Bosch Mastertech M-VCI User manual

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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 Conguration
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 – Congured 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 conguring 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 specic
steps may not be compatible
with your specic 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 conguration.
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 rst 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 .cong les
need to be downloaded from the
Bosch diagnostics website and
saved to your PC. Saving them
on your Desktop or in a New
Folder within My Documents is
recommended.
An install of one of these les is
required during the conguration
process of your router installation.
Follow these steps:
Please visit the software 1.
download section of http://
www.boschdiagnostics.com
Select NETGEAR Router from 2.
the menu
Select both les: 3. Netgear_
Cong_A.cfg and Netgear_
Cong_B.cfg
Save these les to your PC 4.
(Desktop or My Documents)
Later, during installation, you will
be prompted to browse to these
les and select the appropriate
.cong le for your router.
Step A - Pre-qualifying your
existing setup
The rst 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 specic IP address range
assigned, the congurations
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 specic to your network
conguration.
The rst 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:
Click: The Windows 1.
Start Button
Click: Run2.
1. 2.
3. Enter: “cmd” into the Run
window (without quotes)
Click: OK4.
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
Type: “ipcong/all” (without 1.
quotes) into the command
window
Compare output to the 2.
examples below
Output must include the line 3.
“DHCP Enabled… Yes”
Also verify that “DHCP Server” 4.
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 congure the M-VCI. (See
Appendix A – Static Network
Reference Guide)
Step D – Choosing your
Setup type and Special
Instructions
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
Conguration for Type I
This shows the new NETGEAR
pre-congured 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 nal set up
until directed to do so. You need
to congure your new NETGEAR
Router rst.
Example – Final Setup
Congurations for Types II
& III

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This shows the NETGEAR pre-
congured 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-
congured router installed as a
stand-alone device (Setup Type III)
without internet.
Installation Steps
Step 1 - NETGEAR Router
conguration (For: Types I,
II & III) (Getting Started)
Connect the NETGEAR router f
to AC power
Disable the wireless card on f
your computer
Disconnect all wired network f
connections
Connect the router to the f
computer LAN port
fReboot the computer
(to renew the IP address)
Open your web browser f
Enter http://192.168.1.1 into f
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.
Step 1 - NETGEAR Router
Conguration (For:
Types I, II & III) (Router
Initialization)
The rst time you log into the
router it will display a greeting
screen, and a prompt For “Smart
Setup Wizard”
Uncheck: Do Not Display This f
Message Again
Click: Close Window f
fCheck: No to Setup Wizard
Click: Next f
Step 1 - NETGEAR Router
Conguration (For: Types I,
II & III) (Router Navigation)
Click: Backup Settings f
Step 1 - NETGEAR Router
Conguration (For: Types I,
II & III) (Restore Settings)
Click: Browse f
fBrowse to:
Netgear_Cong_A.cfg (File –
for Type I) or
Netgear_Cong_B.cfg (File –
for Types II & III)
Click: Restore f
Wait for the progress bar to f
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”
Using an Ethernet cable, f
connect one end into the LAN
port on the NETGEAR Router.
Connect the other end to one f
of the following:
A LAN port on your pre- –
existing router or,
An open network drop that –
is connected to your pre-
existing network.
Provide AC power to the f
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 nished with Step 2,
proceed to Step 3.
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.
Connect the computer to the f
LAN port of the NETGEAR
Router
Reboot the computer (to f
renew the NETGEAR Smart
Wizard IP Address)
Open your Web Browser f
Enter http://192.168.10.1 into f
your browser address bar and
Press: <Enter>
Enter User ID and Password f
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
conguration)
Click: Basic Settings f
Step 2 - Connecting Your
Wired Devices “Special
Instruction for Type II”
(Setting NETGEAR router
MAC Address)
Click: Use Computer MAC f
address
Click: Apply f
Wait for the router to apply f
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 nished 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”
Open the Wireless Network f
Manager for the PC that will
be interfacing with the new
NETGEAR Router.
Search for wireless networks f
SSID = Bosch_VCI_AP –
Congure Encryption f
WPA Personal TKIP –
Passphrase = Bosch_ –
VCI_800-321-4889
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 conrmation 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.
Connect M-VCI to the AC power f
Connect M-VCI to the computer f
via USB
Open Shop Foreman Pro f
Click: M-VCI icon at the top of f
the screen
Click: VCI Setup f
Step 4 – Setting up your
M-VCI (Applies to Types
I, II & III) (Verify USB
Connectivity)
Verify M-VCI shows up in M-VCI f
connection window
Click: VCI Manager f
Click on the image of the M-VCI f
Click: Connect f

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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)
Click: Network Setup Tab f
fClick: Clear Network Settings
fClick: OK
Wait for the “Conguration f
Complete” Message
Step 4 – Setting up your
M-VCI (Applies to Types I,
II & III) (Conguring Wired
Ethernet Settings)
While in Network Setup:
Click: Wired Ethernet Tab f
Click: Enable Wired Ethernet f
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) (Conguring Wireless
Connection Settings)
While in Network Setup:
Click: Wireless (802.11) tab f
Click: Enable Wireless Interface f
Click: Access Point button f
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)
Click: Refresh f
Select: Available Network f
Bosch_VCI_AP –
(include underscores)
Click: Congure f
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)
Verify: Network Authentication f
WPA – Personal –
TKIP –
Enter: security password f
Bosch_VCI_800-321-4889 –
(include underscores)
Click: Next f
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)
Verify Your Settings f
Click: Yes, Select OK f
Wait for the “Conguration f
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 conguration, conrm signal
quality.
Step 4 – Setting up your
M-VCI (Applies to Types I,
II & III) (Conrming your IP
Address)
Return to VCI Manager.
Click: Properties Tab f
fConrm Wireless SSID
Conrm Wireless IP f
If IP says “Not Set”, click f
Refresh
Close the VCI Manager f
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”:
Select: Wireless VCI f
Click: Apply f
Unplug the USB cable from the f
M-VCI
Verify the IP address in the f
status bar
Ready to Use f
Appendix A
Static Network Reference
Guide
If your shop network utilizes Static
IP addresses:
An unused IP address must be f
manually entered for the M-VCI
Subnet mask must match –
the network
Utility such as Look@Lan may f
be used to “Map” the network,
visit this site if needed:
www.lookatlan.com –
Or, contact your network IT –
specialist for assistance
Do not set Static IP address f
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:
Physical obstructions to the f
signal (walls)
Distance from the wireless f
access point
Interference from external f
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:
Verify the M-VCI functions f
correctly using a USB cable
Verify that you are using the f
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updates can be found at:
www.boschdiagnostics.com
Verify rewall and security f
settings on the computer
Power-cycle the wireless f
router and M-VCI
This will force the router to –
check for “open” channels
Utilities such as NetStumbler f
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 nished with
installation:
Router IP address (after initial
conguration)
Type I f
IP: 194.194.194.1 –
Subnet Mask: –
255.255.255.252
Type II & III f
IP: 192.168.10.1 –
Subnet Mask: 255.255.255.0 –
Router login information (after
initial conguration):
User Name: fadmin
Password: fBosch_VCI_AP
If necessary employ the following
to reset the router to factory
settings:
With power applied to router, f
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 sufcient for handling
the communications between
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 conguration
for deploying multiple NETGEAR
routers is to congure a single
NETGEAR router as Type III, and
the remaining NETGEAR routers
as Type I. Another recommended
conguration is to congure all
NETGEAR routers as Type I to be
used with an existing wireless
router. Each NETGEAR router
is congured separately as
described in the main body of this
document. In either recommended
conguration, 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 congurations using
multiple NETGEAR routers are
possible, but these may require
additional conguration of the
individual NETGEAR routers.
Please consult Appendix C and the
NETGEAR router documentation.
Most PC wireless interface
software supports the
conguration 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 rst 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 trafc
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
conguration 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.