USB-Link™ 2 Wi-Fi Edition Installation and Setup Manual 5
2
Introducing the
USB-Link™ 2
Wi-Fi Edition
Component Checklist, page 6
Product Specifications, page 7
System Requirements, page 8
Device Features, page 9
The Reset Button, page 10
Communication Options, page 11
Wired Connection, page 11
Wireless Connection, page 12
Mini Access Point Mode (Peer-to-Peer), page 13
Infrastructure Mode (Connecting to your Company’s Network), page 14
The USB-Link™ 2 is a hardware device that enables service bay personal computers
(i.e., PCs and/or laptops) to retrieve vehicle information using either Wi-Fi technology or a
more traditional cable connection. Once configured, the USB-Link™ 2 interfaces with your
PC, enabling you to use specific PC applications to perform vehicle diagnostics.
This chapter introduces the USB-Link™ 2 and provides details regarding the
comm
uni
cation modes available to you to interface with your PC.