Setting Up Wireless Communications - Bosch MTS 6512 VCI Manual Original

5.3

Setting Up Wireless Communications

The MTS 6512 VCI is capable of communicating on your
workshop network over USB or Wireless. The Network
Setup tab in the VCI Manager software provides a num-
ber of functions used to select and configure the VCI
network connection interfaces including wireless ac-
cess and security settings.
You must be connected to the VCI via USB to access the
settings on the Network Setup tab. If you are not con-
nected via USB, the controls on the Network Setup tab
are disabled.
The MTS 6512 VCI supports two methods for wireless
communication. With the Access Point Wireless Commu-
nication method the VCI connects to your PC through an
access point in your workshop. With the Point-to-Point
Wireless Communication method the VCI connects to
your PC directly using a USB wireless adapter. Each of
these methods are described in the following sections.
5.3.1 Enabling Access Point Wireless Communication
Your VCI can be configured for Access Point Wireless
Communication. Before starting, you need to know the
following:
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An IP Address and Subnet Mask to assign to your
VCI (if your LAN does not automatically assign IP
addresses)
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Wireless communication access point SSID (network
name)
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Required network authentication is WPA—Personal,
Open, or Shared
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Required data encryption is TKIP or WEP (64-bit or
128-bit)
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Wireless security password (encryption key)
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The illustration below shows several VCIs connected to
a single laptop PC using a wireless access point.
Use the following procedure to configure your VCI for
wireless communication in your environment. Before
modifying the VCI communications interface, contact
your IT Administrator.
1. Start the VCI Manager software by clicking on the
VCI Manager icon.
2. Plug the USB cable into the PC and VCI.
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Allow the VCI to boot up completely.
3. Select and Connect to your VCI in the VCI Manager
software VCI Explorer tab.
4. Select the Network Setup tab.
5. Select the Wireless tab.
6. Select the Enable Wireless Interface check box in
the Interface Control section. Once you enable the
interface, the IP Address Configuration box and the
Apply and Cancel buttons become active.
7. Select Obtain an IP address automatically if your
LAN automatically assigns IP addresses. Otherwise
enter the assigned IP Address and Subnet mask
given to you by your IT Administrator.
8. Select Access Point to begin wireless access point
configuration.
9. Specify the network name:
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