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Instructions
167-000753EN-A
September 2016
Honda GR8-1100 AST WiFi/CVGM Setup
Summary
To save dealer manpower and reduce warranty claims rejected
for out-of-date software, Midtronics and American Honda
are implementing automatic software updating for the GR8-
1000AST Diagnostic Charger via a WiFi network connection.
IMPORTANT:
The GR8 will not connect to a WiFi net-
work or CVGM module unless an AST module has been
installed and properly connected.
Th e Wi Fi ra d i o i s
upgraded in the AST
(
A
lternator
S
tar ter
T
ester module) as an
advanced replacement
item. Midtronics will
send a refurbished
AST with an 802.11b/g
radio. To determine
which radio is installed
in the AST module. refer to the FCC ID label on the module’s top
surface. The FCC ID for the b/g radio is W70MRF24WG0MAMB.
Any other ID is for the b radio only.
AST Module
Charger Cable
Connection
Charge Engine
Amp Clamp
Connection
Wi-Fi Antenna
GR8 With AST Module
Older tools can be upgraded by purchasing and installing a WiFi
upgrade kit. Contact Midtronics customer service at 866-592-
8054 for any questions.
Enabling WiFi
1. Plug the GR8 in to the appropriate 110v power outlet (see
Instruction Manual) and turn the power switch on.
2. Navigate to the Setup menu by selecting the following
menu options: “OPTIONS” > ”SETUP”
⇒
3. At the Setup menu screen, press “5412” on the keypad to
enable the WiFi Setup menu option.
Connecting To A WiFi Network
1. From the Main Menu, navigate to the WiFi Setup.
⇒
⇒
2. Select a configuration slot, and then when prompted, select
the method for setting up your network connection.
Scanning For A Network
1. If SCAN is selected, the tool will search for discoverable net-
works within range and display them on the screen.
2. Select a network to setup.
1
CONFIG A
2
CONFIG B
NOTE:
Your network must support 802.11B or
802.11G for proper operation.
Honda GR8-1100 AST WiFi/CVGM
Module Upgrade & Setup
Instructions
September 2016
167-000753EN-A
AST Module
