoft com Web site FIGURE 10 NON WINDOWS WIRELESS CLIENT MESSAGE 3 How do turn off a Dell Wireless Client on an E5400 running Windows XP e Right Mouse Click on the wireless status icon as shown in Figure 11 V1 0 Page 11 of 16 April 25 2012 VCM II Wireless User Manual FIGURE 11 WIRELESS STATUS ICON FOR A DELL E5400 RUNNING WINDOWS XP e Click the Open Utility menu item shown in Figure 12 Help About Hide Utility Icon Enable Radio Connect To Open Utility Congestion Analysis Search Desktop z ae Bt 12 19PM FIGURE 12 WIRELESS CLIENT CONTEXT MENU FOR A DELL E5400 RUNNING WINDOWS XP e Uncheck the Le
3. experience with IDS more productive by eliminating the need for a USB cable There are two ways to configure a wireless connection to the VCM Il 1 Using the supplied D Link Wireless Adapter 2 Using a wireless access point or router These instructions explain how to set up a wireless VCM II for both DOWNLOAD AND INSTALL IDS SOFTWARE If you have not already installed your IDS software onto your computer please do so Download the latest IDS software from one of the following web addresses e Ford Dealers Go to http www proservicetech com e All Others Go to http www motorcraftservice com NOTICE Installing and configuring IDS requires Administrative privileges PREPARE THE COMPUTER FOR A WIRELESS VCM II Ensure that you are using the Microsoft Wireless Client to manage your computer s wireless connections IDS requires the Microsoft Client to automatically configure a wireless connection between the computer and the VCM Il Otherwise you will need the supplied USB cable to use the VCM Il Security software can affect communications before beginning this procedure disable your antivirus software and firewalls If you have switched to the Microsoft Wireless Client you may need to configure the wireless manager to connect to the internet using the internal wireless card If you are not sure on how to do this contact your IT professional See the Frequently Asked Questions section for examples on how to turn off some commo
4. ANAGER NETWORK SETUP SCREEN 9 Click the Set Factory Default button A confirmation screen will pop up as shown in Figure 4 VCM II Manager Information You are about to reset the VCM Il s communication settings to a factory default state Please OK to continue FIGURE 4 VCI MANAGER FACTORY DEFAULT CONFIRMATION POP UP SCREEN 10 Click the OK button to continue 11 Shutdown the VCI Manager application 12 Restart IDS application V1 0 Page 6 of 16 April 25 2012 VCM II Wireless User Manual CONFIGURE A WIRELESS VCM II USING A WIRELESS ROUTER OR ACCESS POINT INFRASTRUCTURE This wireless configuration uses the computer s internal wireless adapter to connect to a wireless VCM through your location s wireless router or access point INSTRUCTIONS 1 Shutdown IDS 2 If installed disconnect the supplied D link wireless adapter from the computer s USB port The VCM I will not connect to a wireless Router or Access point if the D Link adapter is present 3 Startup your computer 4 If your computer is not already connected wireless to the internet use Microsoft Windows Wireless Manager to connect your IDS computer to your locations wireless Access Point or Router IDS uses the Microsoft Wireless Client to connect to a wireless VCM II 5 Connect the VCM II to your computer using the supplied USB cable 6 Connect the VCM II to the vehicle using the supplied DLC cable 7 Startup the VCI Manager applicatio
5. SS CLIENT CONTEXT MENU FOR A DELL D600 RUNNING WINDOWS XP 5 How do I turn off a Panasonic Wireless Client on a CF 18 running Windows XP e Right Mouse Click on the wireless status icon shown in Figure 17 FIGURE 17 WIRELESS STATUS ICON FOR A PANASONIC CF 18 RUNNING WINDOWS XP e Click the Use Microsoft Client Menu Item shown in Figure 18 V1 0 Page 15 of 16 April 25 2012 VCM II Wireless User Manual Open Intel PROSet Wireless x Wireless On Wireless Off Connect to Profile b Use Microsoft dient Hide Icon FIGURE 18 WIRELESS CLIENT CONTEXT MENU FOR A PANASONIC CF 18 RUNNING WINDOWS XP V1 0 Page 16 of 16 April 25 2012
6. ata Encryption TKIP z Password Wireless Security Password Encryption Key Enter 8 63 characters or 64 hexadecimal values FIGURE 8 VCI MANAGER ACCESS POINT SECURITY SETTINGS SCREEN 18 Click the Yes button to confirm the changes as shown in Figure 9 It may take up to 10 seconds to display the confirmation pop up V1 0 Page 9 of 16 April 25 2012 VCM II Wireless User Manual jonas Network Settings Apply VCM Il Network Changes Ethernet Ethernet State Enabled Point to Point 192 168 174 2 255 255 255 0 D Link WPA TKIP Data Encryption 256 Bit Encryption Wireless Security Password Password FIGURE 9 VCI MANAGER ACCESS POINT CONFIGURATION CONFIRMATION SCREEN 19 Disconnect the VCM II from your computer s USB port 20 Disconnect the VCM Il from the vehicle 21 Restart the IDS application V1 0 Page 10 of 16 April 25 2012 VCM II Wireless User Manual FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS 1 What is the small button on the supplied D Link wireless adapter for This button is to run the device s Wi Fi security setup utility IDS does the wireless security setup for you so there is no need to use this button 2 How can tell if my COMPUTER is using the Windows Wireless Client If you see a message similar to the one shown in Figure 10 when attempting to manage your wireless connections from Windows Control Panel your computer is most likely set to use a manufacturer
7. er using the supplied USB cable Connect the VCM II to the vehicle using the DLC cable The VCM II s wireless feature is enabled when connected to the vehicles 16 Pin DLC connector lt may take up to 30 sec for the wireless feature to be enabled Startup the VCI Manager application from the Windows Start Menu Windows Start Menu gt All Programs gt ETAS gt ETAS VCI Software Ford gt VCI Manager Select your VCM II from the VCI Manager s VCM II Explorer screen as shown in Figure 2 Z vom 1 Manage VCM II Explorer Properties VCM II Update Network Setup Help Connection Method Not Connected to VCM II Show Details Product Help SN 26600070 SN 31600288 Connect Disconnect VCM Il Connect Ss FIGURE 2 VCI MANAGER VCM Il EXPLORER SCREEN V1 0 Page 5 of 16 April 25 2012 VCM II Wireless User Manual 7 Click the Connect button 8 Click the Network Setup tab as shown in Figure 3 VCM II Explorer Properties VCM II Update Network Setup Help Connection Method USB Connected SN 28600070 Wireless 802 11 IP Address Configuration and Interface Control IP Address Configuration Interface Control Obtain an IP address automatically Use the following address iv Enabis Wireless terface IP Address VCM Il is configured to connect to the following network 192 168 174 2 Subnet mask Signal Quality EI 0 Access Point gt FIGURE 3 VCI M
8. n Non Microsoft Wireless Clients V1 0 Page 3 of 16 April 25 2012 VCM II Wireless User Manual CONFIGURE A WIRELESS VCM II USING THE SUPPLIED D LINK WIRELESS ADAPTER IF EQUIPPED This configuration allows the computer s internal wireless card to connect to the internet while the supplied D Link USB wireless adapter installed in the computer communicates with the VCM Il The instructions for this configuration depend on which of the following is your current configuration e First time connecting wireless to the VOM II e Currently Using a wireless access point or router INSTRUCTIONS FIRST TIME CONNECTING WIRELESS TO THE VCM II DEFAULT POINT TO POINT 1 Shutdown the IDS application 2 Disconnect the VCM Il USB cable from both the computer and VCM Il 3 Insert the supplied D Link wireless adapter into an unused computer USB port A Windows Pop up may appear if the device driver is being installed 4 Connect the VCM II to the vehicle using the DLC cable The VCM II s wireless feature is enabled when connected to the vehicles 16 Pin DLC connector lt may take up to 30 sec for the wireless feature to be enabled 5 Startup the IDS application 6 If this is the first time IDS has been started you will be prompted for preferences and settings You may also be prompted for a license key or to validate your IDS license For more details on IDS licensing see the IDS Users Manual 7 If a VCM Il software update is available
9. n from the Windows Start Menu Windows Start Menu gt All Programs gt ETAS gt ETAS VCI Software Ford gt VCI Manager 8 Select your VCM Il from the VCI Manager s VCM II Explorer screen as shown in Figure 5 ia VCM II Explorer Properties VCM II Update Network Setup Help Connection Method Not Connected to VCM II Show Details Product Help SN 28600070 SN 31600288 Connect Disconnect VCM Il Connect 5 FIGURE 5 VCI MANAGER VCM Il EXPLORER SCREEN 9 Click the Connect button 10 Click the Network Setup tab as shown in Figure 6 V1 0 Page 7 of 16 April 25 2012 VCM II Wireless User Manual VCM II Explorer Properties VCM Il Update Network Setup Help Connection Method USB Connected SN 28600070 Wireless 802 11 IP Address Configuration and Interface Control IP Address Configuration Interface Control Obtain an IP address automatically 7 Gas as AA V Enable Wireless Interface IP Address WCM Ilis configured to connect to the following network 192 168 174 2 Subnet mask Signal Quality 255 255 255 0 Access Point gt FIGURE 6 VCI MANAGER NETWORK SETUP SCREEN 11 Check the Enable Wireless Interface box 12 If your access point uses DHCP check the Obtain an IP address automatically box Otherwise check the Use the following address box type in the IP Address Con
10. sult your Network Administrator to obtain and enter a valid IP Address 13 Click the Access Point button 14 If your access point broadcasts an SSID click the Select from available networks list radio button and select your access point as shown in Figure 7 Otherwise click the Enter Network Name SSID radio button and type your access point SSID 15 Click the Configure gt button V1 0 Page 8 of 16 April 25 2012 VCM II Wireless User Manual VCM II Explorer Properties VCM II Update Network Setup Help Connection Method USB Connected SN 28600070 Wireless 802 11 Access Point Configuration Enter Network Name SSID m Select from available network list Network Name Signal Quality A VTX 28600070 13 1 5 127 0 0 Signal level 0 Noise levie FordGuest 56 100 gt RS Configure 56 100 56 100 b ATNNN 4 Refresh Details lt Wireless FIGURE 7 VCI MANAGER ACCESS POINT CONFIGURATION SCREEN 16 Select the appropriate Network Authentication and Data Encryption and type the Wireless Security Password Encryption Key for your access point as shown in Figure 8 Consult your Network Administrator to obtain this information 17 Click the Next button r Configure Wireless Settings D Link VCM Il Communication Configuration Wireless Access Point Security Settings Network Authentication wpa PERSONAL v D
11. t this tool manage your wireless networks checkbox shown in Figure 13 V1 0 Page 12 of 16 April 25 2012 VCM II Wireless User Manual DW WLAN Card Utility Wireless Networks Link Status Statistics Site Monitor Diagnostics Information C Let this tool manage your wireless networks Show utility icon C Enable radio Preferred network connections Your computer automatically connects to the first network that is within range FF x O00 Add Edit Remove Up Down Options Type Network Name Security x Free Public WiFi FIGURE 13 DELL WIRELESS LAN CARD UTILITY SCREEN e Click the OK button to accept the changes and exit the utility 4 How do turn off a Dell Wireless Client on a D600 running Windows XP e Right Mouse Click on the wireless status icon shown in Figure 14 V1 0 Page 13 of 16 April 25 2012 VCM II Wireless User Manual ab ty gt FIGURE 14 WIRELESS STATUS ICON FOR A DELL D600 RUNNING WINDOWS XP e Mouse Over the Intel R Pro Wireless LAN shown in Figure 15 Open Intel R PROSet Show stabus Far F Py InteR PRO Wireless LAN 2100 34 Min PC dapter TEDS sib FIGURE 15 WIRELESS CLIENT CONTEXT MENU FOR A DELL D600 RUNNING WINDOWS XP e Click the Use Microsoft Client Menu Item shown in Figure 16 V1 0 Page 14 of 16 April 25 2012 VCM II Wireless User Manual Open Intel R PROSet Show status For FIGURE 16 WIRELE
12. you will be prompted to connect the VCM II USB cable to perform the update 8 Click on the Device Selection tab located at the top right corner of the IDS screen see Figure 1 Device Selection Screen If the Device Selection tab is not visible connect the VCM II to the computer using the USB cable emah x Operator Action Make Selection Below Device type Wireless Serial Status Pe Default XXXXXXXX Not Detected B 2 XXXXXXXX Not Detected eg l E 28600070 Detected FO O a a Ts a Oo 8B s e a amp s 3 27PM V1 0 Page 4 of 16 April 25 2012 9 VCM II Wireless User Manual FIGURE 1 DEVICE SELECTION SCREEN Select the VCM II that you would like to connect to Ad varuna Verify the VCM II serial number belongs to your device Failure to do so may disrupt other VCM II s and risk personal injury 10 Check the Wireless Default box to make this VCM II your default By specifying a default you will no longer need to visit to this screen unless you want to connect to a different VCM Il 11 The VCM Il is ready to operate with IDS wirelessly INSTRUCTIONS CURRENTLY USING A WIRELESS ACCESS POINT OR ROUTER RETURNING BACK TO POINT TO POINT 1 2 Shutdown the IDS application Insert the supplied D Link wireless into an unused computer USB port A Windows Pop up may appear if the device driver is being installed Connect the VCM II to your comput
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