HEX GS-911 - Using GS-911 Software on Windows and Apple Computers

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4.3 Using GS-911 software on Windows and Apple computers

The stand-alone (offline) version of the GS-911 software is designed to

run exclusively on Microsoft Windows-based platforms.

Android and Apple mobile control devices can access Service functionality

by using the GS-911 Cloud. To use the GS-911 Cloud functionality, see

Service functionality and mobile control devices.

For instructions on how to run PC-based GS-911 software on an Apple

platform (for example, by dual-booting Windows or running a virtual

machine), go to https://www.hexgs911.com/faq/why-doesnt-the-pc-app-

run-on-my-os/.

4.3.1 Using the GS-911 software for Windows

Use the GS-911 software by doing the steps that follow:

1. Launch the GS-911 software from the desktop icon, or from the

Windows Start menu.

 If you want to connect a GS-911 to the computer using

USB:

i. Connect the GS-911 to any unused USB port.

ii. Click the USB connection option (a typical example

is shown below).

 The GS-911 user interface will launch.

 If you want to connect a GS-911 USB+Wi-Fi to the

computer using Wi-Fi:

i. Power the GS-911 by connecting it to a USB port or

to the motorcycle’s diagnostic connector.

ii. Make sure the GS-911 is in Infrastructure mode as

shown in Creating an infrastructure connection

between GS-911 and a control device.

iii. Make sure the GS-911 is connected to the same

Wi-Fi network as the control device.

iv. Click the Wi-Fi connection option (a typical example

is shown below).

 The GS-911 user interface will open in a

separate window in your web browser.

v. See Connecting to a GS-911 using Wi-Fi.