NEXIQ Technologies USB-Link 3 Wireless - Chapter 2: Introducing the USB-Link 3

USB-Link™ 3 Installation and Setup Manual
Chapter 2:
Introducing the USB-Link
™
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Component Checklist (pg. 6)
Product Specications (pg. 7)
System Requirements (pg. 8)
Device Features (pg. 9)
Communication Options: Wired vs Wireless (pg. 12)
Wired USB Connection (pg. 12)
Wireless Bluetooth
®
Connection (pg. 13)
Wireless Wi-Fi Connection (pg. 14)
Mini Access Point Mode (Peer-to-Peer) (pg. 15)
Infrastructure Mode (Connecting to your Company’s Network) (pg. 16)
The USB-Link™ 3 is a hardware device that enables service bay technicians to use personal computers
or laptops to retrieve vehicle information using wireless Bluetooth
®
and Wi-Fi technologies, or a USB
cable connection. Once congured, the USB-Link™ 3 interfaces with specic PC applications to perform
vehicle diagnostics.
This chapter introduces the USB-Link™ 3 and provides details regarding the communication modes
available to interface with your PC. It also introduces the features of the USB-Link™ 3 (i.e., LEDs,
Pairing Button, USB port, Vehicle port).
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