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So I was using the Hex-Net to try to access ATF temps and noticed that of course the 99 Eurovan doesn't support the ADV meas values.
Then I re-read the FAQs again and found this:
http://www.ross-tech.com/vcds-mobile/faq_7.html
So I have been able to successfully use the HEX-NET in AP mode and infrastructure mode (or rather I was able to add and it seems connect to both my regular wifi and my mobile hotspot). I also used it as a traditional wired unit with Beta 14.2.0.
However here is my question, how can I do the manual updates, I know where it is in the menu, but if I am hooked up to the HEX-NET through VCDS mobile it is communicating over wifi with whatever device I am using it with, NOT with the internet, right? If I connect it to VCDS BETA 14 over the cable I am checking for software updates for the PC not the HEX-NET.
While playing around with it I did once get a "update available" notification and when I clicked to download it, it just stopped and couldn't complete it due to no internet connection.
One other thing I was not able to achieve is the " To use it wirelessly, make sure that your PC and the HEX-NET are both connected to the same WiFi network and then select the new "NET" port on the Options screen in VCDS." (6.8 How do I get the classic Windows-based VCDS program working with the HEX-NET?), I tried both with my WIFI and my mobile hotspot (thinking maybe my wifi wasn't strong enough but the cars).
I am sure I am missing something and I am sure I will be called stupid but hey if I don't ask I will remain stupid
Then I re-read the FAQs again and found this:
http://www.ross-tech.com/vcds-mobile/faq_7.html
.7.x Why won't VCDS-Mobile won't me show fault code text or measuring values?
On control modules that use the latest UDS/ODX protocol, it's not possible to interpret fault codes or show any meaningful measuring value data without a 'data dictionary' file specific to the control module in question. VCDS-Mobile will get download these from the Cloud server on an as-needed basis. Once it has downloaded the data for a specific module, that data will be cached (stored on-board) and will remain available even when VCDS-Mobile does not have a connection to the Cloud server. The best way to ensure that VCDS-Mobile has the data available for the control modules in your car(s) is to do a complete Auto-Scan on any car(s) that you will be using VCDS-Mobile on, then manually check for updates
So I have been able to successfully use the HEX-NET in AP mode and infrastructure mode (or rather I was able to add and it seems connect to both my regular wifi and my mobile hotspot). I also used it as a traditional wired unit with Beta 14.2.0.
However here is my question, how can I do the manual updates, I know where it is in the menu, but if I am hooked up to the HEX-NET through VCDS mobile it is communicating over wifi with whatever device I am using it with, NOT with the internet, right? If I connect it to VCDS BETA 14 over the cable I am checking for software updates for the PC not the HEX-NET.
While playing around with it I did once get a "update available" notification and when I clicked to download it, it just stopped and couldn't complete it due to no internet connection.
One other thing I was not able to achieve is the " To use it wirelessly, make sure that your PC and the HEX-NET are both connected to the same WiFi network and then select the new "NET" port on the Options screen in VCDS." (6.8 How do I get the classic Windows-based VCDS program working with the HEX-NET?), I tried both with my WIFI and my mobile hotspot (thinking maybe my wifi wasn't strong enough but the cars).
I am sure I am missing something and I am sure I will be called stupid but hey if I don't ask I will remain stupid
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