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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 1 | Getting Started

Getting Started additional wireless access

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

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An install of one of these files is computers, routers, network

required during the configuration printers, etc.
process of your router installation.
There are two methods by which
Follow these steps: every device on a network
receives its IP address:
1. Please visit the software
download section of http:// Dynamic IP addressing (DHCP) is
www.boschdiagnostics.com the most common. A single device
on the network (usually a router)
2. Select NETGEAR Router from
the menu assigns IP addresses to each new
device that is detected on the
3. Download the NETGER
network. This device is called a
configuration files applicable to
DHCP Server.
your router version
Static IP networks do not use
4. Save these files to your PC
a DHCP server, all IP addresses
(Desktop or My Documents)
are manually assigned at each
Later, during installation, you will device by a network administrator.
be prompted to browse to these Because we can not predict
files and select the appropriate the specific IP address range
configuration file for your router. assigned, the configurations
outlined in this guide require
Step A - Pre-qualifying your additional steps for networks
existing setup using Static IP addressing.

The first and most important The M-VCI will still function on
criteria is: these networks, but the set
up must be a manual process
Is your network using Dynamic that is specific to your network
IP addressing, or Static IP configuration.
addresses?
The first step in this process will
IP Address: An IP address is determine if your network uses
a device’s electronic “street Static or Dynamic IP addressing.
address” on a network. Every Refer to Appendix A for additional
device on a network must have information.
an IP address, this includes

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Step B – Identifying your IP Step C – At the MS-DOS

Address Type Prompt – Check DHCP
Start with a computer that is 1. Type: “ipconfig /all” (without
currently running on your existing quotes) into the command
network. To determine if your window
computer network is using Static
2. Compare output to the
or Dynamic IP’s:
examples below
1. Click: The Windows 3. Output must include the line
Start Button “DHCP Enabled… Yes”
2. Click: Run 4. Also verify that “DHCP Server”
is present

The actual numbers for the IP

addresses are irrelevant

1. 2.

3. Enter: “cmd” into the Run

window (without quotes)

4. Click: OK

If your output matches the output

above then you may continue this
guide.

If DHCP Enabled = No, then

additional steps must be taken
3. 4.
to configure the M-VCI. (See
Appendix A – Static Network
Important: Before proceeding
Reference Guide)
with this step, be sure your PC
is connected to your network or
to your modem. If you are using Step D – Choosing your
a wireless or stand alone PC, Setup type and Special
connect the new NETGEAR Router Instructions
to your PC LAN port with the
provided Ethernet cable.

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follow the one pertaining to your

setup type.

The Type III has no internet

connection but uses the
NETGEAR Router to enhance
Type I (Current setup w/router.
M-VCI to PC wireless
Existing router as DHCP server)
communication.

Example – Final Setup

Configuration for Type I

Type II (Current setup w/DSL or

cable modem and no router. The
ISP is the DHCP server)

This shows the new NETGEAR

pre-configured router installed
into a network (Setup Type I) with
Type III (No internet connection) a pre-existing wireless router. No
network changes need to be made
If your setup looks most like Type
to existing routers or computers.
I - Follow Instructions & “Special
Do not perform this final set up
Instructions for Type I”
until directed to do so. You need
If your setup looks most like Type to configure your new NETGEAR
II - Follow Instructions & “Special Router first.
Instructions for Type II”

If your setup looks most like Type Example – Final Setup

III - Follow Instructions & “Special Configurations for Types II
Instructions for Type III” & III

The M-VCI – NETGEAR Router

install procedure is similar
for all types. When a “Special
Instruction” is called out, please

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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.

ff Reboot the computer

(to renew the IP address)

ff Open your web browser

ff Enter http://192.168.1.1 into

your browser address bar and
This shows the NETGEAR pre- press <Enter>
configured router installed as a
stand-alone device (Setup Type III)
without internet.

Installation Steps ff Enter User Name and Password

–– User Name: admin

Step 1 - NETGEAR Router –– Password: password
configuration (For: Types I,
II & III) (Getting Started)
ff Connect the NETGEAR router
to AC power

ff Disable the wireless card on

your computer

ff Disconnect all wired network

connections

ff Connect the router to the

computer LAN port
Note: The router does not need
internet connection at this time.

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Step 1 - NETGEAR Router ff Click: Backup Settings

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”

ff Uncheck: Do Not Display This

Message Again

ff Click: Close Window

Step 1 - NETGEAR Router

Configuration (For: Types I,
II & III) (Restore Settings)
ff Click: Browse

ff Check: No to Setup Wizard

ff Click: Next
ff Select 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.

ff Click: Restore
Step 1 - NETGEAR Router ff Wait for the progress bar to
Configuration (For: Types I, indicate completion of the
II & III) (Router Navigation) restoration.

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ff Done!

At this point, the router will reboot

and you will lose communication,
this is normal. Disconnect the Not used
computer from the NETGEAR
Router at this time.

For additional wired To existing

Step 2 - Connecting Your devices (if needed) router port
Wired Devices “Special
Instruction for Type I” This shows a typical connection to
ff Using an Ethernet cable, an existing router.
connect one end into the LAN
port on the NETGEAR Router.

ff Connect 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. Connected

ff Provide AC power to the

NETGEAR Router

You are now finished with Step 2,

proceed to Step 3.

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Step 2 - Connecting Your Step 2 - Connecting Your

Wired Devices “Special Wired Devices “Special
Instruction for Type II” Instruction for Type II”
(Setting NETGEAR Router
Important: Use the same PC that
configuration)
was originally connected to the
modem for these steps. ff Click: Basic Settings

ff Connect the computer to the

LAN port of the NETGEAR
Router

ff Reboot the computer (to

renew the NETGEAR Smart
Wizard IP Address)

ff Open your Web Browser

ff Enter http://192.168.10.1 into

your browser address bar and
Press: <Enter>

ff Enter User ID and Password

–– User ID: admin Step 2 - Connecting Your

Wired Devices “Special
–– Password: Bosch_VCI_AP
Instruction for Type II”
–– Click: OK (Setting NETGEAR router
MAC Address)
ff Click: Use Computer MAC
address

ff Click: Apply

ff Wait for the router to apply

settings

Caution! Do not connect the

router to the cable/DSLmodem at
this time.

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Step 2 - Connecting Your

Wired Devices “Special
Instruction for Type III”
Connect wired computer(s) to the
router (if needed).

Not used

Step 2 - Connecting Your

Wired Devices “Special
Instruction for Type II” Additional wired Wired output
devices to PC(s)
(Setting NETGEAR Router
Internet Port to the Cable/
DSL Modem)
Step 3 - Connecting
Attaching the NETGEAR Router to Wireless PC’s (if required)
the cable/DSL modem. “Special Instruction for
Types I, II & III”
ff Open the Wireless Network
Manager for the PC that will
be interfacing with the new
NETGEAR Router.
“Internet Port” ff Search for wireless networks
(Input from
the Cable/DSL –– SSID = Bosch_VCI_AP
Modem)
ff Configure Encryption
Additional wired Wired connection
–– WPA Personal TKIP
devices to PC (If required)
–– Passphrase = Bosch_
You are now finished with Step 2, VCI_800-321-4889
proceed to Step 3.

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Note: This is a typical screen

shot, however, your actual screen
may be different depending on
Step 4 – Setting up your
your brand of PC. Not all PC’s
M-VCI (Applies to Types
require the confirmation of the
I, II & III) (Verify USB
network key. Refer to Appendix B
Connectivity)
for additional information. Refer to
Appendix D when using multiple ff Verify M-VCI shows up in M-VCI
NETGEAR Routers. connection window

ff Click: VCI Manager

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 ff Click on the image of the M-VCI
your PC prior to proceeding to the
ff Click: Connect
following steps.

ff Connect M-VCI to the AC power

ff Connect M-VCI to the computer

via USB

ff Open Shop Foreman Pro

ff Click: M-VCI icon at the top of

the screen

ff Click: VCI Setup

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Note: The S/N shown should agree ff Click: Enable Wired Ethernet
with the S/N on the label of the Interface
M-VCI unit.
Note: If your network utilizes
Static IP addresses, do not enable
Step 4 – Setting up your Wired Interface with Static IP.
M-VCI (Applies to Types I,
II & III) (Clearing Existing
Network Settings)
ff Click: Network Setup Tab

ff Click: Clear Network Settings

Note: This will allow M-VCI to
be connected to any network
Ethernet port if there is limited or
ff Click: OK no wireless coverage.

Step 4 – Setting up your

M-VCI (Applies to Types I, II
& III) (Configuring Wireless
Connection Settings)
While in Network Setup:

ff Click: Wireless (802.11) tab

ff Wait for the “Configuration ff Click: Enable Wireless Interface
Complete” Message
ff Click: Access Point button

Step 4 – Setting up your

M-VCI (Applies to Types I,
II & III) (Configuring Wired
Ethernet Settings)
While in Network Setup:

ff Click: Wired Ethernet Tab

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Note: If your network utilizes –– WPA – Personal

Static IP addresses, see –– TKIP
Appendix A. ff Enter: security password
–– Bosch_VCI_800-321-4889
(include underscores)
Step 4 – Setting up your
ff Click: Next
M-VCI (Applies to Types
I, II & III) (Setting the
Wireless SSID)
ff Click: Refresh
ff Select: Available Network
–– Bosch_VCI_AP
(include underscores)

ff Click: Configure
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)
Option: You can manually enter SSID ff Verify Your Settings
Bosch_VCI_AP into the text box. ff Click: Yes, Select OK
ff Wait for the “Configuration
Complete” Message

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)
ff Verify: Network Authentication

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Step 4 – Setting up your –– Click the red “X” in the

M-VCI (Applies to Types upper right corner
I, II & III) (Verifying your
Wireless Strength)
Search for “Signal Quality” below.

Step 4 – Setting up your

M-VCI (Applies to Types I,
II & III) (Final step before
After configuration, confirm signal starting)
quality.
From “Mastertech VCI Setup”:

ff Select: Wireless VCI

Step 4 – Setting up your
M-VCI (Applies to Types I,
II & III) (Confirming your IP
Address)
ff Click: Apply
Return to VCI Manager.
ff Unplug the USB cable from the
ff Click: Properties Tab M-VCI

ff Verify the IP address in the

status bar
ff Confirm Wireless SSID

ff Confirm Wireless IP

ff If IP says “Not Set”, click

Refresh ff Ready to Use
ff Close the VCI Manager

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Appendix A Appendix B

Static Network Reference Wireless Troubleshooting

Guide Guide
If your shop network utilizes Static Wireless performance can be
IP addresses: affected by many factors:

ff An unused IP address must be ff Physical obstructions to the

manually entered for the M-VCI signal (walls)

–– Subnet mask must match ff Distance from the wireless

the network access point

ff Utility such as Look@Lan may ff Interference from external

be used to “Map” the network, sources
visit this site if needed:
–– Other radios or wireless
–– www.lookatlan.com networks

–– Or, contact your network IT –– Microwave ovens

specialist for assistance
–– Wireless congestion (too
ff Do not set Static IP address many networks utilizing the
on both wired and wireless same channel)
interfaces of the M-VCI Ensure that the wireless router is
Select “Use the following in a centralized location.
address” to manually enter a valid
Position the wireless router as
IP address and subnet mask.
high as possible in your shop to
assure optimum signal radiation.

If you are experiencing connection

issues:

ff Verify the M-VCI functions

correctly using a USB cable

ff If 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 Router IP address (after initial

to your system configuration. configuration)

ff Verify that you are using ff Type I

the most current release of
–– IP: 194.194.194.1
Shop Foreman Pro and M-VCI
software. –– Subnet Mask:
255.255.255.252
ff Verify firewall and security
settings on the computer ff Type II & III

ff Verify the Bosch Router –– IP: 192.168.10.1

Wireless Network is set to the –– Subnet Mask: 255.255.255.0
–– highest priority Router login information (after
–– “Automatically” connect initial configuration):

ff Verify all other wireless ff User Name: admin

networks are set to “Manually”
ff Password: Bosch_VCI_AP
connect and lower priority
than the Bosch Router Wireless If necessary employ the following
Network to reset the router to factory
settings:
ff Power-cycle the wireless
router and M-VCI ff With power applied to router,
–– This will force the router to hold down the Reset button
check for “open” channels on the back of the unit for 30
seconds.
ff Utilities such as NetStumbler
can assist in checking wireless
signal issues. NetStumbler Appendix D
can be found at: http://www.
netstumbler.com/downloads/
Using Multiple NETGEAR
routers.
Appendix C It is possible to use multiple
NETGEAR routers together in
Router Information a single installation. In most
installations, a single NETGEAR
These are your NETGEAR Router
router is sufficient for handling
settings when finished with
the communications between
installation:

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a number of M-VCIs and PCs. configuration of multiple access

However, there are situations, points. The PC can be moved from
such as a large repair facility, access point to access point by
where the use of multiple selecting the appropriate access
NETGEAR routers will improve point prior to connection to the
wireless network performance. M-VCI. Please consult the wireless
software documentation that
One recommended configuration
comes with your PC.
for deploying multiple NETGEAR
routers is to configure a single When all of the NETGEAR access
NETGEAR router as Type III, and points in the wireless network
the remaining NETGEAR routers have the same SSID, the M-VCI
as Type I. Another recommended will typically communicate with
configuration is to configure all the first NETGEAR access point it
NETGEAR routers as Type I to be encounters. Thus, the M-VCI can
used with an existing wireless be moved around in the repair
router. Each NETGEAR router facility, but there is no guarantee
is configured separately as that it will always communicate
described in the main body of this with the same access point. This
document. In either recommended may result in some access points
configuration, the routers are handling more wireless traffic
connected together via LAN ports than others. To force a particular
(using Ethernet cables). The M-VCI to always communicate
routers may be “daisy-chained”, with a particular access point,
or connected “hub-and-spoke”. the SSID for the access point
In this way, a single DHCP server must be altered. This is done
is used for the entire wireless through the NETGEAR router
network. configuration utility (see Appendix
C and NETGEAR documentation).
Other configurations using
After altering the SSID of an
multiple NETGEAR routers are
access point, you must change
possible, but these may require
the wireless SSID in the M-VCI to
additional configuration of the
match the access point (see Step
individual NETGEAR routers.
4 – Setting the Wireless SSID),
Please consult Appendix C and the
and in any PC using the access
NETGEAR router documentation.
point.
Most PC wireless interface
software supports the
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