NEXIQ Technologies WVL2 User guide

WVL2™
Installation and
Setup Manual

WVL2™ Installation and Setup Manual
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Part No. 1400-381 Revised 12/06/2011

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
Chapter 1:
Introducing the Wireless Vehicle Link 2 ....................1
WVL2 Components .......................................................................2
Component Checklist ...........................................................................3
Product Specifications ...................................................................4
System Requirements ...................................................................5
WVL2 Device .................................................................................6

Chapter 2:
Setting Up Wireless 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 Wired Communication .........................50

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Chapter 4:
The WVL2 Explorer ..............................................55
Overview: Using the WVL2 Explorer ...........................................56
Configuration ......................................................................................57
Firmware ............................................................................................59
The File Menu .............................................................................62
The Tools Menu ..........................................................................63
Ping ....................................................................................................63
Options ...............................................................................................65
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

WVL2™ Installation and Setup Manual 1
1
Introducing the
Wireless Vehicle Link 2

WVL2 Components, page 2

Product Specifications, page 4

System Requirements, page 5

WVL2 Device, page 6
The wireless Vehicle 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.

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WVL2 Components
The following illustration details the WVL2 components:
Figure 1.1 WVL2 Components

- WVL2 Components
WVL2™ Installation and Setup Manual 3
Component Checklist
The following components are included 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

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Product Specifications
The WVL2 is configured with the following specifications:
Feature Data
Physical Dimensions 1.25” H x 4.0” W x 6.75” 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
•ATEC1
Wireless Communication TCP/IP over 802.11 b/g
Wired Communication USB
PC Drivers TMC RP1210A compliant
TMC RP1210B compliant
J2534
Vehicle Connector DB15F

- System Requirements
WVL2™ Installation and Setup Manual 5
System Requirements
Be aware of the following system requirements:
NOTE:
iIf your PC/laptop does not have an internal wireless network card, you 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
• 1024x768screenresolutionand
a display setting of “normal” size
(96 dpi)
Operating System Windows®:
• XP (Service Pack 2/3)
• Windows 7

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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)

- WVL2 Device
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C—Data LED
Lights up yellow when the WVL2 receives data from the vehicle.
D—Wireless LED
Blinks yellow whenever the WVL2 is connected wirelessly. The LED blinks
faster for a strong connection, and slower for a weak connection.
E—Fault LED
Lights up red when a problem 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:
iFor 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 blinking at a one
second rate No SSID found
Both LEDs blinking alternately at a
one second rate. No IP address found

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2
Setting Up Wireless
Communication

Installation Process Flowchart (Wireless), page 10

Outline of Installation 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.

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Installation Process Flowchart (Wireless)
Figure 2.1 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
XPWindows 7
Connect WVL2 to
Vehicle
Connect WVL2 to
Vehicle

- Outline of Installation and Setup Process
Wireless Vehicle Link 2 Installation and Setup Manual 11
Outline of Installation and Setup Process
Step 1: Install the WVL2 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:
iFor assistance in setting up encryption, please contact Customer Support
at 1-800-639-6774.

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Step 1: Install the WVL2 Drivers and Utilities
This section provides instructions for installing the WVL2 drivers and utilities.
NOTE:
iIf you have previously installed a WVL2, you must close the WVL2
Explorer. Right-click on the WVL2 icon in your laptop’s system tray and
select “Exit WVL2 Explorer.”
To install the WVL2 drivers and utilities:
1Close any programs that are currently running, and place the WVL2 Drivers
& Utilities CD in your PC’s CD/DVD-ROM drive.
IMPORTANT:
äIf 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 you are not sure if you have a firewall installed, contact your local IT
manager prior to installing this product.

If you do not have a firewall installed, you don’t need to do anything.

- Step 1: Install the WVL2 Drivers and Utilities
Wireless Vehicle Link 2 Installation and Setup Manual 13
The WVL2 Drivers Setup Wizard Welcome screen is displayed.
WARNING:
äYou must disconnect all RP1210A adapters prior to proceeding with the
installation.
Figure 2.2 Setup Wizard Welcome Screen

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2Click Next.
3Read the information displayed on the License Agreement screen (using
the scroll bar to view the entire display).
4Click the I Agree radio button.
5Click Next.
Figure 2.3 WVL2 License Agreement

- Step 1: Install the WVL2 Drivers and Utilities
Wireless Vehicle Link 2 Installation and Setup Manual 15
The Select Installation Folder screen is displayed, indicating the location
where the drivers will be installed.
NOTE:
iIf 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.
6To accept the default location, click Next.
Figure 2.4 Select Installation Folder

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The Confirm Installation screen is displayed.
7Click Next to continue.
Figure 2.5 Confirm Installation

- Step 1: Install the WVL2 Drivers and Utilities
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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