NEXIQ Technologies USB-Link 2 Guida utente
USB-Link™ 2
Wi-Fi Edition
Installation and
Setup Manual
USB-Link™ 2 Wi-Fi Edition Installation and Setup Manual
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device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including
interference that may cause undesired operation. This device contains FCC-ID : 2AJFJ-USBL2-IL7, IC-ID : 21785-
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Chapter 1:
Using this Manual ..................................................1
Manual Overview ...........................................................................2
Conventions ...................................................................................3
Chapter 2:
Introducing the USB-Link™ 2 Wi-Fi Edition ..............5
Component Checklist ....................................................................6
Product Specifications ...................................................................7
System Requirements ...................................................................8
Communication Options ................................................................9
Wired Connection .................................................................................9
Wireless Connection ...........................................................................10
Mini Access Point Mode (Peer-to-Peer) ..........................................11
Infrastructure Mode (Connecting to your Company’s Network) ......12
Chapter 3:
Installing the Drivers and Setting Up the Device .....13
Installation Process Outline .........................................................14
Step 1: Install the Drivers ............................................................15
Step 2: Connect the USB-Link™ 2 to a Vehicle ..........................24
Connect Using a USB Cable ..............................................................24
Connect Using Wi-Fi ...........................................................................25
Mini Access Point Mode ..................................................................25
Step 3: Test the Connection ........................................................29
Using the USB-Link™ 2 Explorer ................................................32
The Configuration Tab ........................................................................34
The File Menu ....................................................................................35
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The Tools Menu .................................................................................36
Ping .................................................................................................36
Options ............................................................................................37
The Help Menu ...................................................................................39
USB-Link™ 2 Wi-Fi Edition Installation and Setup Manual 1
1
Using
this Manual
Manual Overview, page 2
Conventions, page 3
This chapter provides an overview of this manual’s organization and the conventions
used throughout.
NOTE:
iScreen shots used throughout this manual are for illustrative purposes only. All data
shown is fictitious in nature.
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Chapter 1• Using this Manual
Manual Overview
This manual provides basic and detailed information to support you during instal-
lation and setup of the USB-Link™ 2 Wi-Fi Edition.
This manual is composed of the following sections:
•Table of Contents—helps you to find the information you are looking for
quickly and easily.
•Chapter 1: Using this Manual—provides an overview of this manual.
• Chapter 2: Introducing the USB-Link™ 2 Wi-Fi Edition—introduces the
USB-Link™ 2 Wi-Fi Edition, and provides details regarding the commu-
nication modes available to you to interface with your PC
•Chapter 3: Installing the Drivers and Setting Up the Device—provides in-
structions for installing NEXIQ™ drivers and utilities, connecting the
USB-Link™ 2 to a vehicle, connecting to a wireless network, andtesting
the connection. It also provides information on using the USB-Link™ 2
Explorer.
Each chapter begins with an “at-a-glance” list of the chapter contents, along with
corresponding page numbers.
- Conventions
USB-Link™ 2 Wi-Fi Edition Installation and Setup Manual 3
Conventions
This section provides descriptions of the conventions used throughout this guide.
Special Messages
Note
NOTE provides an explanation, comment, or tip related to the subject matter that
is being discussed.
Example:
NOTE:
iRefer to the page number provided for each described component for fur-
ther details.
Important
IMPORTANT indicates a situation which, if not avoided, may result in damage to
the test equipment or vehicle.
Example:
IMPORTANT:
äAll RP1210 adapters must be disconnected before proceeding with
installation.
Caution
CAUTION indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, may
result in moderate or minor injury to the operator or to bystanders.
Example:
CAUTION:
äDo not use the unit to perform tests on household or industrial sources.
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Chapter 1• Using this Manual
Warning
WARNING indicates a potentiallyhazardous situation which, if not avoided, could
result in death or serious injury to the operator or bystanders.
Example:
WARNING:
äKeep all cables clear of moving or hot engine parts.
Troubleshooting
Information intended to help you to address or anticipate potential issues are pre-
sented in the following manner:
IfNEXIQWVL2driversareinstalled,theWVL2ExplorerUtilitymust
be exited before proceeding with installation.
Specialized Text
The following specially formatted text is used to help you to differentiate certain
elements discussed within this manual:
•Emphasis: Used to draw your attention to particularly important
information.
•FEATURE:Used to highlight the name of a specific feature.
Example: “Click on the Finishbutton to continue.”
•Field/Line: Used to highlight the name of a field or a line of text from a
display.
Example: “A check mark is placed in the check box next to the Total
Fuel Used parameter.”
• Menu Items: Used to highlight a series of menu selections.
Example: “From the Start menu, select Programs NEXIQ Device
Tester Device Tester.”
• Screen titles: Used to highlight the title of a screen displayed.
Example: “The Installation Complete screen is displayed.”
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2
Introducing the
USB-Link™ 2
Wi-Fi Edition
Component Checklist, page 6
Product Specifications, page 7
System Requirements, page 8
Device Features, page 9
The Reset Button, page 10
Communication Options, page 11
Wired Connection, page 11
Wireless Connection, page 12
Mini Access Point Mode (Peer-to-Peer), page 13
Infrastructure Mode (Connecting to your Company’s Network), page 14
The USB-Link™ 2 is a hardware device that enables service bay personal computers
(i.e., PCs and/or laptops) to retrieve vehicle information using either Wi-Fi technology or a
more traditional cable connection. Once configured, the USB-Link™ 2 interfaces with your
PC, enabling you to use specific PC applications to perform vehicle diagnostics.
This chapter introduces the USB-Link™ 2 and provides details regarding the
communication modes available to you to interface with your PC.
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Chapter 2• Introducing the USB-Link™ 2 Wi-Fi Edition
Component Checklist
Thefollowing componentsareincluded with yourUSB-Link™2. Be sure youhave
all of the following items before using the device:
USB-Link™ 2 Vehicle Communication Interface (VCI)
Automotive A to Mini-B USB Cable
6- and 9-pin “Y” Deutsch Adapter
Carrying Case
USB-Link™ 2 Quick Start Guide
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