Bosch Mastertech M-VCI User manual

Mastertech M-VCI – NETGEAR®Router
Installation Guide

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Contents
1-5 Getting Started (Read Me First)
5-13 Installation Steps
5-7 Step 1 – NETGEAR Router Configuration
7-9 Step 2 – Connecting Your Wired Devices
9-10 Step 3 – Connecting Wireless PC’s
10-13 Step 4 – Setting up your VCI Scan Tool
14-15 Appendices
14 Appendix A – Static Network Reference Guide
14-15 Appendix B – Wireless Troubleshooting Guide
15 Appendix C – Configured Router Information
15-16 Appendix D – Multi Routers Information
Please note: The Mastertech VCI is referred to as “M-VCI” within this guide.

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Getting Started
Installation Overview
These installation instructions are
designed to guide you through
the process of configuring your
Mastertech VCI (M-VCI) to a
wireless access point and an
existing internet connection. There
are three (3) possible types of
connections we are addressing
within this guide: existing router,
DSL/cable modem, and no
internet connection.
Note: If you are not using an
internet connection, you will be
setting up this router as a stand
alone device to enhance the
wireless communication between
your PC and the M-VCI scan tool.
Please follow the directions as
they pertain to a Type III (non-
internet) condition.
Although this guide is designed
to be compatible with as many
network layouts as possible, there
is a small chance that the specific
steps may not be compatible
with your specific situation. In
these cases, you should contact
your network IT specialist for
assistance.
Adding wireless capabilities
to a wired network, or adding
additional wireless access
points to networks that already
have wireless capabilities can
be accomplished with little or
no changes to your pre-existing
network settings or configuration.
The advantage of using the M-VCI
on a wireless network with
internet is that the M-VCI will have
better coverage compared to an
ad-hoc wireless connection, and
it allows simultaneous wireless
connection to the tool and
internet.
The first section of this guide will
help determine if your existing
network is compatible with the
procedures suggested within this
guide.
Please Note (applies to both
internet and non-internet users):
Shop Foreman Pro with M-VCI
Manager must be installed on your
PC prior to continuing with the
NETGEAR Router installation.
Before Getting Started (applies
to both internet and non-internet
users): The router configuration
files need to be downloaded from
the Bosch diagnostics website and
saved to your PC. Saving them in a
New Folder within My Documents
is recommended.

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An install of one of these files is
required during the configuration
process of your router installation.
Follow these steps:
1. Please visit the software
download section of http://
www.boschdiagnostics.com
2. Select NETGEAR Router from
the menu
3. Download the NETGER
configuration files applicable to
your router version
4. Save these files to your PC
(Desktop or My Documents)
Later, during installation, you will
be prompted to browse to these
files and select the appropriate
configuration file for your router.
Step A - Pre-qualifying your
existing setup
The first and most important
criteria is:
Is your network using Dynamic
IP addressing, or Static IP
addresses?
IP Address: An IP address is
a device’s electronic “street
address” on a network. Every
device on a network must have
an IP address, this includes
computers, routers, network
printers, etc.
There are two methods by which
every device on a network
receives its IP address:
Dynamic IP addressing (DHCP) is
the most common. A single device
on the network (usually a router)
assigns IP addresses to each new
device that is detected on the
network. This device is called a
DHCP Server.
Static IP networks do not use
a DHCP server, all IP addresses
are manually assigned at each
device by a network administrator.
Because we can not predict
the specific IP address range
assigned, the configurations
outlined in this guide require
additional steps for networks
using Static IP addressing.
The M-VCI will still function on
these networks, but the set
up must be a manual process
that is specific to your network
configuration.
The first step in this process will
determine if your network uses
Static or Dynamic IP addressing.
Refer to Appendix A for additional
information.

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Step B – Identifying your IP
Address Type
Start with a computer that is
currently running on your existing
network. To determine if your
computer network is using Static
or Dynamic IP’s:
1. Click: The Windows
Start Button
2. Click: Run
3.
1. 2.
Enter: “cmd” into the Run
window (without quotes)
4. Click: OK
3. 4.
Important: Before proceeding
with this step, be sure your PC
is connected to your network or
to your modem. If you are using
a wireless or stand alone PC,
connect the new NETGEAR Router
to your PC LAN port with the
provided Ethernet cable.
Step C – At the MS-DOS
Prompt – Check DHCP
1. Type: “ipconfig /all” (without
quotes) into the command
window
2. Compare output to the
examples below
3. Output must include the line
“DHCP Enabled… Yes”
4. Also verify that “DHCP Server”
is present
The actual numbers for the IP
addresses are irrelevant
If your output matches the output
above then you may continue this
guide.
If DHCP Enabled = No, then
additional steps must be taken
to configure the M-VCI. (See
Appendix A – Static Network
Reference Guide)
Step D – Choosing your
Setup type and Special
Instructions

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Type I (Current setup w/router.
Existing router as DHCP server)
Type II (Current setup w/DSL or
cable modem and no router. The
ISP is the DHCP server)
Type III (No internet connection)
If your setup looks most like Type
I - Follow Instructions & “Special
Instructions for Type I”
If your setup looks most like Type
II - Follow Instructions & “Special
Instructions for Type II”
If your setup looks most like Type
III - Follow Instructions & “Special
Instructions for Type III”
The M-VCI – NETGEAR Router
install procedure is similar
for all types. When a “Special
Instruction” is called out, please
follow the one pertaining to your
setup type.
The Type III has no internet
connection but uses the
NETGEAR Router to enhance
M-VCI to PC wireless
communication.
Example – Final Setup
Configuration for Type I
This shows the new NETGEAR
pre-configured router installed
into a network (Setup Type I) with
a pre-existing wireless router. No
network changes need to be made
to existing routers or computers.
Do not perform this final set up
until directed to do so. You need
to configure your new NETGEAR
Router first.
Example – Final Setup
Configurations for Types II
& III

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This shows the NETGEAR pre-
configured router installed into a
network (Setup Type II) without
any pre-existing wireless router.
No network changes are necessary
for DSL/cable modem or wired
computers.
This shows the NETGEAR pre-
configured router installed as a
stand-alone device (Setup Type III)
without internet.
Installation Steps
Step 1 - NETGEAR Router
configuration (For: Types I,
II & III) (Getting Started)
fConnect the NETGEAR router
to AC power
fDisable the wireless card on
your computer
fDisconnect all wired network
connections
fConnect the router to the
computer LAN port
fReboot the computer
(to renew the IP address)
fOpen your web browser
fEnter http://192.168.1.1 into
your browser address bar and
press <Enter>
fEnter User Name and Password
– User Name: admin
– Password: password
Note: The router does not need
internet connection at this time.

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Step 1 - NETGEAR Router
Configuration (For:
Types I, II & III) (Router
Initialization)
The first time you log into the
router it will display a greeting
screen, and a prompt For “Smart
Setup Wizard”
fUncheck: Do Not Display This
Message Again
fClick: Close Window
fCheck: No to Setup Wizard
fClick: Next
Step 1 - NETGEAR Router
Configuration (For: Types I,
II & III) (Router Navigation)
fClick: Backup Settings
Step 1 - NETGEAR Router
Configuration (For: Types I,
II & III) (Restore Settings)
fClick: Browse
fSelect the applicable
configuration file that agrees
with your NETGEAR router
version. The router version is
identified on the label on the
underside of the router.
fClick: Restore
fWait for the progress bar to
indicate completion of the
restoration.

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fDone!
At this point, the router will reboot
and you will lose communication,
this is normal. Disconnect the
computer from the NETGEAR
Router at this time.
Step 2 - Connecting Your
Wired Devices “Special
Instruction for Type I”
fUsing an Ethernet cable,
connect one end into the LAN
port on the NETGEAR Router.
fConnect the other end to one
of the following:
– A LAN port on your pre-
existing router or,
– An open network drop that
is connected to your pre-
existing network.
fProvide AC power to the
NETGEAR Router
For additional wired
devices (if needed)
To existing
router port
Not used
This shows a typical connection to
an existing router.
Connected
You are now finished with Step 2,
proceed to Step 3.

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Step 2 - Connecting Your
Wired Devices “Special
Instruction for Type II”
Important: Use the same PC that
was originally connected to the
modem for these steps.
fConnect the computer to the
LAN port of the NETGEAR
Router
fReboot the computer (to
renew the NETGEAR Smart
Wizard IP Address)
fOpen your Web Browser
fEnter http://192.168.10.1 into
your browser address bar and
Press: <Enter>
fEnter User ID and Password
– User ID: admin
– Password: Bosch_VCI_AP
– Click: OK
Caution! Do not connect the
router to the cable/DSLmodem at
this time.
Step 2 - Connecting Your
Wired Devices “Special
Instruction for Type II”
(Setting NETGEAR Router
configuration)
fClick: Basic Settings
Step 2 - Connecting Your
Wired Devices “Special
Instruction for Type II”
(Setting NETGEAR router
MAC Address)
fClick: Use Computer MAC
address
fClick: Apply
fWait for the router to apply
settings

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Step 2 - Connecting Your
Wired Devices “Special
Instruction for Type II”
(Setting NETGEAR Router
Internet Port to the Cable/
DSL Modem)
Attaching the NETGEAR Router to
the cable/DSL modem.
Additional wired
devices
Wired connection
to PC (If required)
“Internet Port”
(Input from
the Cable/DSL
Modem)
You are now finished with Step 2,
proceed to Step 3.
Step 2 - Connecting Your
Wired Devices “Special
Instruction for Type III”
Connect wired computer(s) to the
router (if needed).
Additional wired
devices
Wired output
to PC(s)
Not used
Step 3 - Connecting
Wireless PC’s (if required)
“Special Instruction for
Types I, II & III”
fOpen the Wireless Network
Manager for the PC that will
be interfacing with the new
NETGEAR Router.
fSearch for wireless networks
– SSID = Bosch_VCI_AP
fConfigure Encryption
– WPA Personal TKIP
– Passphrase = Bosch_
VCI_800-321-4889

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Note: This is a typical screen
shot, however, your actual screen
may be different depending on
your brand of PC. Not all PC’s
require the confirmation of the
network key. Refer to Appendix B
for additional information. Refer to
Appendix D when using multiple
NETGEAR Routers.
Step 4 – Setting up your
VCI (Applies to Types I, II &
III) (Starting VCI Setup)
Note: Shop Foreman Pro w/VCI
Manager must be installed on
your PC prior to proceeding to the
following steps.
fConnect M-VCI to the AC power
fConnect M-VCI to the computer
via USB
fOpen Shop Foreman Pro
fClick: M-VCI icon at the top of
the screen
fClick: VCI Setup
Step 4 – Setting up your
M-VCI (Applies to Types
I, II & III) (Verify USB
Connectivity)
fVerify M-VCI shows up in M-VCI
connection window
fClick: VCI Manager
fClick on the image of the M-VCI
fClick: Connect

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Note: The S/N shown should agree
with the S/N on the label of the
M-VCI unit.
Step 4 – Setting up your
M-VCI (Applies to Types I,
II & III) (Clearing Existing
Network Settings)
fClick: Network Setup Tab
fClick: Clear Network Settings
fClick: OK
fWait for the “Configuration
Complete” Message
Step 4 – Setting up your
M-VCI (Applies to Types I,
II & III) (Configuring Wired
Ethernet Settings)
While in Network Setup:
fClick: Wired Ethernet Tab
fClick: Enable Wired Ethernet
Interface
Note: If your network utilizes
Static IP addresses, do not enable
Wired Interface with Static IP.
Note: This will allow M-VCI to
be connected to any network
Ethernet port if there is limited or
no wireless coverage.
Step 4 – Setting up your
M-VCI (Applies to Types I, II
& III) (Configuring Wireless
Connection Settings)
While in Network Setup:
fClick: Wireless (802.11) tab
fClick: Enable Wireless Interface
fClick: Access Point button

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Note: If your network utilizes
Static IP addresses, see
Appendix A.
Step 4 – Setting up your
M-VCI (Applies to Types
I, II & III) (Setting the
Wireless SSID)
fClick: Refresh
fSelect: Available Network
– Bosch_VCI_AP
(include underscores)
fClick: Configure
Option: You can manually enter SSID
Bosch_VCI_AP into the text box.
Note: Refer to Appendix D when
dealing with a network with
multiple access points.
Step 4 – Setting up your
M-VCI (Applies to Types
I, II & III) (Setting the
Wireless Encryption)
fVerify: Network Authentication
– WPA – Personal
– TKIP
fEnter: security password
– Bosch_VCI_800-321-4889
(include underscores)
fClick: Next
Note: Double check password:
Bosch_VCI_800-321-4889
Step 4 – Setting up your
M-VCI (Applies to Types
I, II & III) (Verifying your
Settings)
fVerify Your Settings
fClick: Yes, Select OK
fWait for the “Configuration
Complete” Message

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Step 4 – Setting up your
M-VCI (Applies to Types
I, II & III) (Verifying your
Wireless Strength)
Search for “Signal Quality” below.
After configuration, confirm signal
quality.
Step 4 – Setting up your
M-VCI (Applies to Types I,
II & III) (Confirming your IP
Address)
Return to VCI Manager.
fClick: Properties Tab
fConfirm Wireless SSID
fConfirm Wireless IP
fIf IP says “Not Set”, click
Refresh
fClose the VCI Manager
– Click the red “X” in the
upper right corner
Step 4 – Setting up your
M-VCI (Applies to Types I,
II & III) (Final step before
starting)
From “Mastertech VCI Setup”:
fSelect: Wireless VCI
fClick: Apply
fUnplug the USB cable from the
M-VCI
fVerify the IP address in the
status bar
fReady to Use

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Appendix A
Static Network Reference
Guide
If your shop network utilizes Static
IP addresses:
fAn unused IP address must be
manually entered for the M-VCI
– Subnet mask must match
the network
fUtility such as Look@Lan may
be used to “Map” the network,
visit this site if needed:
– www.lookatlan.com
– Or, contact your network IT
specialist for assistance
fDo not set Static IP address
on both wired and wireless
interfaces of the M-VCI
Select “Use the following
address” to manually enter a valid
IP address and subnet mask.
Appendix B
Wireless Troubleshooting
Guide
Wireless performance can be
affected by many factors:
fPhysical obstructions to the
signal (walls)
fDistance from the wireless
access point
fInterference from external
sources
– Other radios or wireless
networks
– Microwave ovens
– Wireless congestion (too
many networks utilizing the
same channel)
Ensure that the wireless router is
in a centralized location.
Position the wireless router as
high as possible in your shop to
assure optimum signal radiation.
If you are experiencing connection
issues:
fVerify the M-VCI functions
correctly using a USB cable
fIf you suspect the “WPS”
button on the version 10 router
was pressed then reinstall the
Bosch configuration file into

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the NETGEAR router applicable
to your system configuration.
fVerify that you are using
the most current release of
Shop Foreman Pro and M-VCI
software.
fVerify firewall and security
settings on the computer
fVerify the Bosch Router
Wireless Network is set to the
– highest priority
– “Automatically” connect
fVerify all other wireless
networks are set to “Manually”
connect and lower priority
than the Bosch Router Wireless
Network
fPower-cycle the wireless
router and M-VCI
– This will force the router to
check for “open” channels
fUtilities such as NetStumbler
can assist in checking wireless
signal issues. NetStumbler
can be found at: http://www.
netstumbler.com/downloads/
Appendix C
Router Information
These are your NETGEAR Router
settings when finished with
installation:
Router IP address (after initial
configuration)
fType I
– IP: 194.194.194.1
– Subnet Mask:
255.255.255.252
fType II & III
– IP: 192.168.10.1
– Subnet Mask: 255.255.255.0
Router login information (after
initial configuration):
fUser Name: admin
fPassword: Bosch_VCI_AP
If necessary employ the following
to reset the router to factory
settings:
fWith power applied to router,
hold down the Reset button
on the back of the unit for 30
seconds.
Appendix D
Using Multiple NETGEAR
routers.
It is possible to use multiple
NETGEAR routers together in
a single installation. In most
installations, a single NETGEAR
router is sufficient for handling
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a number of M-VCIs and PCs.
However, there are situations,
such as a large repair facility,
where the use of multiple
NETGEAR routers will improve
wireless network performance.
One recommended configuration
for deploying multiple NETGEAR
routers is to configure a single
NETGEAR router as Type III, and
the remaining NETGEAR routers
as Type I. Another recommended
configuration is to configure all
NETGEAR routers as Type I to be
used with an existing wireless
router. Each NETGEAR router
is configured separately as
described in the main body of this
document. In either recommended
configuration, the routers are
connected together via LAN ports
(using Ethernet cables). The
routers may be “daisy-chained”,
or connected “hub-and-spoke”.
In this way, a single DHCP server
is used for the entire wireless
network.
Other configurations using
multiple NETGEAR routers are
possible, but these may require
additional configuration of the
individual NETGEAR routers.
Please consult Appendix C and the
NETGEAR router documentation.
Most PC wireless interface
software supports the
configuration of multiple access
points. The PC can be moved from
access point to access point by
selecting the appropriate access
point prior to connection to the
M-VCI. Please consult the wireless
software documentation that
comes with your PC.
When all of the NETGEAR access
points in the wireless network
have the same SSID, the M-VCI
will typically communicate with
the first NETGEAR access point it
encounters. Thus, the M-VCI can
be moved around in the repair
facility, but there is no guarantee
that it will always communicate
with the same access point. This
may result in some access points
handling more wireless traffic
than others. To force a particular
M-VCI to always communicate
with a particular access point,
the SSID for the access point
must be altered. This is done
through the NETGEAR router
configuration utility (see Appendix
C and NETGEAR documentation).
After altering the SSID of an
access point, you must change
the wireless SSID in the M-VCI to
match the access point (see Step
4 – Setting the Wireless SSID),
and in any PC using the access
point.

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