Appendices | 14; Appendix A - Static Network Reference Guide; Appendix B - Wireless Troubleshooting Guide - Bosch Mastertech M-VCI Installation Manual

13 | Installation Steps | Step 4
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.
Click: Properties Tab
f
f Confirm Wireless SSID
f Confirm Wireless IP
f If IP says "Not Set", click
Refresh
Close the VCI Manager
f
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– 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
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Click: Apply
f
Unplug the USB cable from the
f
M-VCI
f Verify the IP address in the
status bar
Ready to Use
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Appendix A
Static Network Reference
Guide
If your shop network utilizes Static
IP addresses:
An unused IP address must be
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manually entered for the M-VCI
– Subnet mask must match
the network
Utility such as Look@Lan may
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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
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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.
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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
latest software. Software
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