Ford VCM3 User Manual

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2020-03-06
| Ford Motor Company
Operation | VCM3 | 13 en
You use the following procedure to configure
your VCM3 for a wirelss connection in your
network environment. Contact your IT
administrator before starting setup.
1. Double-click the VCI Manager Launcher icon
on your desktop to start the “VCI Manager
Launcher” software, then select the VCM3 by
clicking the box next to that item, and press
“OK” to launch the “VCI Manager” software.
2. Plug the VCM3intoanexternal12Vpower
source.
3. Plug the USB connecting cable into the
computer and VCM3 and allow VCM3 to
boot completely.
4. Connect to your VCM3 in the VCI Manager
software.
5. Select the "Network Setup" tab.
6. In the "Wireless (802.11)" tab, select the
option "Activate wireless interface"
• The "IP address conguration"inputeld
beocmes active.
7. Select the option "Automatic assignment
of IP address" if your network assigns IP
addresses automatically.
i If your network uses fixed IP addresses, your
IT administrator will assign the IP address
and subnet mask.
8. Select <Access Point >>.
9. Assign network name:
$ If the network uses a hidden SSID or is
not within range, the network name can
be enter via the option "Enter network
name (SSID)" .
$ If the network is within range, the network
can be selected via the option "Select
from list of available networks". Press
<Aktualisieren> (Update) to have the VCM3
search for available WLAN signals.
10. After the network name has been entered,
continue with <Configure>.
11. Enter the security settings for the network
and select <Next>.
12. Select <Yes> to configure the VCM3 again, or
<No> to cancel the procedure.
13. Select the "Settings" tab and check that the
VCM3 was configured correctly.
i By disconnecting the USB connection,
you can check whether configuration was
successful.
14. Back up the settings for future changes.
5.4.3 Setting to factory default
Setting the VCM3 to Factory Default restores
the Point-to-Point communication settings to
the point it had when it left the factory. Any
software upgrades that have been installed
to VCM3 are still installed. When the reset is
finished, the VCI Manager software displays the
"VCI Explorer" tab. All wireless access point
configurations will be lost.
1. Double-click the VCI Manager Launcher icon
on your desktop to start the “VCI Manager
Launcher” software, then select the VCM3
by clicking the box next to that item, and
press “OK” to launch the “VCI Manager”
software.
2. Plug the VCM3intoanexternal12Vpower
source.
3. Plug the USB connecting cable into the
computer and VCM3 and allow VCM3 to
boot completely.
4. Connect to your VCM3 in the VCI Manager
software.
5. Select the "Network Setup" tab.
6. Click <Set Factory Default>.
" VCM3 is set to Factory Default.

Ford VCM3 Specifications

General

Brand	Ford
Model	VCM3
Category	Automobile Accessories
Language	English