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 - Setting Up the WVL2 for Wired Communication

WVL2™ Installation and Setup Manual  53

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Summary of Contents for Wireless Vehicle Link 2

Page 1: ...WVL2 Installation and Setup Manual ...

Page 2: ...he content of this manual is furnished for informational use only is subject to change without notice and should not be construed as a commitment by IDSC Holdings LLC IDSC Holdings LLC assumes no responsibility or liability for any errors or inaccuracies that may appear in this book Except as permitted by such license no part of this publication may be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by a...

Page 3: ...ss Communication 9 Installation Process Flowchart Wireless 10 Outline of Installation and Setup Process 11 Step 1 Install the WVL2 Drivers and Utilities 12 Step 2 Configure the Wireless Network Card 22 Windows XP Service Pack 2 3 23 Windows 7 33 Step 3 Connect to a Vehicle 45 Chapter 3 Setting Up Wired Communication 47 Overview 48 Installation Process Flowchart Wired 49 Setting Up the WVL2 for Wir...

Page 4: ...Application Feature 65 Connection Manager Feature 66 Discovery Feature 69 The Help Menu 71 Chapter 5 WVL2 Troubleshooting Information 73 LED Issues 74 Configuration Issues 75 Wireless Communication Issues 76 Vehicle Application Issues 78 Appendix A Setting Up a Second WVL2 79 Overview 80 Setting Up a Second WVL2 81 Two Conditions to Watch For 85 Firmware Conflict 85 IP Address Conflict 87 ...

Page 5: ... Link 2 WVL2 is a hardware device that enables your PC laptop to retrieve vehicle information wirelessly via the 802 11 b g specification Once configured the WVL2 interfaces with your PC enabling you to use specific PC applications to perform vehicle diagnostics This chapter introduces the WVL2 and provides details regarding the communication modes available to you to interface with your PC laptop...

Page 6: ...2 WVL2 Installation and Setup Manual Chapter 1 Introducing the Wireless Vehicle Link 2 WVL2 Components The following illustration details the WVL2 components Figure 1 1 WVL2 Components ...

Page 7: ...ed with your WVL2 kit Be sure you have all the items before installing and setting up the WVL2 on your PC laptop Carrying Case Wireless Vehicle Link 2 WVL2 WVL2 Drivers and Utilities Installation CD 6 9 pin Deutsch Y Cable PN 405048 15 ft USB Cable WVL2 Installation and Setup Manual Adapter Guide for the WVL2 ...

Page 8: ... L 32 mm x 102 mm x 171 mm Weight 42 lb 0 19 kg Power Requirements 6 5 to 32 VDC 5 Watts Max Operating Temperature 0 to 70 C 32 to 158 F Vehicle Protocols Supported ALDL 9600 baud systems J1708 J1587 J1939 J2284 CAN J1850 VPW and PWM ISO 9141 KWP2000 ISO 15765 ATEC 1 Wireless Communication TCP IP over 802 11 b g Wired Communication USB PC Drivers TMC RP1210A compliant TMC RP1210B compliant J2534 V...

Page 9: ...ou will need to purchase an external wireless network card Component Requirement IBM PC Compatible Computer Pentium M 4 1 7GHz processor RAM 512MB 300 MB available hard drive storage space Internal wireless network card or wireless network slot available CD drive USB port 1024 x 768 screen resolution and a display setting of normal size 96 dpi Operating System Windows XP Service Pack 2 3 Windows 7...

Page 10: ... Wireless Vehicle Link 2 WVL2 Device The following illustration details the features of the WVL2 diagnostic device Legend A Vehicle Port Connects the WVL2 to a vehicle B Power LED Lights up green when the WVL2 receives power Figure 1 2 Wireless Vehicle Link 2 WVL2 ...

Page 11: ...lem is detected With a wireless connection the Fault LED and the Wireless LED work together in the following way F USB Port Connects the WVL2 to your PC laptop NOTE i For additional information on trouble shooting LED behavior refer to Chapter 5 WVL2 Troubleshooting Information later in this manual LED Behavior Fault Condition Both LEDs off No access point or other ad hoc card found Both LEDs blin...

Page 12: ...stallation and Setup Process page 11 Step 1 Install the WVL2 Drivers and Utilities page 12 Step 2 Configure the Wireless Network Card page 22 Windows XP Service Pack 2 3 page 23 Windows 7 page 33 Step 3 Connect to a Vehicle page 45 This chapter provides information you need to get started including instructions on installing all necessary software files ...

Page 13: ... 1 Wireless Installation Process Flowchart Install the WVL2 Drivers and Utilities Install an External Wireless Network Card NO Internal Wireless Network Card Available YES Operating System Configure the Wireless Network Card for Windows 7 Configure the Wireless Network Card for Windows XP XP Windows 7 Connect WVL2 to Vehicle Connect WVL2 to Vehicle ...

Page 14: ...L2 Drivers and Utilities Step 2 Configure the Wireless Network Card and setup a peer to peer ad hoc network to connect to the WVL2 Depending on your operating system choose one of the following Windows XP Service Pack 2 3 Windows 7 Step 3 Connect the WVL2 to a Vehicle NOTE i For assistance in setting up encryption please contact Customer Support at 1 800 639 6774 ...

Page 15: ...it WVL2 Explorer To install the WVL2 drivers and utilities 1 Close any programs that are currently running and place the WVL2 Drivers Utilities CD in your PC s CD DVD ROM drive IMPORTANT ä If your network has a firewall i e a system designed to prevent unautho rized access to or from a private network contact your local IT manager and request that he or she assist you in opening Port 9294 UDP If y...

Page 16: ... Wireless Vehicle Link 2 Installation and Setup Manual 13 The WVL2 Drivers Setup Wizard Welcome screen is displayed WARNING ä You must disconnect all RP1210A adapters prior to proceeding with the installation Figure 2 2 Setup Wizard Welcome Screen ...

Page 17: ...nual Chapter 2 Setting Up Wireless Communication 2 Click Next 3 Read the information displayed on the License Agreement screen using the scroll bar to view the entire display 4 Click the I Agree radio button 5 Click Next Figure 2 3 WVL2 License Agreement ...

Page 18: ...on where the drivers will be installed NOTE i If you want to install the drivers in a location other than the default click the Browse button The default is recommended You can also view available disk space and compare that to the space required for the drivers by clicking the Disk Cost button 6 To accept the default location click Next Figure 2 4 Select Installation Folder ...

Page 19: ...16 Wireless Vehicle Link 2 Installation and Setup Manual Chapter 2 Setting Up Wireless Communication The Confirm Installation screen is displayed 7 Click Next to continue Figure 2 5 Confirm Installation ...

Page 20: ...vers and Utilities Wireless Vehicle Link 2 Installation and Setup Manual 17 The installation process continues This may take a few seconds a status bar keeps you informed of installation progress Figure 2 6 Installing WVL2 Drivers ...

Page 21: ...tup Manual Chapter 2 Setting Up Wireless Communication If you are running Windows 7 the following screen may appear If the Windows Security screen appears select Install this driver software anyway Then click Next Figure 2 7 Windows Security Screen ...

Page 22: ...ss Vehicle Link 2 Installation and Setup Manual 19 The Installation Complete screen is displayed 8 Click Close The WVL2 Drivers Setup Wizard closes and the following dialog box opens 9 Click Yes Figure 2 8 Installation Complete Figure 2 9 Restart Message ...

Page 23: ...le Link 2 Installation and Setup Manual Chapter 2 Setting Up Wireless Communication The following Windows Security Alert may appear If the Windows Security Alert appears click Unblock Figure 2 10 Windows Security Alert ...

Page 24: ...21 If you are running Windows 7 the following screen may appear Make sure both check boxes are checked and click Allow Access 10 Remove the WVL2 Drivers Utilities CD from your CD ROM drive 11 Move on to Step 2 Configure the Wireless Network Card next in this manual Figure 2 11 Windows 7 Security Alert ...

Page 25: ...frastructure mode contact your local IT admin istrator Due to numerous configuration variables involved in infrastructure mode our Customer Support specialists cannot assist you in this endeavor Please refer to the instructions appropriate for your system Windows XP Service Pack 2 3 see page 23 Windows 7 see page 33 NOTE i The wireless network card you use to connect to the WVL2 should be reserved...

Page 26: ...s below to set up a peer to peer ad hoc network to connect to the WVL2 To configure the wireless network card for Windows XP 1 Navigate to your PC s desktop 2 Locate the Start button found in the lower left corner of the display 3 Click Start 4 Click Connect To NOTE i If your Windows toolbar is set to Classic select Start 4Settings 4Connections Figure 2 12 Opening network and Internet connections ...

Page 27: ...s Communication 5 Click Show all connections 6 Right click on the Wireless Connection you plan on using for this network NOTE i If there is more than one wireless network be sure to select the card that you plan to use for this network 7 Click Properties Figure 2 13 Network Connections ...

Page 28: ...up Manual 25 The Wireless Network Connection Properties page is displayed 8 Under Connect Using at the top of the screen be sure that the card you plan on using is showing 9 Scroll to and select Internet Protocol TCP IP 10 Click Properties Figure 2 14 Wireless Network Connection Properties ...

Page 29: ...the first three segments of the IP address as follows 192 168 123 13 Type the last segment of the IP address using a value between 1 and 100 For example a properly configured IP address reads 192 168 123 75 NOTE i If setting up multiple PCs be sure that each PC has a different number in the last segment of the IP address For example PC 1 192 168 123 75 PC 2 192 168 123 76 Figure 2 15 Internet Prot...

Page 30: ...ield The field should be automatically popu lated with a value see the following sample screen 15 If a value does not automatically appear type a Subnet mask of 255 255 255 0 16 Click OK 17 On the Wireless Network Connection Properties screen click the Wireless Networks tab Figure 2 16 Sample Internet Protocol TCP IP Properties screen ...

Page 31: ... and Setup Manual Chapter 2 Setting Up Wireless Communication The Wireless Networks tab is displayed 18 Verify that the Use Windows to configure my wireless network settings check box is checked 19 Click Add Figure 2 17 Wireless Networks tab ...

Page 32: ...s displayed Place a check mark in the Connect even if that network is not broadcast ing box NOTE i The SSID box is case sensitive so you must use all capital letters 20 Type WVL2_A in the Network name SSID text box 21 Be sure that Network Authentication is set to Open 22 Be sure that Data encryption is set to disabled Figure 2 18 Wireless network properties ...

Page 33: ...p Manual Chapter 2 Setting Up Wireless Communication 23 Select This is a computer to computer ad hoc network 24 Click OK The following message is displayed 25 Click Continue Anyway Figure 2 19 WVL2_A properties Figure 2 20 Disabled Encryption message ...

Page 34: ...ehicle Link 2 Installation and Setup Manual 31 The Wireless Connection Properties page is displayed 26 Click the Advanced button NOTE i Make sure that you click on the Advanced button not the Advanced tab Figure 2 21 Wireless Network Connection Properties ...

Page 35: ...to computer ad hoc networks only option 28 Be sure that the Automatically connect to non preferred networks check box is not selected if it is selected click the box to de select it 29 Click Close 30 Click Close to close the Wireless Network Connection Properties screen 31 Proceed to Step 3 Connect to a Vehicle on page 45 of this manual Figure 2 22 Advanced options ...

Page 36: ... instructions you must be connected to the vehi cle see Step 3 Connect to a Vehicle page 45 The WVL2 must be within 100 ft of the vehicle to be in range NOTE i With Windows 7 each time you want to connect to the WVL2 you have to click on the Network Connection Icon in the system tray of your PC s desktop Figure 2 32 page 41 To configure the wireless network card for Windows 7 1 Navigate to your PC...

Page 37: ...34 Wireless Vehicle Link 2 Installation and Setup Manual Chapter 2 Setting Up Wireless Communication The Start Menu is displayed 4 Select Control Panel Figure 2 24 Start Menu ...

Page 38: ... Step 2 Configure the Wireless Network Card Wireless Vehicle Link 2 Installation and Setup Manual 35 The Control Panel is displayed 5 Click View network status and tasks Figure 2 25 Control Panel ...

Page 39: ...Installation and Setup Manual Chapter 2 Setting Up Wireless Communication The Network and Sharing Center screen is displayed 6 From the panel on the left click Change adapter settings Figure 2 26 Network and Sharing Center Screen ...

Page 40: ...nstallation and Setup Manual 37 The Network Connections screen is displayed 7 Right click Wireless Network Connection NOTE i If there is more than one wireless network be sure to select the card that you plan to use for this network Figure 2 27 Network Connections Screen ...

Page 41: ...38 Wireless Vehicle Link 2 Installation and Setup Manual Chapter 2 Setting Up Wireless Communication A drop down menu is displayed 8 Select Properties Figure 2 28 Drop down Menu ...

Page 42: ...work Card Wireless Vehicle Link 2 Installation and Setup Manual 39 The Wireless Network Connection Properties screen is displayed 9 Double click on Internet Protocol Version 4 TCP IPv4 Figure 2 29 Wireless Network Connection Properties ...

Page 43: ...dress 11 In the IP Address box type the first three segments of the IP address as follows 192 168 123 12 Type the last segment of the IP address using a value between 1 and 100 For example the full address would be 192 168 123 75 NOTE i If setting up multiple PCs be sure that each PC has a different number in the last segment of the IP address For example PC 1 192 168 123 75 and PC 2 192 168 123 7...

Page 44: ... enter 255 255 255 0 The screen should look like the following 14 Click OK 15 Click OK again to close the Wireless Network Connection Properties screen Figure 2 29 page 39 16 Click on the Network Connection Icon in the system tray of your desktop Figure 2 31 IP Address and Subnet Mask Entered Figure 2 32 Network Connection Icon ...

Page 45: ...n Network and Sharing Center is displayed 17 Select WVL2_A NOTE i If the WVL2_A network is not displayed be sure that you are connected to the vehicle Also make sure you are within range i e within 100 ft You may need to move your laptop closer to the vehicle Figure 2 33 Open Network and Sharing Center Screen ...

Page 46: ... Step 2 Configure the Wireless Network Card Wireless Vehicle Link 2 Installation and Setup Manual 43 18 Click the Connect button Figure 2 34 Connect Button ...

Page 47: ...e is displayed The WVL2 is now configured and ready for use NOTE i The WVL2 icon now appears in your PC s system tray IMPORTANT ä With Windows 7 each time you want to connect to the WVL2 you have to click on the Network Connection Icon in the system tray of your PC s desktop see Step 16 on page 41 Figure 2 35 Connecting Message ...

Page 48: ... ready for use Also the WVL2 Explorer icon now appears in your PC s system tray The WVL2 Explorer icon has three states indicated by the color of the icon Figure 2 36 Notification A WVL2 has been detected Figure 2 37 WVL2 Explorer Icon in System Tray How the icon looks What it means Green Center A WVL2 has been detected and it is the selected WVL2 White Center A WVL2 has been detected but it has n...

Page 49: ... Setting Up Wired Communication Overview page 48 Installation Process Flowchart Wired page 49 Setting Up the WVL2 for Wired Communication page 50 This chapter provides the information you need to connect the WVL2 to your PC using a USB cable ...

Page 50: ...ave not already done so NOTE i For instructions on installing the drivers refer to Step 1 Install the WVL2 Drivers and Utilities in Chapter 2 of this manual Once you have installed the WVL2 drivers and utilities you are ready to connect the WVL2 to a vehicle using a 6 9 pin Deutsch adapter cable Next you connect the WVL2 to your PC using a USB cable Once the connections have been made the Found Ne...

Page 51: ...wchart Wired WVL2 Installation and Setup Manual 49 Installation Process Flowchart Wired Install the WVL2 Drivers and Utilities Connect the WVL2 to your PC using a USB cable Connect the WVL2 to the vehicle using an adapter cable ...

Page 52: ...Install the WVL2 Drivers and Utilities in Chapter 2 of this manual 2 Connect the 6 9 pin Deutsch adapter cable to the vehicle port on the top of the WVL2 3 Connect the other end of the adapter cable to the vehicle 4 Insert the USB cable in the USB port located on the bottom of the WVL2 5 Insert the other end of the USB cable into an available USB port on your PC laptop The Found New Hardware messa...

Page 53: ...1 The Found New Hardware Wizard displays 6 Locate the question Can Windows connect to Windows Update to search for software 7 Select No not at this time NOTE i This option may not always appear If it does not appear move on to Step 8 8 Click Next Figure 3 2 Found New Hardware Wizard ...

Page 54: ... Communication You may be prompted to insert an installation disk 9 Leave the option Install the software automatically Recommended selected NOTE i This option may not always appear If it does not appear move on to Step 10 10 Click Next Figure 3 3 Insert Disk screen ...

Page 55: ...2 Installation and Setup Manual 53 A message is displayed asking you to wait while the wizard completes its task 11 Click Finish to close the Found New Hardware Wizard Figure 3 4 Please Wait message Figure 3 5 Completing the Found New Hardware Wizard ...

Page 56: ...etup Manual Chapter 3 Setting Up Wired Communication 12 Verify that the following Notification message box is displayed The WVL2 is now connected to the vehicle and ready for use Figure 3 6 Notification A WVL2 has been detected ...

Page 57: ...plorer Overview Using the WVL2 Explorer page 56 Configuration page 57 Firmware page 59 The File Menu page 62 The Tools Menu page 63 Ping page 63 Options page 65 The Help Menu page 71 This chapter provides an overview of the features of the WVL2 Explorer ...

Page 58: ...nu option includes a number of features Each of the menu options are discussed in the following sub sections When you click on a WVL2 in the list in the left pane the following tabs are displayed Configuration Firmware NOTE i You may also see an Items Requiring Your Attention tab For informa tion on this tab see Two Conditions to Watch For in Appendix A later in this manual Figure 4 1 WVL2 Explore...

Page 59: ...rotocol TCP IP Settings This information can be useful when troubleshooting network connection prob lems You can also start here to set up encryption for your network NOTE i For assistance with setting up encryption please contact Customer Sup port at 1 800 639 6774 To access the Configuration tab 1 Click on a WVL2 from the list located in the left pane of the WVL2 Explorer e g 597 ...

Page 60: ...58 WVL2 Installation and Setup Manual Chapter 4 The WVL2 Explorer The Configuration tab is displayed 2 Review the information displayed on the Configuration tab Figure 4 2 Configuration Tab ...

Page 61: ...upport technicians should you require techni cal support To access the Firmware tab 1 Click on a WVL2 from the list located in the left pane of the WVL2 Explorer e g 597 2 Click on the Firmware tab The Firmware tab is displayed 3 When the Firmware Version for Update number is higher than the Current Firmware Version number as in Figure 4 3 click the Flash Firmware button in the lower right corner ...

Page 62: ...t the firmware update process The process may take a few minutes When the process is complete the following message is displayed 5 Click OK the close the message 6 Disconnect power to the WVL2 unit The following message is displayed 7 Click OK to close the message Figure 4 4 Update Firmware Confirmation Message Figure 4 5 Firmware Update Successful Power Cycle Message Figure 4 6 Firmware Update No...

Page 63: ...tallation and Setup Manual 61 8 Reconnect power to the WVL2 unit When the unit has powered up the Items Requiring Your Attention tab is no longer displayed The Firmware tab indicates that the firmware version is current Figure 4 7 Firmware Tab ...

Page 64: ...Chapter 4 The WVL2 Explorer The File Menu The File menu has one feature Exit You use the Exit feature to close the WVL2 Explorer To exit the WVL2 Explorer 1 Select File from the WVL2 Explorer menu bar 2 Select Exit The WVL2 Explorer closes ...

Page 65: ...ures Ping Options Ping The Ping feature uses the PING protocol to check for the presence of a device on the network To check for a device 1 Select Tools from the WVL2 Explorer menu bar 2 Select Ping 3 Enter the IP address of the device you want to locate e g 192 168 123 107 4 Click Start Figure 4 8 Ping Message ...

Page 66: ...tallation and Setup Manual Chapter 4 The WVL2 Explorer The WVL2 Explorer searches for the device and if found displays the reply 5 Click Stop 6 Click the Close button on the dialog box Figure 4 9 A Successful Ping ...

Page 67: ... at the top of the Options menu Application Connection Manager Discovery Application Feature You use the Application feature to manage when WVL2 Explorer opens The default is to automatically open the WVL2 Explorer when Windows starts To change the default and disable this feature 1 Select Tools from the WVL2 Explorer menu bar Figure 4 10 Options Menu ...

Page 68: ...s feature 4 Click OK Connection Manager Feature You use this feature to manage when the Connection Manager is displayed When this feature is turned on the Connection Manager is displayed before connecting to a vehicle application NOTE i This feature can be useful if you have multiple WVL2s To change the default 1 Select Tools from the WVL2 Explorer menu bar Figure 4 11 Options Menu ...

Page 69: ... The Tools Menu WVL2 Installation and Setup Manual 67 2 Select Options 3 Select the Connection Manager tab Figure 4 12 Options Menu ...

Page 70: ...Chapter 4 The WVL2 Explorer The Connection Manager tab is activated 4 Click on the check box to add a check mark next to the Display Connection Manager before connecting vehicle application feature 5 Click OK Figure 4 13 Connection Manager ...

Page 71: ... feature to manage when to display the New WVL2 notifi cation message box The default is to display the notification message box when a new WVL2 is detected To change the default 1 Select Tools from the WVL2 Explorer menu bar 2 Select Options 3 Select the Discovery tab Figure 4 14 Options Menu ...

Page 72: ...70 WVL2 Installation and Setup Manual Chapter 4 The WVL2 Explorer 4 Click on the check box to remove the check mark next to the Show New WVL2 Notification option 5 Click OK Figure 4 15 Discovery ...

Page 73: ...enu has one feature About You use the About feature to display in formation about the WVL2 Explorer To access the Help menu 1 Select Help from the WVL2 Explorer menu bar 2 Select About The information box provides version and copyright information Figure 4 16 About WVL2 Explorer ...

Page 74: ...formation LED Issues page 74 Configuration Issues page 75 Wireless Communication Issues page 76 Vehicle Application Issues page 78 This chapter provides troubleshooting information to assist you in resolving issues that may arise when setting up and using the WVL2 ...

Page 75: ...le Fault LED on WVL2 is on The WVL2 is configured for Infrastructure Mode Networked via Access Point but the WVL2 cannot find the Access Point Verify that the Access Point is on and within range 100 ft of the PC and WVL2 If this does not solve the problem refer to Wireless Communication Issues later in this chapter The wireless card inside the WVL2 is loose or has been removed Remove the four scre...

Page 76: ...s e g ChapIntro Body Text Bullets etc not headings Headings on this page produce alignment If the introduction paragraphs Problem Possible Cause Solution Wireless LED is not illuminated No association between the WVL2 and the PC has been made wrong SSID Configure the WVL2 and the PC for the same SSID Refer to Figure 2 16 Wireless Network Properties in Chapter 2 of this manual You can see the SSID ...

Page 77: ...at the WVL2 is within 100 ft of the wireless PC Verify that the following settings are the same for the WVL2 and the PC SSID Communication Mode Ad hoc Encryption Settings Wireless card is missing from PC or is not properly configured Verify that the wireless network card is properly installed on the PC the appropriate drivers are installed and the card is properly configured Be sure that the follo...

Page 78: ...ates indicated by the color of the icon How the icon looks What it means Green center A WVL2 has been detected and it is the selected WVL2 White center A WVL2 has been detected but it has not been selected In most cases this is an indication that you have more than one WVL2 and one of the devices is not selected Grayed out No WVL2 has been detected ...

Page 79: ... vehicle applications allow con nection to a vehicle using more than one protocol Verify that the proper protocol has been selected in the vehicle application The WVL2 Explorer is configured to launch automatically and a time out has occurred in the diagnostic application Some vehicle applications report an error if a connection does not occur within a specified time out If this happens disable th...

Page 80: ...WVL2 Overview page 80 Setting Up a Second WVL2 page 81 Two Conditions to Watch For page A 85 Firmware Conflict page A 85 IP Address Conflict page A 87 This appendix provides you with instructions for setting up a second WVL2 for use on a single wireless network ...

Page 81: ... Wireless Communication earlier in this manual All you have to do is disconnect the first WVL2 from the vehicle Then connect the second WVL2 Once connected you open the WVL2 Explorer see Chapter 4 The WVL2 Explorer earlier in this manual and change the IP address for the second WVL2 NOTE i If you encounter either a Firmware Conflict or an IP Address Conflict you must resolve these issues before pr...

Page 82: ...hat the first WVL2 is connected to both the vehicle and to your PC NOTE i For details refer to Chapter 2 Setting Up Wireless Communication earlier in this manual 1 Disconnect the first WVL2 from the vehicle 2 Connect the second WVL2 to the vehicle using the adapter cable provided i e the 6 and 9 pin Deutsch Y cable 3 Verify that the following Notification message box is displayed The WVL2 is now c...

Page 83: ...nual Appendix A Setting Up a Second WVL2 4 Click on the WVL2 Explorer icon located in the system tray on your PC s desktop 5 Click on the WVL2 in the list located in the left pane of the WVL2 Explorer e g 1002 Figure A 2 WVL2 Explorer ...

Page 84: ...s NOTE i Both WVL2s must have the same SSID e g WVL2_A 6 Change the last three elements of the IP address in the first box in the bottom third of the display e g change 100 to 116 7 Click the Select button to select the highlighted WVL2 as your diagnostic device Figure A 3 Configuration Tab ...

Page 85: ...84 WVL2 Installation and Setup Manual Appendix A Setting Up a Second WVL2 The WVL2 Explorer screen is refreshed The second WVL2 is now selected and ready for use Figure A 4 Second WVL2 Selected ...

Page 86: ...n when installing multiple WVL2s Firmware Conflict IP Address Conflict Should you encounter either of these problems do not proceed with setting up a second WVL2 Firmware Conflict If you encounter a Firmware Conflict you will notice the appearance of the Items Re quiring Your Attention tab in the WVL2 Explorer Figure A 5 Items Requiring Your Attention Tab ...

Page 87: ... of the item requiring attention by the Yellow Caution Shield in the information pane on the left of the WVL2 Explorer see Figure A 6 The Explorer is telling you that the firmware is out of date and needs to be updated Clicking on the Firmware tab enables you to compare Current Firmware Version and Firmware Version for Update If you encounter this problem contact Customer Support at 1 800 639 6774...

Page 88: ...Conflict you will notice the appearance of the Items Requiring Your Attention tab in the WVL2 Explorer Even without clicking on the tab you can tell the nature of the item requiring attention by observing the yellow shield displayed in the information pane on the left of the WVL2 Explorer Figure A 7 Configuration Tab ...

Page 89: ...sage is displayed informing you of the nature of the item e g Duplicate IP Address To change the IP address click on the Configuration tab and change the IP Address for the second device e g change the last three digits of the address from 110 to 130 Each device must have a unique IP address Figure A 8 Items Requiring Your Attention Tab ...

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